IRWIN VISE-GRIP Adjustable Pliers, Plumbing, Tongue & Groove, 8-Inch (IRHT82635)

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 565 ratings

Price: 33.2

Last update: 12-22-2024


About this item

Smooth jaws help provide damage-free installation to chrome or plated fittings
Patented groove Lock mechanism for fast and easy adjustment in confined spaces
Bi-material ergonomic handles provide more comfort and control
Replaces metric and imperial Spanners up to 1-1/2” (38mm) with one convenient tool

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Top reviews from the United States

  • TonyTheToolGuy
    5.0 out of 5 stars I've found these to be better than the Knipex Pliers Wrench, they're easier to use
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
    I've had the 10" Knipex Pliers Wrench for 8 years and do appreciate the German quality, strength, and design, however, I was very happy when Irwin came out with their copy after the Knipex Pliers Wrench patent expired a few years ago. I bought the Irwins from Lowes the first week they were available. And then the 8" from Amazon. I love that the Irwins are less than half the price and have the Irwin rapid adjust saw-tooth ratchet action so the jaws can be quickly and easily shrunk down to the gap you want.
    The Knipex have a little more precision and slightly narrower jaws but are a pain in the ass to adjust compared to the Irwins, I do suspect the Knipex may be a bit stronger, but I actually prefer the Irwins for general use, love the Irwin's soft, but tough, handle covers, and haven't broken any of my pliers yet. I really like these Pliers Wrench designs and have the Knipex 10" and 5" and with the Irwins, I have two 10" and three 8" tools.
  • Dr Dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice, smooth jaws
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
    I have two of these, the regular one with the teeth and this smooth one. It's well made and it works. It's easy to use. It's a very good price.
    The jaws are not super smooth, like on the more expensive model, but it's fine. I used channel locks for years but I really prefer these.
    If you are going to work with plumbing or bolts that you don't want to scratch up, this is great. If you aren't familiar with the locking mechanism, there's some great videos. I just push the button and set it. That's it.
  • Paige
    4.0 out of 5 stars I like it!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
    Its pretty good, a little cheap and weird in areas. its sintered steel, so not hyper durable, and they painted the jaw faces which was a weird call. the exposed metal is prone to rust. I keep my inside, and they are starting to show rust after less than 6 months
  • Peter Ford
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Irwin tools.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
    I have a set of the Irwin channel locks. Up to 14 inches. But they all have teeth. I was looking for something that wouldn't marr the finish but was adjustable and squeezable. Not fixed like an adjustable crescent wrench.
    And I love the Irwin cast wrenches better that steel dropped. The grip is sure and slip free.
  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get some
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
    Love the Irwin pliers line. Keep a set in the RV and the truck. Comfortable, functional, what's not to love... Nothing.
  • Nick
    3.0 out of 5 stars The handles are not parallel
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
    The handles are never parallel no matter how you adjust them. Close to the the jaws they are closer together but you have less leverage. Further from the jaws you are grabbing with your hand spread out which weakens your grip. That makes it less comfortable and less useful. Other brands have parallel handles with the jaws closed.
    I won't use it because of the handles. There will always be a better tool for the job. I could see this tool being completely unusable for a person with smaller hands. It would be an easy fix to make the handles parallel and seems like a design flaw to me. I hope they fix it in the future.
    Aside from that it looks good and it is cheaper than similar tools from other brands.
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    Nick
    3.0 out of 5 stars The handles are not parallel
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
    The handles are never parallel no matter how you adjust them. Close to the the jaws they are closer together but you have less leverage. Further from the jaws you are grabbing with your hand spread out which weakens your grip. That makes it less comfortable and less useful. Other brands have parallel handles with the jaws closed.
    I won't use it because of the handles. There will always be a better tool for the job. I could see this tool being completely unusable for a person with smaller hands. It would be an easy fix to make the handles parallel and seems like a design flaw to me. I hope they fix it in the future.
    Aside from that it looks good and it is cheaper than similar tools from other brands.
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  • Jon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
    The big range and small adjustment for the jaws makes it comfortable to use . I use the end of the jaws as well as the sides . Very handy to get into shallow recesses . I would recommend this well constructed tool for anyone .
  • DAVE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
    Besides whatever these were originally designed to be used for, if you’re into assembling AR-15 lowers, these are OUTSTANDING at pressing in roll pins. I’ve used these on several lowers and I’ll can say is I wish I had learned of them sooner.

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