What can I use instead of Mole grips?

What can I use instead of Mole grips?

Mole grips/locking pliers are designed for general use in a number of situations, so instead of using them you could try using a different tool such as ordinary pliers or scissors. As an example, you could use scissors to take hold of an object, instead of using Mole grips/locking pliers.

Why are Mole grips so called?

In the 1950s Thomas Coughtrie patented his own version of the locking pliers and called them ‘Mole grips’. The name stuck and the tool became extremely popular with mechanics and engineers across the UK.

How wide do Mole grips open?

Needle nose (long nose) Mole grips Most have a jaw capacity of up to 70mm (2.75 inches).

What does a vice grip look like?

Common vice grips look like a heavy-duty set of pliers. Sometimes called mole grips, or locking pliers; a set of different sizes and types of this tool is a valuable addition to anyone’s toolbox.

How does a mole grip work?

Mole grips/locking pliers use levers (the handles) and multiple pivot points to expand and contract the jaws in direct proportion to the amount of force applied to the handles. This means that they are able to mechanically multiply the force applied to the lever by as much as tenfold.

What are mole grips used for?

Mole grips/locking pliers can be used to remove screws, nuts and bolts. They can also be used as a clamp to hold objects. Mole grips/locking pliers provide the user with extra pulling power when they grip and firmly hold on to an object.

Where are Mole grips made?

NEWPORT – THE HOME OF THE MOLE WRENCH Mole and Son produced their own version (the Mole Grip) originally in Birmingham based on the existing American Vise Grip.

What do you use mole grips for?

When should you use a vice grip?

What Are Vice Grips Used For? Vice grips are used for just about anything you can think of. For house projects they can be used to temporarily hold a long straight edge on plywood so you can mark a line. They can also be used to remove stripped bolt heads if they are not too tight.

Where are mole grips made?

What does Mole grips look like?

Mole grips are metal pliers that can be locked into place. They are usually made of hardened steel. The upper jaw and handle which is fixed while the lower handle and jaw is adjustable. Many designs feature a trigger release to unlock the jaws.