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Hand Tools
News Release from: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2005
Are you the original vise grip man?
Irwin is offering a full set of brand new Irwin VISE GRIPS to the tradesperson who can prove they still use the oldest working example of the tool
The old saying 'you get what you pay for' has never before been so well demonstrated as in the case of Arthur Savage from Northampton, who after 40 years is still using the same pair of Irwin VISE GRIPS that he purchased for a few cents, over forty years ago in Detroit, USA Now Irwin, the UK's leading manufacturer of hand tools and power tool accessories is offering a full set of brand new Irwin VISE GRIPS to the tradesperson who can prove they still use the oldest working example of the tool
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Arthur, a recently retired mechanic, had fixed cars in his home town since 1960, when he began his career as an apprentice working in a local garage.
Before starting his own business in 1965, Arthur purchased the VISE GRIPS when visiting the United Sates with his Father the same year.
Although forty years have passed, Arthur still uses the hardwearing tool on a daily basis.
Arthur commented: "I can remember the day I bought my VISE GRIPS all those years ago".
"They are now a little battered with all the wear and tear that they have seen since 1965, yet they still work as well as the day I bought them".
"The secret is to keep them well oiled and if you do that there is no reason that they will not still be fine to use for another forty years." The VISE GRIP range, which is manufactured by the Irwin Industrial Tool Company, has a long and proud history with the patented locking lever dating back to the 1920s.
One of the world's most easily recognisable and widely-used hand tools - with careful use and regular maintenance a set of Irwin VISE GRIPS can last for a number of years, proving a quality investment for any tradesperson.
If like Arthur you have an old pair of VISE GRIPS you could stand the chance of winning an entire set of brand new Irwin VISE GRIPS.
To enter the competition please send your full name, address, occupation, date of birth and year that you purchased the tool on a postcard to: IRWIN VISE GRIP COMPETITION, Communique Public Relations, Waterside, 2 Canal St, Manchester, M1 3HE.
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