Vice Grip special?

[toolmiser]

Here is an "original" ViceGrips pliers from DeWitt Neb.  I gave $75.00 for it.  It was mostly painted yellow.  My question is what is it made for?  The jaws are "rolled" over, with plating suggesting it was that way from the factory.  I guess they were made for "pinching off" hoses on a temporary basis.  Sorry about the bad pictures.  As always all suggestions are welcome.

[bill300d]

Hose pinch off would be my guess too.

[Northwoods]

Holy Cow!
If you put down $75 for those pliers, I would love to see your collection!

[oldgoaly]

refrigerant line pinchers / pinch off
https://www.amazon.com/Vise-Grip-RR-7-Inch-Locking-Pinch-Off/dp/B00004SBCE

[toolmiser]

Sorry about my typing skills, I meant 75 cents.  I bought them at the second day of an estate sale for half price, I passed on the first day thinking they had been reworked by the previous owner, and having better time and access I knew they were sold like that.

[Northwoods]

Great price and good thinking!

[turnnut]

toolmiser,  I'm glad that you put down $75.00 the 1st time, that helps to attract attention of some of us.

another tool saved. thanks.  Frank

[john k]

Interesting modification.  Once read where between factory Vise Grips, and the uncompleted ones the factory sold, one could assemble almost 130 variations of the pliers. 

[EVILDR235]

We had a pair at work for crimping cutting torch hose clamps used to repair damaged hoses.

EvilDr235

[dimwittedmoose51]

EvilDR:  I think I have a pair of those myself.  Always wondered what they were for, but the diameter of the crimper fits torch lines perfectly.  Thanks man!!

DM&FS

[lptools]

Hello, Those are still available, from Irwin. Probably not as good as the the ones that were made by the Petersen Mfg. Co. ,in Dewitt, Nebraska. Current Model No. RR, and I believe it is referred to as a Locking Pinch-off Tool. Good work, guys. Regards, Lou

[EVILDR235]

You are most welcome sir.

EvilDr235