IRWIN Tools manufactures and distributes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including VISE-GRIP® pliers and wrenches, MARATHON® saw blades, QUICK-GRIP® clamping tools, SPEEDBOR® wood-boring bits, STRAIT-LINE® marking tools, UNIBIT® step drill bits, and HANSON® taps and dies. IRWIN Tools is a part of Newell Rubbermaid’s global portfolio of brands.
New 4-Point Snap Blade from IRWIN Tools Doubles Number of Cuts
Blades Snap On The Score To Create Four Cutting Points
A dull utility blade on the job isn’t going to cut it – literally – and it creates frustration, unwanted delays, and loss of productivity for tradesmen. IRWIN® Tools has developed a new 4-Point Snap Blade that snaps on the score to create four cutting points, doubling the number of cuts made by standard carbon blades.
Combining the toughness of a traditional utility blade with the versatility of a snap blade, the new IRWIN 4-Point Snap Blade gives tradesmen instant access to a sharp new point without the hassle of having to constantly change blades. In addition, the four notches on the blade’s top edge allow for full blade extension, regardless of how many of the tips have been snapped off.
This new blade gives tradesmen the continual sharp edge they need for accuracy and productivity.
IRWIN 4-Point Snap Blade
The IRWIN 4-Point Snap Blades are available at home centers, hardware stores and industrial tool distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
IRWIN TOOLS CUSTOMIZES UTILITY KNIFE FOR DRYWALL INSTALLATON
IRWIN® Tools introduces a new ergonomic and durable utility knife to maximize the productivity of anyone installing drywall. The new Drywall Fixed Utility Knife features tailored innovations and advantages for specific the needs of drywall installers.
Professional tradesmen demand that their knives fit their hands comfortably and stand up to harsh conditions on the jobsite. This new knife delivers tangible advantages for unprecedented durability and precision.
The new IRWIN Drywall Fixed Utility Knife has an optimized slim nose that allows fast-working drywall installers greater control, while the trigger grip offers cutting-on-the-pull efficiency and ergonomics. Increased accuracy and productivity—combined with less fatigue — are the results. In addition, the fixed blade affords precise scoring, and the all-steel casing features a half-turn thumbscrew for easy, tool-free access to the knife’s five-blade storage chamber.
The IRWIN Drywall Fixed Utility Knife comes standard with IRWIN’s new 4-Point Snap Blade which provides four cutting points per blade.
The IRWIN Universal Handsaw – Always Fast, Never in a Bind
Handsaw offers tradesmen coarse cut speed with a fine cut finish
All tradesmen need one reliable handsaw in their toolbox – one that delivers speed, durability under harsh conditions and versatility to cut a variety of building materials. The Universal Handsaw cuts three times faster than traditional tooth handsaws.
Irwin universal hand saw - long version
The most significant innovation of the Universal Handsaw lies in a novel and proprietary ergonomic positioning of the handle in relation to the cutting edge – this handle-to-blade configuration is optimized to provide superior comfort and fast starts with less effort. In addition, the handle has a comfortable grip constructed from strong, lightweight, high-density resin, resulting in less hand fatigue, and there’s a finger rest for comfort and added grip support.
Combined with the unique handle angle, the triple-ground tooth design of the Universal Handsaw eliminates binding and allows tradesmen to use the entire length of the blade to cut through virtually any type of building material. The Universal Handsaw is faster than coarse-cutting saws but delivers a fine, smooth finish tradesmen expect from fine-tooth saws. Forty-five and ninety degree angle-markers are built right into the blade, providing a convenient tool for quick, precise marking on work surfaces.
More than five years of end user research and product development culminated in the development of this unique-looking high performance jobsite handsaw.
NEW IRWIN VISE-GRIP CURVED-JAW (CR) LOCKING PLIERS GUARANTEE STRONGEST GRIP EVER
New Line Delivers Three Times More Gripping Power than Traditional Locking Pliers
IRWIN® VISE-GRIP® locking pliers have earned the top spot in the locking pliers category since their introduction in 1957. And, now, they are even better. The new IRWIN VISE-GRIP Curved Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers, feature a self-energizing lower jaw that delivers three times more gripping power than traditional locking pliers, with absolutely no slipping or stripping. There’s no need for heavy input pressure – the jaws tighten for maximum grip as torque is applied to the tool. Backed by the legendary IRWIN VISE-GRIP Lifetime Guarantee, they’re available in two core models:
- Fast Release™, with a one-handed, triggerless release and anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch™ Grips; and
- Original™, with a classic trigger release.
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Other traditional locking pliers only allow a couple of contact points on a round or hex work piece, resulting in the tool slipping or failing to loosen a frozen bolt. The IRWIN VISE-GRIP CR establishes multiple contact points with the work piece, guaranteeing a significantly tighter grip. They are the ideal tool for tightening, clamping, twisting and turning.
In addition, the slotted geometry of the new ‘self-energizing’ VISE-GRIP Curved Jaw locking pliers exponentially increases torquing power, and more torque means more clamping power. In fact, the new CR range provides the strongest grip ever. The CR range is designed to avoid slipping and they won’t strip the work piece.
