My personal toolbox is American first. But I have a few Irwin items for the family so they're not digging into my tools.
Channel Lock is my preferred brand. But I bought some Klein diagonal cutters instead after a Project Farm video. I also have a pair of Irwin diagonal cutters for the family.
It appears that some of Irwin's tools are still made with the old American tooling that was moved to a Chinese production facility. So they tend to be slightly better than the other made in China brands.
I already have some older Vice Grips from my parents. So I'm able to wait while saving up to buy a set of Malco's various & .
My personal toolbox is American first. But I have a few Irwin items for the family so they're not digging into my tools.
Channel Lock is my preferred brand. But I bought some Klein diagonal cutters instead after a Project Farm video. I also have a pair of Irwin diagonal cutters for the family.
It appears that some of Irwin's tools are still made with the old American tooling that was moved to a Chinese production facility. So they tend to be slightly better than the other made in China brands.
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I already have some older Vice Grips from my parents. So I'm able to wait while saving up to buy a set of Malco's various [vice grips](https://www.eaglegripusa.com/product_cat/locking-pliers/) & [clamps](https://www.eaglegripusa.com/product_cat/clamps/).
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