{"product_id":"irwin-vise-grip-7r-straight-jaw-locking-pliers-178mm","title":"Irwin Vise-Grip 7R Straight Jaw Locking Pliers, 178mm (7in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrwin Vise-Grip 7R Straight Jaw Locking Pliers, 178mm (7in)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the original idea, and the size most people mean when they say \"pass me the Vise-Grips\". The \u003cstrong\u003e7in straight jaw\u003c\/strong\u003e is the general purpose one — the pair that lives in the drawer for thirty years and gets used for everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003estraight serrated jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e give \u003cstrong\u003emaximum strength and gripping capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they \u003cstrong\u003eadjust to various sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e up to a \u003cstrong\u003e38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e opening. The \u003cstrong\u003eadjusting screw\u003c\/strong\u003e tightens to \u003cstrong\u003edraw materials closer together\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the tool clamps as well as grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003equick-release lever\u003c\/strong\u003e is the part that matters in use — flick it and the jaws let go in a controlled way, instead of you wrestling the handles apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral purpose locking pliers — grips and clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight serrated jaws for maximum gripping strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts to various sizes, up to a 38mm opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting screw draws materials closer together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e178mm (7in) overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irwin Vise-Grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight jaw locking pliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 178mm (7in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaw Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight, serrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-release lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e T0302EL4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.370kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGripping a rounded-off nut or bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamping two parts together while you work on them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding work steady for welding or drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing as a temporary handle on anything that has lost one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe general purpose pair every toolbox should have\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our DIY \u0026amp; Hardware Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore hand tools and hardware from our Loughrea store:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/irwin-vise-grip-6lnc-long-nose-locking-pliers-150mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIrwin Vise-Grip 6LNC Long Nose Locking Pliers, 150mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/irwin-vise-grip-9lnc-long-nose-locking-pliers-225mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIrwin Vise-Grip 9LNC Long Nose Locking Pliers, 225mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/diy-hand-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY Hand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/general-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral DIY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/d-i-y-products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD.I.Y. Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/hardware-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eStraight jaw or curved jaw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight jaws grip flat work best and give the most contact. Curved jaws suit round work like pipe and bar. This is the straight jaw pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow wide do the jaws open?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan I use it as a clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — tightening the adjusting screw pulls the material together, which is exactly what you want when holding two parts for welding or drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes this one have a wire cutter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 7R is the plain straight jaw model. The long nose versions have a cutter built into the jaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Brand_Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39428606623788,"sku":"3400636","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/products\/0038548003016_122a1c8b-3dc7-4d2c-b013-24eb4ad8884e.jpg?v=1624529901","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/products\/irwin-vise-grip-7r-straight-jaw-locking-pliers-178mm","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}