I am one of those that thought that in locking plyers, if it did not say Vice Grip, it was just a trotline fishing weight.  BUT, I have changed my tune some.  In building metal buildings we use lots of what is a 11R model vice grip to hold perlins to clips ect.  I needed some more as they are great for lots of welding chores.  I bought 3 new pair at around $19 each from local welding supply.  They would not stay clipped on if the frame moved or vibrated and caused a 25- 8" perlin to nearly drop on my un hard hatted head.  I was in Tractor supply and they had a knockoff for special of 2 for $10--I bought 4 and they have been great for 4 or 5 years and I have some just like them in the shop and the welding trailer.  I did try some with less fit and finish that went in the scrap bin, but those from TSC have worked good for years and when set, do not give up and bonk me in the noggin.  Honestly, the worst vice grip/locking plyers I have ever tried to use were Craftsman.  They unlocked backwards and the jaws were soft.  

Bear
Vice grip trick.  For checking fire from mags, just weld a ok spark plug to spare vice grips and you can ground the plyers to a bolt or the frame and hook up wire and turn mag/engine.  As I get much blinder at my young age--I need to be able to see easier.  Lay your hat to block the shop or sun light and this is easier for me to see the spark and I am not caught going Ho, Who, Hooo, Whoot when holding the plug wire in my hand.  



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