Video:How and When to Use a Vise Grip

Transcript:How and When to Use a Vise Grip

Hi! Steve Crider here for About.com Home and Garden. I'm a big believer in multi-purpose tools. The vise grip is one of my favorites and here's why.

How to Work a Vise Grip

To use the vise grips adjust the jaw width with the knob on the back. Then clamp with the lever. And to release, simply pull the trigger.

Ways to Use a Vise Grip

You can use your vise grips to securely fasten onto pipe or tubing. Unstick a stubborn nut. Or back out that stripped screw. The vise grip is an adjustable set of locking pliers that should be in everyone's tool kit.

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