YOST Vises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe Vise with Swivel Base
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No, I felt the same way and wanted a USA vise, which start at $450 if you really want one. The Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise is available on Amazon, and that is what I purchased. All vises made in the United States are stamped with the word "United States" on them. I can attest to the fact that the quality of a vise made in the United States is incredible. It's not just about where it's made, but also about the quality and strength of the iron. If you purchase a vise made in the United States, it will either be passed down to your son or grandson or will have a high resale value. I recommend looking at the used Loca market for a USA Vise as an alternative to buying new. They aren't cheap, but they are around half the price of a new USA Vise. Its age doesn't matter, and it will most likely look dirty and beat up, but it will outperform any China made Vise on the market. Remember that you could always sandblast it and powder coat/paint it to make it look brand new.
Rubber/plastic pipe jaws are probably out there somewhere, but I suspect that searching for them will be fruitless. If I needed to clamp fork tubes in a vise, I would do the following:br>1) Measure the tube's outside diameter. br>2) Using a hole saw with a slightly larger diameter, drill a hole in a suitable piece of wood, such as a scrap piece of 2x4. br>3) Cut the piece of wood in half across the hole so that the halves fit around the fork tube; if the fit is too tight, shave off a little more wood. br>4) You can now clamp the wood in the vise that is clamping the fork tube without damaging the metal surface. br>To be honest, this is what I'd do.
The pin is a compromise that allows the jaws to open and close freely while preventing out-of-plane movement. turn the wheel. If you had a clamp-on device, you could do a lot of things. Before opening or closing the jaws, you'd have to loosen the down screw on the side, similar to the Harbor Freight model. So, in my opinion, it is a better idea.
I was unaware of the Wilton 69999 when I purchased my Yost 750DI, which is a good thing because I could have purchased the Wilton based on reputation and previous ownership. Wilton vises were almost always present in my shop, as were Wilton vises in the shops where I worked. Wilton has always been one of the best, and I couldn't be happier with my Yost 750DI, which I bought without knowing about the 69999. In comparison to the Yost 750DI, I was surprised by a few things after researching the Wilton 69999. br>br>The 750DI is made of 60,000lb ductile iron and weighs 63 pounds, while the 69999 is made of 30,000lb ductile iron and weighs 45 pounds. This gives the Yost casting more force before it breaks or distorts. The Yost 750DI castings have a clamping force of 9,000 pounds; I'm not sure about the Wilton, but I'm pretty sure it's not nearly as much.br>br>The 750DI has three sets of jaws: serrated pipe jaws, parallel serrated top jaws, and smooth V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped Jaws that can be used on both round and flat stock. These jaws are all made of hardened steel and can be replaced individually. The pipe jaws are held in place by a system of loose pins that allows the jaws to self-adjust. Alignment is a useful feature. br>There are three sets of jaws on the 69999, as well. serrated pipe jaws, parallel serrated top jaws, and smooth V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped V-shaped jaws, but only one of the pipe jaws can be removed? The pipe jaw that can be removed is made of hardened steel, while the non-removable pipe jaw is made of plastic. Both have a double lock down swivel base and swivel 360 degrees.br>br>Both have a removable side.br>br>Both have a removable side. The Wilton swivel is tightened by a lock down, whereas the Yost swivel is tightened by tightening the jaws. The Wilton has a nice locking swivel. Indexing is also available at 90 degrees left and right on the Wilton's swivel. The Yost swivel has 12 locking points in 30 degree increments (with the use of a spring loaded pull pin), which is a nice feature. The Wilton has a general purpose, light tradesman duty rating, whereas the Yost has an industrial duty rating. I believe the Yost 750E is a better match for the Wilton 69999. It's a medium-duty vise, similar to the Wilton but not quite as good as the 750DI. On the Internet, there appears to be some confusion about where these vises are made; neither are made in the United States, and I believe they are both made in China. br>br>Here are some more specifications to compare: br> Yost 750DIWilton 69999br>Jaw Width 5" 5"br>Jaw Opening 5" 5 14"br>Throat Depth 4" 3"br>Pipe Capacity 1/8" to 3 12" 12" to 3"br>br>br>I'm really happy with this Yost 750DI, I've been using it for two years now and it's If their other vises are as nice as this one, I'll definitely buy from Yost again in the future.
