Forward 8-Inch Bench Vise Ductile Iron with Channel Steel and 360-Degree Swivel Base HY-30808-8In (8")
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Just a quick word on Wilton. It's been a few years since they relocated many of their models to Taiwan, and more recently to China. They only make a few models in the United States now, and parts are scarce or non-existent for their international models. Regrettably, models were produced. It all depends on who you contract with and what product you're looking for, but China is capable of producing high-quality products, such as vises and hydraulics. There's still a lot of garbage on the market, so pay attention to quality, design, and materials, even more than COO.
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The two in the front row are 12 years old. 5cm wide and 18cm long from front to back. It's shaped like a triangle, with a shorter front side and two longer sides on the right and left.
Yes, the jaws are 5" wide (within 1/16th of an inch).
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Edit: This vise is still in good working order. There were no issues. A brief rant about some of the negative reviews is also included. br>br>I've read a few reviews where people complain that the vise metal is "soft" and thus weak. This includes photos of people hitting it with a hammer and leaving a mark on it. They have no understanding of material science, so don't listen to them. When they hit the vise with a hammer, they're not testing its toughness; they're testing its hardness. br>This vise is made of ductile iron, which is extremely strong. The ability to deform ductile iron without losing toughness is the entire point of the material. pliable rather than brittle Cast iron can be brittle, and if a local area is over-heated, this can be a problem. It's more likely to crack instead of deform if it's overstressed. These cracks, in turn, are more likely to propagate because they obstruct the material's ability to distribute stress and create a concentrated force area at the crack's end. br>Ductile iron is made to deform when subjected to stress. Bending or denting is more likely than cracking. This is a useful property for a vise that will be subjected to high point forces, such as impacts or tension as it is tightened. The fact that the vise dents when struck with a relatively hard hammer indicates that it is ductile, which means it can take a hit and absorb the stress by deforming in that local area without affecting the vise's overall strength, as a crack would. Consider this: glass is extremely hard, and it will never dent even if smashed with a hammer. However, ductility is sacrificed in order to achieve that hardness. High carbon steel is similar to high carbon steel in that it is extremely hard and can be sharpened to a razor sharp edge. It chips off if you hit it against something hard rather than folding the edge over. In material science, every decision is a trade-off. off. Toughness is far more important than hardness when it comes to vises. br>br>- Now that I've gotten my rant out of the way, let's get down to business - br>br>Over the years, I've had a variety of vises of various quality. In terms of quality, this is easily among the top two or three. Without a doubt, the best value for the money. This is the vise to get if you want a lifetime vise that you'll still be using in 50 years. br>In terms of build quality, it's comparable to Wilton's mechanics vise: minimal lash when reversing directions, screw feels tight and precise, and it still has a good positive response after a lot of use. It's a good balance of mechanical advantage and travel speed at 5 threads per inch screw pitch. For many years, I used a high-tpi machinist's vise, which was great when you really needed to clamp down on something, but it was a pain to open the jaws when I needed to put something larger in. You seemed to be spinning in place for a long time. It's got a lot of clamping power. br> According to my calculations (thread pitch of 5/in. You get a mechanical advantage of about 15 to 1 if you use a 6" handle. So, if you apply 100 pounds of force to the handle, the clamp force will be around 1500 pounds, give or take. If you really worked at it, you could probably get up to about 2000 pounds, but the friction would quickly increase after that. It can withstand a lot of bending and hammering. I don't think the vise will ever fail at the attachment points because they're so strong. The swivel locks are well-designed and secure the vise in the position in which you lock them. br>I haven't found anything I don't like so far. br>The only thing I'd point out is that the jaws that come with it are quite aggressive; they do hold, but I prefer a lighter knurl that strikes a balance between chewing up the work and hanging on for dear life; you could also just use some jaw pads.
There will be no second chances. My purpose is to be a weekend hobbyist who builds and constructs on a regular basis. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but I did need something of excellent quality. I'm not disappointed in the least. Nothing shakes, budges, or rattles because of the tight construction. If the jaws open and close smoothly, that's all that needs to be done. The jaws fit together perfectly and are perfectly aligned. br>The anvil (I got the 6" model) is big enough for most of the work I do. The rotational base's locking was a concern, and I was willing to weld the base to the vise block if necessary - That's not going to happen. br>It's just an excellent vise at an excellent price.
I've bought a lot of junk vises in my time, but I've also used a lot of great industrial vises like Wilton. This one is pretty darn good for home use. It appears to be well-made. It isn't sloppy-looking in any way. Like some scumbag vises, I'm letting it all hang out. firmly and straightly inserted and removed screws I haven't beaten on it yet, but I don't believe it will be a problem due to its sturdy construction. br>I believe it will be a lovely focal point for a home garage that is already lovely. "BRO, where did you get that badass cool orange vise?" your friends will exclaim, impressed. I'm glad I went ahead and bought it.
This is the anvil after a straight on tap and a 45 degree tap. Body pressure is not 60,000 psi. Small screws hold the jaws in place. I was surprised by how good the handle is. The jaw is tight, but with only 4 threads per inch, you'll have to overtighten them all the time to keep things in.
Despite the fact that it's made in China, I have to admit that you get a lot of bang for your buck with this product. As others have stated, this is a very sturdy vise; I was concerned that it would be too small when I ordered it, but I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived! Clamping jaws are attractive but aggressive, necessitating the use of soft jaws. However, this is true of any vise; I only mentioned it because they're well-made. For a reasonable price, this is an excellent addition to any workshop!.
br>It appears to be very well made and sturdy. For a vise, the fit and finish are excellent. I have only had it a short time and have other vises, but so far it appears to be an excellent value for the money. The screw is both spring loaded to remove slop and chrome plated for wear, which is nice. I have beaten on it a bit already and have had no issues.
For my saw shop, I needed another vise. This one appeared to be reasonably priced, and orange is one of my favorite colors, so I sympathize with it. br>br>The turn bass kn on this vise is useful despite its poor design. It doesn't use standard quarter-turn locks; instead, to rotate the head, you must thread the keepers out several turns. br>br>And last but not least, the most serious flaw. The jaws are not aligned properly. It is only right on the right side when gripping a chainsaw bar with it. br>br>The steel is also extremely soft. I dented the anvil part simply by tapping a socket against it to extract a nut. Overall, very poor. br>br> I would not purchase this item again. The only reason I gave it two stars is because of the excellent paint job.
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