WORKPRO Locking Pliers: My Go-To Grip Set
I’ve run through more sets of locking pliers than I can count, so when the WORKPRO 5-Piece set landed on my bench, I wasn’t handing out any free passes. Straight out of the box, these things feel *right* – solid CR-MO steel construction, well-machined jaws, and that perforated adjustment screw actually gives you a positive grip when you’re dialing in the tension. No slipping, no guessing. The 5″, 7″, and 10″ curved jaw pliers cover most clamping situations I throw at them, and the 6.5″ and 9.5″ long nose versions get into tight spots where bigger tools surrender. I’ve used them on exhaust work, welding clamp-ups, and plenty of home repairs in between. Five pieces covering that range of sizes? That’s a smart kit. These aren’t shelf queens – they’re built to work, and that’s exactly what they do.










