Forward 1745A 4.5 Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise with Built-in Pipe Jaws, Anvil and 360 Degree Swivel Base (4 1/2", Industrial Grade)

Amazing vice, beautifully crafted and extremely heavy. It is necessary for you to purchase it. M12 bolts from your local home depot or lowes are recommended. Grade 8 was the level I chose. I used a two-inch-long m12 bolt with a large washer on the bottom, a lock washer, a grade 8 nut, and thread lock on the bolt (no hardware included).

Justin Bell

| Oct 24, 2021

Excellent weight, solid as an anvil, excellent clamping pressure, and a LOT of vise for the money. When clamped, alignment is good as long as you fiddle with the moving jaw to get it into position: Because the moving jaw has enough slop, it's necessary to jostle it into place every time you want an accurate clamp. br>The main screw has a return spring built into it, which is a common feature for this type of vise and likely a desirable feature for most users (although the spring's retaining-spring is not). The clip point is the most significant flaw in vises of this type. I'm getting ahead of myself). The main issue I had was that the main screw and its receiver were not well mated, owing to the fact that they were machined with a lot of leeway - as well as throughout the un- When clamping, the jaws/screw tended to bind, and the return spring would forcefully push them apart - causing a lurch backward in the moving jaw 1- When you release it, it expands to a diameter of 2 millimeters. This was unaffected by cleaning or lubrication: It was already clean when it arrived, and the grease coat was very thin (which is probably a good thing for most users), so I had to re-coat it. Greasing had no effect (so I'd say factory greasing should suffice for the majority of users). br>It's simple to reverse the vise, and it's a surprisingly useful tool. the sloppy alignment, as well as the Bucking- In either case, Bronco action is the same.

Zaria Colling

| Aug 27, 2021

After doing a lot of research, I decided on the Forward 4-. Amazon sells a 1/2-inch ductile iron vise. It seemed to have replaceable pipe jaws, was reasonably priced, and was made of ductile iron. Because the reviews were mostly positive, I decided to order it. br>br>I'm so glad I bought from Amazon instead of the Forward company. This is how it went down: The outer box that came with the vise was torn and appeared to be of little use in protecting such a heavy tool when I received it. The inner box was made of thick cardboard. When I opened the inner box, however, I noticed the handle was bent right away. It appeared to have been damaged in transit due to the way it was packaged, but I'm not sure. This review and rating, on the other hand, assumes that it was correctly manufactured but was damaged in transit. br>br>I was extremely disappointed when it arrived with a bent handle, as the vise appeared to be perfect in every other way: smooth cranking, good jaw alignment, and solid construction looking. However, because it arrived damaged, I have to reduce the number of stars. I attempted to contact Forward by phone and email to see if a replacement handle could be sent, but received no response. It's now been a week and there has been no response. br>br>For $110, I thought I should get a vise that was free of flaws. So I had to return it to Amazon, much to my chagrin. I was pleasantly surprised by how simple and user-friendly it was. friendly. The return shipping was paid for by Amazon, and I chose to have it picked up by UPS from my home. As promised, the truck arrived the next working day. My refund was processed a day or two later, and I received confirmation from Amazon. Thank you, Amazon, for making doing business with you as risk-free and painless as possible. br>br>I still like the vise and might order another one. However, if the vise was originally manufactured and packaged with a straight handle (as I assume), the solution for ensuring its safe arrival to the customer appears to be straightforward. (I didn't mean to make a pun. ) Just make sure it's well packaged. And the fact that Forward's Customer Service department has not responded is extremely disappointing. What the hell is going on here?.

Lilian Moore

| Jul 04, 2021

It was, in fact, blue. Did I mention that I despise the color blue? The fact that the vise was blue surprised and irritated me because I dislike the color blue. I have little faith in the Forward's ability to ensure the product is not of poor quality if they can't get the Chinese company that makes them to get the color right. br>br>Unfortunately, they are unable to advertise and ship the item that has been listed. False advertising and/or lack of quality control receive a two-star rating.

Marlowe Bush

| May 29, 2021

I usually avoid made in China vises, but I needed something larger than my 4" benchtop, so I decided to give this a try, figuring that if it didn't work or arrived damaged, Amazon would take it back. This vise, on the other hand, is ideal for the do-it-yourselfer. It's a lot better than I expected in terms of fit and finish. It has performed admirably for the purpose for which I purchased it - I'm dismantling some old steering parts for my 1949 Ford, and it's clear that the base is the weakest link, with only one bolt and one tie down holding it together. Don't pound this with a 5 pound sledgehammer, but for everyday DIY use, it's a great deal.

Dilan Hines

| Aug 20, 2021

The vise was well-packaged and appeared to be in good condition when it arrived. It's well-made and securely closes. The setbacks include:

- Because the fixed restraints in the base are 270 degrees apart and the swivel restraint takes away nearly 90 degrees of that, the swivel angle is only about 180 degrees. I wanted to mount the vise on a workbench corner with plenty of swivel range, but I couldn't do it without compromising the base's position.
- The base's fixture holes are arranged in a trapezoid rather than a square. When mounted on a workbench corner and made usable on both sides, the base appears to be skewed as a result.
- Any material harder than lead leaves a dent/imprint on the anvil area because it is very ductile. br>br>To round off this review, I'll say this: In contrast to what I would expect from cast iron, the vise's high ductility gives me hope that it won't break due to brittleness when I need to exert more holding force than I have so far.

Archie Terrell

| Mar 22, 2021

For the price, I'm surprised it's as nice as it is. br>It was a hit with my husband as a solstice present. It was purchased for the purpose of blacksmithing.

Layton Grimes

| Jun 14, 2021