Expand-O Pliers,PE10 Reverse-Action Clamping Pliers, Clamping Pressure: Strong Hand Tools,Black ,900 LBS (410 kg), Min: 1-3/8" (35 mm), Max 2-3/4" (70 mm),

Bought both sizes of these. The larger one h Gets a lot of use. The smaller one is handy in smaller spaces.

Realy handy tool, work like mole grips but in reverse.

This is a very well made tool with an adjustable width and like the quick release flange which is a safer way to release then previous vise grip designs which could bite you on their release

Was purchased mostly for car rear drum brakes in order to replace piston cylinders without having to remove shoes & springs assembly but can be used for many other applications.

I found myself in a tough spot when, while changing the rear shock absorbers on my car, one of the brackets that holds the shock's head in place was bent inwardly to the point where the shock would not fit no matter what I tried. This is a pretty thick, strong bracket made of solid steel, apparently, that wouldn't budge when I tried to widen the gap. After wasting hours and hours browsing all the local stores to find the right tool, something that would pry things apart, and being repeatedly told there is no such tool on the market, I was at my wit's end. Finally, while scouring the internet, Amazon lived up to its reputation and had this wonderful tool in stock. I got the 10" version since my bracket is so thick and I needed as much torque as possible to get the job done. The verdict? The tool works as advertised and truly saved the day for me. It still took quite a bit of effort and torque to widen the gap on my bracket, to the point where I had to use some pliers in order to be able to turn/tighten the tool. But work it did. The only minor criticism I have, is that the adjusting black lever used to loosen/tighten the tool should/could be a bit thicker and sturdier, since for many people like me, you'll be forced to deal with impossibly stubborn metal surfaces that will not widen easily. Being forced to apply a lot of torque, there's no way you can do this with your bare hands and you will thus have to use pliers or a wrench. In the long run, I can see that it's going to be way too easy to wear out or even damage the black lever by repeatedly using either a wrench or pliers. In my case, after only one use, it's already scratched. Other than that, you'll want to have this great tool around just in case. You won't regret it.

This tool has very specific use. I bought this tool more out of curiosity. I cannot imagine very many if any occasions where i might use it. that being said the tool appears reasonably well made.

I have had these for over a year now. They are a bit of a specialty product and I find I don't need them very often, but when I do, They are worth their weight in gold. Very strong spreading action. Handy when you are working within tight tolerances and need that little bit extra.