CH Hanson’s pliers solve a problem most of us never knew existed. My life will be radically different, now I have the knowledge that these pliers can automatically lock in place when gripped, instead of having to fiddle with the adjustment knobs.
That’ll save time, and will mean your hand won’t get so smeared in grease. Amazing. They cost $US20 and are out now. [CH Hanson via Werd]
StevoTheDevo
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 9:20 AMErrr. aren’t these just vice-grips?
WhiteDemon
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11:09 AMYeah, that’s what I thought. Old hat really.
Graeme
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11:27 AMNew hat. Watch the video – http://www.chhanson.com/automatic_video_locking.html
Very handy. It would be very useful for when I’m welding, so I’ll definitely buy some.
Lillee
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM“Auto locking” is deceptive, they should call it “Auto adjusting” cause that’s what it actually is… confused much?
Nathan
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:33 PMExciting… Except that Sutton Tools has been selling these around Australia for at least four years.
http://www.sutton.com.au/Brands_Lockjaw?searchTerms=lockjaw
Yay CH Hanson for “innovation”.
MarioC
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 2:56 PMNice, but at what price?
Badger
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 3:48 PMMy dad had these when I was a kid in the UK. Yes they’re brilliant, but no they’re nothing novel.