Reddit reviews IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Chain Clamp, Locking, 9-Inch (27ZR)
We found 3 Reddit comments about IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Chain Clamp, Locking, 9-Inch (27ZR). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Chain holds and locks around any shape or sizeIdeal for awkward piecesTurn screw adjusts pressure to fit work and stays adjusted for repetitive useConstructed of high-grade heat-treated alloy steel for durabilityClassic trigger release designed to provide maximum locking force
Not bad, but I’d be interested in seeing how much torque you could apply on a small object before the chain distorts/slips to the side. With this design, it looks like there would be a lot of “wiggle room”, which is why most commercial models try to fix the chain as close to the object as possible. Eg: this, or this. This DIY design also limits you to open ended fixtures that you can slip it over; no working on attached pipe systems. Easy fix to both issues would be making one side detachable, with a hook or cross pin.
You can also use vice grips if you need to attach to something small. These would make an excellent ground on any pipe. Just attach your ground to the vice grips.
Kinda hard to see where the root positions are from the pictures.
Put marks on it so you know where top bottom and your 2g weld will be. Inside of pipe and outside of pipe.
You have a chain vice clamp? I'd recommend it. Also with a regular vice clamp. Clamp them together, gives you something steady to lean again.
Wheres the 6 oclock on your pipe? looks like you're going pretty far over. I'd never start right at the 6 oclock position, but looks like you're way over at the 7.30 - 8 position almost.