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It isn't every day that I set up a vise; my father had one, he set it up, and I used it. This is, however, the first time I'm doing it myself. Perhaps I can assist you in avoiding the blunders that I did. I'd like to point out that the Yost manual that came with the 750-watt amplifier is not the same as the one that came with the amplifier. The DI vise comes with instructions on how to use it, but only very general instructions on how to install one, and nothing specific to the 750-series vise.
1. Yost 750 is one of my favorite guitars. DI was accompanied by a comprehensive set of tools. For the mounting hole pattern, use a paper template that is the same size as the mounting hole pattern. On the template, the hole placement pattern looks like a giant plus sign () (see photo 1). However, this is not the best way to install it because you won't be able to use all of the features of the vise if you do it that way. When you want to invert the jaws of the vise by rotating them, for example, if you install the vise as the Yost drawing suggests (see photo 2), the large jaws will collide with the front mounting bolt. The mounting hole pattern should resemble a box (rather than a giant plus sign), with holes drilled at the box's corners (see photo 3).
2. In addition, the vise must be set back from the bench's edge by a certain amount. You can't clamp a piece of pipe or wood vertically in the jaws if you move it too far back from the front edge of the bench because the bench will be in the way (see photo 4 for how the white PVC pipe just clears the edge of the bench if you position the vise correctly). The mounting base's flange should be no more than one inch behind the front edge of your bench; This aligns the center of the two front mounting holes 1 and 2. 5/8" from your bench's front edge (see photo 3 for dimensions).
3. Each pair of holes is exactly 6-inches long when the vise is positioned as described in paragraph 2 above. I wouldn't use a template because the spacing is only 1/8" apart. Clamping the vise in place and transferring the drill bit is the best way to drill the mounting holes. 9/16" mounting bolts will need to be drilled for. The bolts will be guaranteed to fit correctly this way.
4. When I tried to rotate the vise's base in the horizontal plane, I ran into another problem. You should be able to accomplish this by loosening the base's lockdown clamps. However, the base still grabbed and wouldn't move freely, or only in one direction, when I tried this. So I dismantled the base to investigate. The maroon colored piece, identified on the parts list as 3 Inner Base Plate, through which the two stainless steel carriage bolts pass, was jammed on one side. When you loosen the two clamps, it appears that the Inner Base Plate does not always disengage freely. I went to the big box store in my neighborhood and found exactly what I was looking for: Everbilt part number 684 838 is a set of springs manufactured by Everbilt. The package contains two pairs of springs, two large and two small. The two smaller ones are what you're looking for. They're the perfect diameter and length, and they don't need to be altered in any way. Simply slide the coil springs over the threads of the two stainless steel carriage bolts that pass through the maroon Inner Base Plate (see photo 5). Then re- Connect the lockdown clamps with the screws. When you loosen the clamps, the springs will cause the Inner Base Plate to disengage and fall (photo 6). br>This vise is still new to me, but everything is working fine now after a few do-overs. overs. I'll update this review once I've had a chance to use it for a while to see how well it works. I wish you the best of luck with yours, and I hope this information proves useful.
I got it on sale for $150 shipped, and it was well worth the money. But don't be fooled - this is a serious situation. THIS IS A CHEAP'O CHINESE VISE (Chinese vises account for the majority of vises sold for less than $400). I decided to upgrade my vise a few months ago and waited for a lower price (sale), and I recommend that you do the same (keep an eye on the price and wait for it to drop). If you're looking for a low-cost rotating vise, the kind with a locking pin is the best option; if you don't need rotation, I wouldn't recommend this vise (it's rather large and tall, and if you don't need it, spend your money elsewhere). *Edit - br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b Because of the false advertising, I have reduced this review to one star. The depth of the vise throat is 3 1/8 inch, not 4 inches. I also included a photo of the vise jaws' depth. In typical Chinese fashion, the vise was designed by someone who has either never used or never seen a vise; if you're not careful, the ledge shown in the photo will catch on any long object you clamp in the vise. When I first noticed the ledge, I was clamping an aluminum bar, and as I tightened it, the bar bent. I was already planning on remaking the jaws due to the cheap'o pattern cut into them (and the fact that they aren't square), so I think I'll make the ledge side jaw a little larger so nothing catches on it. This is simply a case of Yost failing to inspect or caring about the vises they purchase from overseas. Both of these things are deserving of a one-star rating. This will be my final purchase from Yost. In general, I would advise people to avoid Yost (unless they want to work on a new vise to improve it). br>br>Advantages -
1. A pin keeps the rotation locked. This is far more user-friendly than the other Chinese rotating vises I've tried. The other vises I've used relied on friction to keep the vise from rotating, and because friction is so difficult to lock into a normal position, I developed the habit of never rotating the vise. I find myself rotating the vise all of the time, even for simple grinds and cuts, because the pin on this Yost vise makes it so quick and easy. br>2. The vise is held in place by notches/teeth on the base plate. Teeth are far superior to friction (akin to the pin mentioned above) in stopping the vise from turning. 9% of vises I have used in the past would start to turn regardless of how tight the base is tightened. I haven't had a chance to put this Yost vise through its paces, but I'm optimistic.
