Forward DT08125A 5-Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise 360-Degree Swivel Base and Head with Anvil (5", Ductile Iron)

I didn't know what size bolts to use when I bought this vise because I couldn't find any information on Amazon or the vise's website. The bolt holes are 1/2", and I used full thread to give myself plenty of room to tighten the nuts. My bench is relatively thin, so I got 2 1/2" bolts, which had enough thread to securely tighten the bolts. Simply measure the depth of your bench, add 1 1/2" (the vise's metal is about 1/2" thick), and you're good to go. I hope this has been of assistance to someone.

Melina WALLIS

| Jul 23, 2021

Strong and dependable. There are no flaws in the gear system. The rotator adjustments are small and difficult to turn with just your fingers, but this is a minor flaw. The pipe holder is one of my favorites. It's already proven useful in an unexpected situation. This is what I'll say: After clamping a control arm from my truck in place, I removed the old ball joint with a ball joint press. I had to use a 4-foot pole due to the amount of force required. To get the ball joint out, I used a foot pipe as a breaker bar and stood on it. Even when I slammed a 4 lb sledge against the breaker bar, the clamp didn't slip or budge. I'm happy with my purchase.

Ernesto Osborne

| Nov 26, 2021

Does exactly what I was looking for. This is a big, chunky vice, and there have been a few times when I've wished for a bench vice but been able to make do with something else. I wasted an hour this past weekend attempting to bend a 1/4" piece of flat steel. I ordered the vice and didn't even have to bolt it to the bench; it solved my problem in less than 15 minutes (and gave me a nice, clean bend). I'm in ecstasy right now. br>br>I noticed that there were some questions and comments about bolts and bolt sizing above. Because it'll be on my workshop bench, I don't mind if the bolts are a little longer, so I got these 3/8" 16x3 bolts. 5" bolts and a super-strength super-strength superstrength superstre (Normally, I would have gone to Lowes to find bolts, but COVID is going on, and I didn't want to deal with the hassle. ) I try to keep my Lowes visits to a minimum until I have a list of what I need, but I just went there last weekend, so Amazon comes to the rescue:

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Landon Wolfe

| Dec 17, 2021

I've used it to hold things for welding, brazing, pounding on, etc. It's very sturdy and versatile. For a general workshop, this vice is ideal.

Theodora Goodwin

| Sep 04, 2021

The vice is well-made for the price, and it closes precisely and with the desired amount of hold. While this isn't a professional vice, it certainly looks the part and offers all of the features a home user could want. I attached it to the corner of a sturdy workbench, which gives me a lot of flexibility in terms of what I can hold and how I can hold it (by simply rotating the base 90 degrees). The anvil portion has served its purpose and is relatively hard; my only criticism is that the pipe end's jaws are not replaceable, and the design of that end is limited if you want to hold a pipe at 90 degrees because there is a piece blocking that orientation. To be honest, the fact that it revolves makes it a non-starter. issue. Also, I'm still looking for a 5 inch non-slip shoe. Jaw pads are marring because they only appear to be available in 4 or 6 inch sizes.

Noa Baldwin

| Mar 25, 2021

Naturally, I'd prefer a Very Heavy Duty 6" Capri, but for that price, I can get two of these and they work just fine. It should last a long time, in my opinion.

Nora Ruiz

| Jul 30, 2021

I didn't get a warranty card or a manual with my order, either.

Berkley Livingston

| Feb 22, 2021

I was looking for a 5 inch vise that was versatile, and this vise from Forward is an excellent vise at a reasonable price.

Gregory Rose

| May 31, 2021