Johnny S
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
Install is trickier than it has to be. If it only came with a guide to layout the holes . Otherwise works ok.
Joseph
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
had some mixed experiences with it.Pros:Good Performance: Overall, the vise performs well and does the job effectively. It's a solid addition to my woodworking bench.Usability: Once installed, the vise is very usable and provides a strong hold on workpieces. I made the vise jaws out of beech wood, which enhances its functionality and appearance.Cons:Installation Challenges: Installing the vise was a bit of a struggle. A template for the installation would have made the process much easier. It took me a while, but I managed to install it. Despite the difficulty, I'm happy with the result.The handle: Constantly falls off unless you glue it. The screws are not holding it properly, which is frustrating. However, it’s an easy fix if you glue the handle in place. I did that with 5 min epoxy.Alignment Issues: I noticed a little movement, and the vise isn't perfectly flush with the table top. This could be due to the precision of the holes I drilled or the vise itself. It’s something to keep in mind during installation.Additional Thoughts:I'm currently using this vise as a front vise, and I am considering getting another one to install as a tail vise for my custom workbench.For those installing this vise, double-check your measurements and the precision of your drilled holes to ensure a better fit.Some reviews mentioned that the part is not at a perfect 90-degree angle, and this is true. However, I believe this is intentional, as it seems to help the screws clamp the vise better to the table.Despite the challenges during installation and minor alignment issues, the Vise is a good product that performs well once set up. It provides strong clamping power and is a valuable addition to any woodworking bench. For the price, it offers good value and functionality. If you're prepared for a bit of a challenging installation process, this vise is worth considering.
Jamie H
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2024
Bought this a number of months ago. Got around to installing it on a little portable table top bench I’ve built. Unfortunately the guide rods are not square to the vise jaws. It is out of square by nearly 1/4”.The guide rods are also not parallel with each other, splayed, so the vise binds when more than halfway open.Unfortunate that such a simple front vise is so poorly made. I Should have checked it right when I received months ago so I could return it, but assumed it would be fine because it’s such a simple thing.The handle is nice, and the tapping of the acme is very good, but this isn’t usable with the guide rods so squirrely.
michael j matulovich
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
Good quality and just the size I needed.I ordered a second one for the othe end of my bench.
Anthony P. Paress
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
I recessed it into the vise blocks, worked out well Novice note; No instructions or mounting hardware come with it.
Lady bug
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
Very good for the price. Two attempts to install. Suggest care installing on you work bench to eliminate pulling right or left alignment. Insure accurately placing the correct hole sets and use a good hardwood like “Maple” on the vice faces.
Srinivas Gorur Shandilya
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
not all holes are the same size. There are 4 mounting holes. The measurement indicated for the ID is true only for two of holes. The other two holes are smaller.I would buy it, measure the holes, and get the correct sized bolts yourself
NeaVenture
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
Depending on your level of experience in woodworking it's a good starting piece of equipment. Its dependable, strong and sturdy. It'll hold your work very well.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2021
Very nice and sturdy vise with a very nice looking handle.
Richard W Bourne
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2020
This is a great vice for a small bench. It was exactly as ordered and arrived on time. I took about 30 minutes to prepare and mount. I made the face boards from maple. It mounted exactly as expected. Very happy and would recommend this vice.
John
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
Likes1. Inexpensive.2. Easy to install.3. Easy to use.4. Fairly durable.Dislikes:1. No installation instructions.2. As you open and close the vise pressure isn't even until you close on a piece of work. Not a big deal, but if you're trying to make your vise boards perfectly level with your bench its difficult.3. No list of hardware to buy.Let me do you a favor. Buy a 1 inch forstner bit. This will make big enough holes for the guide rods and threaded rod. Buy 8 number 14 flat head wood screws. Length is on you, your bench will be different than mine and so will your vise pieces.Overall this is a decent buy. Its adequate for what I need it for. I'm adding to my guitar work bench to extend it for wood working and furniture building. There are probably better, but if you're new to wood working this is fine. I would buy again
kai cable
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2020
Love the vice, but I wish it came with a pre-cut template. I bought a second one.
Gregory Batt
Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2019
Great value