IRWIN Vise-Grip 1873303 MIG Pliers 8 in
- Item Weight: 18.2 pounds
- Color: Multi
- Material Type: Blend
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
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A compact do-it-most MIG plier from a known tool brand; a reasonable pick if the bench doesn't already have this job covered.
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ASIN: B00DSW42NIModel: 1873303Category: MIG Welding Equipment
Overview
The Irwin Vise-Grip 1873303 is an 8-inch plier built for the MIG welding bench, used to grip hot workpieces, pull and trim welding wire, and clear spatter from nozzles and tips between passes.
This is a single hand tool standing in for several jobs at the welding table: a grip for hot metal, a wire puller, and a nozzle cleaner, saving a reach for three separate tools mid-weld. Irwin doesn't publish jaw material or spring details for this listing, so specifics on hardness or mechanism aren't confirmed here. At 8 inches it sits in the compact end of MIG plier sizing, easier to keep in a back pocket or tool roll than a longer model.
- 8-inch MIG welding plier, model 1873303
- Irwin Vise-Grip brand
- 4.7 rating from buyers
Who it's for
Fits welders who want one plier at the bench for gripping, wire handling, and nozzle upkeep rather than a dedicated tool for each task. Less useful to someone who already carries separate wire cutters and a nozzle pick and doesn't want overlap.
Pros and cons
- One tool covers gripping, wire trimming, and nozzle cleanup
- 8-inch size is compact for a tool roll or apron
- Irwin Vise-Grip name behind the build
- Jaw material and spring mechanism aren't detailed in this listing
Performance notes
MIG pliers like this earn their keep between welds rather than during them: gripping a hot workpiece to reposition it, snipping wire to length, and picking spatter out of the nozzle so gas flow stays even. The 8-inch length is short enough to keep close at hand without getting in the way.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 1873303 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 18.2 pounds |
| Cutting Width | 8 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 0.5 × 3.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Multi |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | MIG WELDING PLIER |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Item Type Name | MIG WELDING PLIER |
| Specific Uses For Product | Welding,Cutting |
| Eu Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 years |
| Set Name | Single Pair Of Pliers |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Irwin Vise-Grip 1873303 used for?
It's an 8-inch plier for the MIG welding bench, used to grip hot metal, handle and trim wire, and clean spatter from the gun's nozzle and tip.
How long is the Irwin MIG plier?
8 inches, a compact size for keeping on hand at the welding table.
Is the Irwin 1873303 only for MIG welding?
It's built around MIG gun upkeep, such as nozzle and tip cleaning and wire trimming, but the gripping jaw works for general hot-metal handling too.