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frontpage Posted by fewlio • Oct 13, 2023
frontpage Posted by fewlio • Oct 13, 2023

Select Malco Eagle Grip Pliers: 7'' Straight Jaw Eagle Grip Locking Pliers

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches the previous +61 FP deal.
  • About this store:
    • You can view the Harry J. Epstein Co. Return Policy here
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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FullStashMcNash
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All original employees were let go when vise grip left, they did utilize the building and some of the original manufacturing equipment but the vise grip plant sat empty for nearly 10 years prior to Malco moving in.

I'm sure some came back as they hired locals and there aren't many businesses in the small town of DeWitt, NE.

These pliers are more polished than anything vise grip made even prior to Rubbermaid purchasing them.

I actually worked at the original vise grip plant a couple of times as a temp when I was younger, some areas of the plant would exceed 125F and hit 90% humidity during the summer months.
They were one of the highest paying jobs in the area if you stand repetitive factory work and they took care of their employees up until they sold to China.

Sorry for the ramble 😂, I live about 20 minutes from DeWitt.
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Oct 14, 2023
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Rand4
Oct 14, 2023
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I bought 6 (4 for gifts)
took about 2 weeks to arrive.

They are almost too nice to use.

Definitely not leaving them laying around like I do the cheapies.
Oct 15, 2023
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Turbotalon
Oct 15, 2023
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Is there any reason to get clamps without the feet?
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WildRigger47
Oct 15, 2023
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Quote from Turbotalon :
Is there any reason to get clamps without the feet?
Numerous situ's and setups in welding.
You'd likely realize it already if you needed that type.
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Turbotalon
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Quote from WildRigger47 :
Numerous situ's and setups in welding.
You'd likely realize it already if you needed that type.
I'm about to order... A lot... Lol...

I have plastic clamps and they're obviously a letdown compared to stuff like this. I'm just trying to see where not having that flat connection from the foot that can rotate is "bad". Maybe no feet for clamping thin metal to thin metal? Is it a stronger clamp? I guess maybe the feet wouldn't work if it was two really really small things cuz they could slide off...
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abakedapplepie
Oct 15, 2023
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Quote from EdEd1190 :
Oh why did I look at this thread. Now I'm going to want to buy all of them.

Are these private label USA Vise Grips? Or are they a completely different company that made them?
If I recall correctly, these are made by the original factory (and employees) for Vise-Grip, the factory was purchased and spun back up after Vise-Grip was bought out and all operations moved to China. Project Farm has a great review of locking pliers and I believe the Malcos come out on top
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jimsgrandma
Oct 15, 2023
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Can someone help with a set (teeth shape/sizes) locking pilers for around the house, simple crafting use?

Will also get some c clamps for wood working I think.
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saluteyourshorts
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Can anyone comment on the reliability of this website? I've never heard of them before.

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abakedapplepie
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Quote from saluteyourshorts :
Can anyone comment on the reliability of this website? I've never heard of them before.
They've been around for a long time, it's a niche/enthusiast tool dealer
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Turbotalon
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Ok guys I'm completely lost here... I'm trying to check out with a $400+ cart and my cheapest shipping option is $70...

Also this doesn't include the 10% tax my state charges... Shipping is $70-$400... Just how...
Last edited by Turbotalon October 14, 2023 at 06:20 PM.
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Quote from Turbotalon :
Ok guys I'm completely lost here... I'm trying to check out with a $400+ cart and my cheapest shipping option is $70...

Also this doesn't include the 10% tax my state charges... Shipping is $70-$400... Just how...
THE SOMEWHAT BETTER DEAL IS THIS: https://slickdeals.net/f/16970089-malco-locking-pliers-with-wire-cutter-must-buy-3-pliers-for-total-84-36-including-shipping-29-99
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Dietbajablast
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Quote from fewlio :
I just dropped 200+ dollars to get a set of these before they disappear and their value starts skyrocketing bc they discontinued.

anyway there were out of stock when I placed the order a couple weeks ago and arrived a few days ago, so I think they're all in stock at the moment. It is the best time to pick them up bc it's easy plus you can combine shipping and save quite a pit over piecing together a set some other way.
"their value starts skyrocketing" don't hold your breath
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Turbotalon
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That's free shipping over $200 so that's a HUGELY better deal... $70 for shipping when I'm willing to spend $400 is crazy. No way UPS charges that much for ground. Shipping went all the way to $400 too!!

I can't even remember the last time I paid shipping....
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WildRigger47
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Quote from Turbotalon :
I'm about to order... A lot... Lol...

I have plastic clamps and they're obviously a letdown compared to stuff like this. I'm just trying to see where not having that flat connection from the foot that can rotate is "bad". Maybe no feet for clamping thin metal to thin metal? Is it a stronger clamp? I guess maybe the feet wouldn't work if it was two really really small things cuz they could slide off...
The no-foot style concentrates far more pressure to one small spot (helpful on thicker metal/workpieces), plus it can work at a far greater angle on certain setups that may have ridges or edges to prevent slipping on the workpiece. I'm not talking sheet metal or thin stock.

The no-foot style is also what you'd use to clamp tubular pieces or pipe together when they are parallel (clamped from the inner side ends), or I-beam webs, or if you need to concentrate clamp pressure on 2 thicker/heavier workpieces that have a slight 'hollow space' toward the center portion .

In welding they work more versatile and sometimes where the pad version doesn't allow (angle, spacing, lack of concentrated pressure, etc).


Quote from Turbotalon :
Ok guys I'm completely lost here... I'm trying to check out with a $400+ cart and my cheapest shipping option is $70...

Also this doesn't include the 10% tax my state charges... Shipping is $70-$400... Just how...
That's odd. Mt first order was just under $500 and shipping was $34.07 with no taxes. Total of 3 orders came to just under 4 digits and total (UPS) shipping costs combined came to $58. With them not charging tax, that alone saved me about $100.
Are you on the east coast?
Last edited by WildRigger47 October 14, 2023 at 08:59 PM.
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I wasn't able to find a coupon code at harry epstein , and I didn't see any promos at acme at first glance. Ill poke around try to find out if there are any promos or coupons at their site
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