[TheForge] Tools

[SCHLESINGER, JONATHAN]

It is my understanding that the pieces were made in China and shipped to
Dewitt, NE for final assembly before the Dewitt factory closed for good.
The Dewitt workers had a nickname for the tools that were made with Chinese
pieces.  It rhymes with Vice Grip.  I'll let you figure it out.

Dollar Tree sells locking pliers known as *Vice* Grips. Yep, you read that
correctly. They work pretty well on material, but are even better for
wresting wicked things.



On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 11:14 AM Bruce . <freemab222 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ron,
> I agree completely.  But watch out.  New Vise Grips are made in China, I
> understand.  I don't know whether the quality will remain as was.
> Bruce
> NJ
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 10:41 AM Ron Childers <ron at munlaw.net> wrote:
>
> > Older brand name tools bought at estate, flea market or garage sales are
> > much better than Harbor Freight. The long reach HF needle nose are junk
> as
> > are their imitation vice grips. Broke several and kicking 80 I don't have
> > the strength I had 50 years ago. Real Vise Grips with just a broken
> spring
> > for $1 will last a long time.
> > Merry Christmas,
> > ron
> >
> >
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