Customer Reviews:
 Most useful pliers I've ever had December 31, 2008
I've had some Robogrip pliers for years. They're pretty much the best thing ever. They're basically like slide-lock pliers but the slide lock is automatic -- no fidgeting with it to try and get the right lock position.
They're not entirely a replacement for a properly sized wrench, but they'll do the job you want, 9 times out of 10. I use them all the time for tightening/loosening bolts or just anything that needs a good grip. I have some other pliers, including vice grips, but I rarely need to call on them. I just use these.
Robogrips are the real deal. July 24, 2007
Sears has rebranded these for years, and you can still get them there, but this is the original manufacturer version. These are nothing short of terrific as a replacement for most adjustable wrench or even lockjaw applications.
True story: me and my brother are installing those pedestals for a washer/drier combo, and he had out his adjustable wrench, turning it maybe 1/16 of a revolution each time. I swapped out the adjustable for a Robogrip, he's tripling his speed because he doesn't have to fumble for a good grab with the adjustable wrench opening: he just grips and goes.
The difference between these and other pliers is the locking action. Once you clamp on with the jaws, they are as solid as anything you can use short of Vise-Grips. The adjustment happens automatically, and you get as much contact surface as possible as a result. Other pliers have to machine the laws with an opening and you hope you get solid purchase on the nut, but maybe not. Finally, if the nut is stripped, with these you have a good shot at backing it off, because the jaws will align parallel to the nut, again giving you as much contact surface as possible.
They never die, they've lasted eight years easily with almost no wear. I love 'em, and my brother's getting a set this week. Essential toolbox item.
-Fred
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