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Fast Release locking pliers have a one-handed, triggerless release, so they’re easy to open and speedily reset on the jobsite. In addition, the anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch Grips feature molded handles for comfort and leverage while reducing vibrations and hand fatigue. The new CR range is especially well-suited for performing in greasy work environments where there may be lots of lubricants, and for maneuvering in tight spaces where a worker cannot easily get two hands on a tool.
Additional IRWIN VISE-GRIP Curved Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers Features:
- Patented curved jaw is great for securely gripping and torquing multiple surface shapes such as round pipe, square or hex bolts, and more.
- Self-energizing curved jaw puts tremendous pressure on four points of any style nut or bolt head, making it perfect for any application that requires maximum torque.
- Fast Release model is two times easier to open, has a no-trigger release, offers one-handed operation, and includes anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch Grips for comfort, leverage, and a reduction in vibration and hand fatigue.
- Convenient wire cutter available.
- Hex Key Adjusting Screw provides a controlled release or tightens to draw materials together.
- All IRWIN VISE-GRIP pliers are constructed of high-grade heat-treated alloy steel for maximum toughness and durability.
- Hardened teeth are designed to grip from any angle.
The new IRWIN VISE-GRIP Curved Jaw (CR) Locking Pliers include lengths of 5-inch, 7-inch, and 10-inch models. The full range of VISE-GRIP locking pliers, including IRWIN VISE-GRIP Fast Release and Original locking tools, can be found at home centers, hardware stores and industrial tool distributors throughout Canada. The suggested retail price of the 5" CR is $11.99, the 7" is $12.99 and 10" is $13.99.
EXPANDED VARIETY OF IRWIN VISE-GRIP GROOVELOCK PLIERS
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OPTIMAL VERSATILITY, 2X SPEED AND UNMATCHED STRENGTH
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Because having the right tool for the job is every tradesman’s demand, IRWIN® Tools is introducing two new jaw configurations to its line of best-in-class IRWIN VISE-GRIP® GrooveLock Pliers. The new jaw designs—perfect for plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, and maintenance and repair professionals—include Smooth Jaws and Straight Jaws that feature GrooveLock’s patented press-and-slide-button technology. This "magic button" feature, first introduced on GrooveLock’s V-Jaws, adjusts the lower jaw two times faster than any other adjustable tongue-and-groove pliers, providing unmatched speed and precision-adjustability on the job.
Tradesmen just press the button, slide the jaw to the desired position, and release for an absolutely precise tool-to-work-piece fit. "There’s no more trial-and-error to find the right position of the tool’s jaws, "said Curt Weber, Director of Marketing for IRWIN Tools. "For added convenience, tradesmen can simply ratchet the jaws tightly to the work-piece by pushing the GrooveLock’s handle up from the open position. It’s a faster, easier, stronger technology solution for today’s workplace demands," Weber emphasized. "One set of VISE-GRIP GrooveLock pliers can effectively replace several other tools."
Additional State-of-the-Art Features Provide Power, Ease-of-use and Comfort On Every Pair of IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers
- Right angle teeth grip in all directions for maximum bite.
- Anti-Pinch ProTouch™ Grips provide extra comfort, reduce hand fatigue, and prevent workers from pinching palms and fingers.
- Multi-Groove Ratcheting System yields twice the groove positions of traditional groove-joint pliers for precision, adjustability and stronger gripping.
- The GrooveLock all-purpose jaws adjust to grip flat, round, hex and square surfaces, making this tool ideal for any number of plumbing, electrical and automotive applications.
The IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock line of pliers includes lengths from 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, up to 20-inches. Jaw capacity sizes range from 1-1/8" to 6". GrooveLock pliers can be found at home centers, hardware stores and industrial tool distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada. The suggested retail price of the 6", 8", 10" and 12" GrooveLock pliers ranges from $10.99 to $19.99. The suggested retail price for the 16" GrooveLock is $34.99 and the 20" is $44.99.
IRWIN® Expands Circular Saw Blade Line to include Metal Cutting Blades
IRWIN Tools® the maker of MARATHON® circular saw blades has a new line of metal cutting circular saw blades. Many professional contractors need to accurately and safely cut metal building materials, and Irwin now has a blade size and tooth combination for cutting most job site metals.
The IRWIN Metal Cutting Circular Saw blade line has laser cut anti-vibration vents to keep the blade cool for smooth and accurate cuts while the anti-kickback tooth shoulder reduces dust and sparks for safer cuts. Great for cutting steel such as black pipe, angle iron, threaded rod or aluminum, the laser cut blade delivers a stronger tooth bond and greater cutting accuracy. The metal cutting grade carbide teeth can withstand higher impact and reduce the wear for longer blade life. The 7 available sizes include 6 3/4" 40T, 7 1/4" 48T, 7 1/4" 68T, 8" 50T, 10" 80T, 12" 60T and 14" 80T.
IRWIN metal cutting circular saw blades are available at industrial supply locations. Depending on the size of the blade, the suggested retail price will vary from $29 to $99.
