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IRWIN VISE-GRIP Large Locking Pliers, 12-Inch (12L3)

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Features

  • Heavy-duty jaws that grip around work of all shapes are ideal for plumbers, mechanics, welders, and anyone working with large objects
  • Ideal for tightening, clamping, twisting, and turning
  • Turn screw adjusts pressure to fit work and stays adjusted for repetitive use
  • Constructed of high-grade heat-treated alloy steel for durability
  • Classic trigger release designed to provide maximum locking force

Description

IRWIN Tools VISE-GRIP Original Locking Pliers, Large Jaw, 12-inch (12L3), The Original Large Jaw Locking Pliers, Heavy-duty jaws grip around work of all shapes; ideal for plumbers, mechanics, welders, and others working with large objects, Ideal for tightening, clamping, twisting and turning. From the Manufacturer This 12-inch large jaw locking pliers can be used for turning, tightening, clamping, and twisting. The heavy-duty jaw grips around work of all shapes. The 3 - 1/8-inch / 79mm maximum jaw opening makes this Vise-Grip ideal for plumbers, mechanics, welders and others who work with large objects. This Vise-Grip is built tough to last a lifetime. It is made of high-grade alloy steels that are heat treated for maximum toughness and durability. The hardened tooth design grips from any angle. The adjusting screw gives exacting pressure. Turn adjusting screw to fit work and squeeze handle with one hand to lock on with tremendous pressure. It will stay adjusted for repetitive use. The guarded release helps keep work safe and fast. The guarded release trigger quickly unlocks. Vise-Grip is the only locking tools people ask for by name. Full lifetime warranty .Each Vise-Grip tool is warranted to be free from defects in, material and workmanship for the life of the tool, except for damage caused by abuse, misuse, or alteration.

Brand: IRWIN


Material: Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: 14.12"L x 4.06"W


Color: Multi


Handle Material: Steel


Item Weight: 678 Grams


Specific Uses For Product: specific_uses_for_product


Specification Met: [General Industry-Specific Standards Compliance]


Grip Type: Ergonomic


Cutting Width: 300 Millimeters


Brand: ‎IRWIN


Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: ‎14.12"L x 4.06"W


Color: ‎Multi


Handle Material: ‎Steel


Item Weight: ‎678 Grams


Specific Uses For Product: ‎specific_uses_for_product


Specification Met: ‎[General Industry-Specific Standards Compliance]


Grip Type: ‎Ergonomic


Cutting Width: ‎300 Millimeters


UPC: ‎038548000121 522536740811 038548001210 043953594028 733353823858 038548012018 636123595361 971473184170 385480120180 069060281941 640024790848


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎10


Manufacturer: ‎IRWIN


Model: ‎12L3


Item Weight: ‎1.49 pounds


Item model number: ‎12L3


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎Yes


Exterior: ‎Silver


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎12L3


Date First Available: December 20, 2001


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • strong grip, easy to use
Color: Multi
This works well with a strong grip for difficult jobs loosens stuck bolts, nuts, or screws, & is the grip size is easily adjustable. This is a well item that works as advertised for an affordable price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025 by likes to shop

  • Excellent for what ii needed
Color: Multi
I'm pleased with it. I live in a rural area where as the stores here don't even stock it. If they do, it's 3 times higher than at your typical hardware store.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025 by Eagle45

  • buy this - the real thing
Color: Multi
These replace so many other tools for casual homeowner use. Usual excellent genuine Irwin quality.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025 by CB

  • Good for many different size objects.
Color: Multi
When I 1st received these I was skeptical but hopeful they would do the job that I got them to use way up on a ladder winding a spring for my Motorhome’s awning where one slip would be disastrous & these pliers worked flawlessly gripping an irregular shaped part & holding it firmly. The teeth can harm the finish so I put a rag over the part & used the pliers over it. They are designed to grip different size mostly rounded surfaces replacing the need for pipe wrenches when you need a pressure grip & a smaller sized wrench. It’s a good addition for my ever growing tool box collection & I’m sure it will find its way into other projects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024 by Stevo

  • Solid, quality tool
Color: Multi
I had a jammed oil filter on my 2022 VW Tiguan and tried everything and it would not budge. This wrench and a crowbar did the trick.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by Michael D. Berry

  • Fantastic tool
Color: Multi
They are made in America and are heads and tails above the harbor freight china stuff so good I bought 2
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024 by J Nuzzy

  • Great in a metal shop.
Color: Multi
Good reach, great power. I use it nearly every day. So good, I'm retiring a different clamp to make room in my box just so I can buy a second.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024 by Mrheems

  • What i needed for Larger Locking Jaw Plier Situations that have arose .
Color: Multi
Works Great on Stubborn Filters, I am not sure of them Huge filters on Diesels or anything like that but i am sure they would work on some of them, i have used this on pipe/tubing, oil filters and more. I have used these on large PVC pipe when gluing them together to help push the pipe/twist into the connection to make sure it is seated properly, especially if your hands are wet/muddy because of the environment you are working in. Very Good Asset in a Tool Box when you need something with a bigger mouth/bite and a strap clamp just will not work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023 by Grumpy Old Man

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