3. This vise is theoretically made of better-than-average steel (according to Chinese standards). Is it as good as the advertisements claim? Who knows what will happen. When China is involved, you never know, but I have faith in Yost that the steel in this vise is a notch above average. br>br>Cons - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to be.
1. Finish/paint is of poor quality. The vise was already assembled when you received it. From the factory, nicked and scuffed. The Chinese-quality paint job will not impress you if you want to show this vise off to your friends. When I opened the box, I noticed paint damage, so I put this first on my list of cons. Between the pipe jaws and the base, there was also an oil stain. For not even attempting to ship it without damage or defects, you get a minus one star. 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br The base plate is thinner than the Chinese vise I'm replacing, which was even less expensive. This Yost vise's base is approximately 1/4" thick, possibly slightly more. The 3/8" casting base on the crappy Chinese "Bessey" vise I'm replacing. 3. br>br>4. br>br>5. br>br>6. The vise's main tightening handle is, once again, thinner than the even less expensive Chinese vise I'm replacing. This Yost vise's handle is also quite thin. 4. br>br> The main vise jaws are not square, either up and down or left to right. This is by far the biggest letdown. The jaws of an old Chinese "Bessey" brand vise are not square, so that's one of the reasons I'm replacing it. This Yost vise's main jaws are a letdown. The jaws appear to have a slight gap on one side when viewed from above, but when you turn the vise upside down and examine the main jaws, you can see that they are not quite touching on the bottom edge. 5. br>br> The texture of the main jaws is extremely rough. The main jaws have a simple shallow knurling texture to them. Hand tools with deeper knurling are among my possessions. I'm replacing an old Chinese vise with a large cross-section. The hatch pattern was etched into the metal. I'm thinking about purchasing some tool steel and making my own jaws. br>br>While writing this review, I removed a star because of my thoughts and writing about the jaw alignment and quality. br>br>Summary br>br> br>Pretty good vise for the money, especially if you need a rotating vise. Poor fit and finish, but that's to be expected from a cheap'o Chinese vise. It's a shame that a company like Yost would sell its soul to China, but that's the world we live in. "Oh well, that's China," Yost is counting on people to say. "I see there's another company that makes this exact vise (well, they probably get it from the same Chinese factory). " Capri Tools is the name of the company. If you're willing to spend a little more, there appears to be a 10-year warranty.
I was given the Yost 750- For my birthday, I got DI. When the package/box arrived, it was in perfect condition. When I took the vice out of the box, I noticed the handle was bent and the chrome finish had started to flake off. Because there was no evidence of shipping damage on the packaging, it was most likely damaged at the factory. Bending the handle in the first place would require a lot of force. Yost. com was used to register the vice. After that, because it was Sunday, I sent an email to customer service explaining the situation. I received an email from Ryan Nelis at Yost on Monday morning, apologizing for the issue and stating that a new main screw and handle would be shipped out the same day. Later on Monday, I was given a tracking number. The part will be delivered on Wednesday. The process of removing the old one and installing the new one took less than 10 minutes. Although this vice is made in China, the fit and finish are excellent. There are no rough spots, and the machine runs smoothly and without slack. The jaws have 12 preset stop points every 30 degrees and can rotate 360 degrees. It has a lot of gripping power. I tightened the old main screw that I had removed in the vice's "pipe jaws. " I was able to flex the old main screw, but the vice would not budge an inch. It's exactly what I was looking for. I would definitely purchase another Yost vice!.
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