{"product_id":"vintage-vise-grip-locking-pliers-petersen-usa","title":"Vintage Vise-Grip Locking Pliers – Petersen USA","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e : This vintage pair of locking pliers is a classic American-made workshop tool designed for gripping, clamping, and holding materials securely during mechanical, welding, and repair tasks. Marked “PETERSEN U.S.A.” on the jaw, the tool features the familiar locking mechanism with an adjustable tension screw and release lever. The steel construction shows honest wear, light oxidation, and signs of long-term shop use while retaining its functional industrial character. A durable and collectible example of one of the most influential hand tool designs of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eEra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMid-20th Century (circa 1940s–1970s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIndustrial Utility Tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTechnique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nForged Steel Construction with Riveted Locking Mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eTools Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDrop forging presses, machining equipment, grinding wheels, heat-treating furnaces, riveting machinery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe original Vise-Grip locking pliers were invented by William Petersen and became a staple in American garages, machine shops, and construction trades. Their self-locking design revolutionized gripping tools and remains widely used today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPetersen Manufacturing Co., DeWitt, Nebraska, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n9\" W x 2 ¾\" T x ¾\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n1.1 lb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cb\u003eSuggested Shipping Package Dimension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n12\" x 5\" x 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number\u003c\/b\u003e : P16981\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Category \u003c\/b\u003e : Handtools\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Brand \u003c\/b\u003e : Petersen Manufacturing Co., DeWitt, Nebraska, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n        ","brand":"Petersen Manufacturing Co., DeWitt, Nebraska, USA","offers":[{"title":"Used \/ 9\" W x 2 ¾\" T x ¾\" D \/ Metal","offer_id":44248234361012,"sku":"C1079P16981-V1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9512\/4916\/files\/1781707416-40.jpeg?v=1781722791","url":"https:\/\/www.rbxhub.com\/products\/vintage-vise-grip-locking-pliers-petersen-usa","provider":"Rebuilders Xchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}