{"product_id":"irwin-8-vise-grip-locking-sheet-metal-tool-048r","title":"Irwin Vise-Grip 8R Locking Sheet Metal Tool, 8 in.","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gb-wrap{max-width:100%;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.gb-wrap h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 .6em}\n.gb-intro p{margin:0 0 .9em}\n.gb-hl{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-hl li{margin:.32em 0}\n.gb-acc{border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding:.65em 0}\n.gb-acc:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;list-style:none;padding:.2em 0}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.gb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";float:right;font-weight:400}\n.gb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2013\"}\n.gb-acc .gb-body{padding:.4em 0 .9em}\n.gb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.gb-scroll table{border-collapse:collapse;min-width:520px;width:100%;font-size:14px}\n.gb-scroll th,.gb-scroll td{border:1px solid #ddd;padding:.45em .6em;text-align:left}\n.gb-scroll th{background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600}\n.gb-wrap ul{margin:0 0 .9em 1.1em;padding:0}\n.gb-wrap li{margin:.25em 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIrwin Vise-Grip 8R Locking Sheet Metal Tool, 8 in.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide flat jaws, 3-1\/8 in. across, that clamp along a line rather than at a point. That is what makes this a forming tool: it bends and crimps a straight edge in sheet where ordinary locking pliers would leave a dimple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jaws open to 1\/2 in. and reach 1-3\/4 in. back from the tip, so the fold line can sit well in from the edge of the sheet. Once locked, it holds without a hand on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIRWIN backs these with a lifetime limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRWIN stock number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in. (200 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 1\/2 in. (13 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3\/4 in. (44 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJaw width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/8 in. (78 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Original, trigger release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-treated alloy steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement adjusting screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e048R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBending and crimping duct seams where an even fold matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom flashing and metal roofing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding two sheets in line while they are fastened or welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightening a bent edge that a hammer would stretch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"gb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eQuestions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick a sheet will it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jaws open to 1\/2 in., so anything up to that thickness fits. Forming force is what limits it in practice, not the opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far in from the edge can I fold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jaws are 1-3\/4 in. deep, so that is the furthest the fold line can sit from the edge of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it mark the metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jaws are flat rather than toothed, so they mark far less than a standard locking plier. On finished or coated sheet, put a strip of scrap in the jaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Irwin Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52970642538815,"sku":"048R","price":33.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/048R.jpg?v=1778789760","url":"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/irwin-8-vise-grip-locking-sheet-metal-tool-048r","provider":"Griff Building Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}