Vintage Vise-Grip Sheet Metal Welding Clamp No. 8R

Description : This vintage Vise-Grip No. 8R locking clamp is designed for holding and aligning sheet metal, panels, and fabrication work. Manufactured in DeWitt, Nebraska, USA, this tool features the classic locking mechanism that made Vise-Grip a staple in automotive, welding, and metalworking shops. The wide-angle jaws provide a stable grip on flat materials, making it useful for clamping edges, holding panels during welding, or securing materials during fabrication and repair work. The tool shows light wear from use but remains a durable example of American-made workshop equipment.

Era
Mid to Late 20th Century (circa 1960s–1980s)

Style
Industrial Workshop Tool

Technique
Cast and Stamped Steel Construction with Locking Lever Mechanism

Tools Used
Metal casting equipment, stamping presses, machining tools, assembly fixtures, heat-treating equipment

History
The original Vise-Grip locking pliers were invented by William Petersen in Nebraska during the 1920s. Specialized models such as the 8R sheet metal clamp became widely used in automotive body repair, welding, and industrial fabrication shops throughout North America.

Manufacturer / Maker
Vise-Grip, DeWitt, Nebraska, USA

Measurements
8" L x 1 ¾" W x 3 ⅛" H

Suggested Weight
1.8 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
10" x 6" x 4"

Item Number : P16954

Category : Handtools

Brand : Vise-Grip, DeWitt, Nebraska, USA