Starrett 162A Pin Vise Tool – Holds Drills, Wires, Jewelry, Taps Up to 0-0.040" (1mm) with Tapered Collet, Knurled Rings, Nickel Handle

In addition, Starrett's quality is comparable to what I expected as far as bits holding together properly. as you can clearly see in the video, the shaft is bent like a banana. Neither the pin vice nor its packaging appears damaged in shipping, and there are no indications that it was damaged during shipment. As luck would have it, I also purchased a hand pin vice and a set of pilot bits at the same time. In the months since purchase, I have heavily used the bits and hand vice. My pin vice broke during the process of fitting it into my drill yesterday, and I haven't been able to use it since. If Starrett is willing to exchange the watch, I will contact them. I contacted them, but I don't know what they can do since I purchased it from Amazon. The only problem is that they offered to check it to see if it could be covered by the The only downside is that I have to ship it to them, and I'm assuming I'll be responsible for return shipping if the product is no longer under warranty. Buying a new one would cost more than half of that price. The luck of the draw. Despite its 30 day return policy, I do not like Amazon's return.

Wes Wade

| Jul 19, 2021

Yes, it is. It's all that much better now. It's the best pin vise that you can buy and you'll do the job easily with it. I'd describe it as a Starrett tool that does everything it should. I am very pleased with the fit and finish of everything and how well it performs. The drills and parts are held in place by it with strong holding force. My favorite thing about these is that long pieces of stock can pass through the handle completely. The feature is not one you’re likely to use every day, but when you need it, it's very useful. Some of the comments suggest that there is a rough opening/closing action in the threads and incorrectly believe that it is the threads' fault. It is the collet pressing against the inside of the nose that they feel. You can sprinkle a drop of oil over Long periods of time are spent in boxes sitting upright inside hot warehouses. It's long past time for the oil on them from the factory to evaporate.

Brynn Logan

| Mar 16, 2021

In my first experience with a pin vise, I don't really have anything to compare it to, but it seems to be high quality and highly precise. The vise held the setting of an earring while I cut notches into them with a Dremel This protected the soft gold posts from damage by keeping them in place and preventing them from spinning. My purchase could not have been more perfect. It was worth the few extra bucks I spent to get this one instead of a cheap generic, which may have been of inferior.

Bentley Bass

| Aug 11, 2020

Suitable for use as drill bits but not as drill bits. It acts as a form of chuck by pinning the very tip of the slide rather than acting as a tool to pinch the slide. It is because of this that drill bits have nearly a I will be staying at the hotel until 125. At the tip of the bit, there is 25 inch travel.

Meilani Doyle

| Feb 08, 2021

There are 61 to 80 pins that fit into this small pin vise. used a number 80 in it and the little vise held it tightly. To find out the maximum number of bits it could hold, I tried it with some of the larger numbered bits. Number 56 will actually be held in this slot. It's not a secret that Starrett makes 162B and 162C vises in I assume this little vise is made in the U. S. It's a very well-made little thing. Despite its simple design, it's very well made - the knurled handle and chuck allow for easy hold and are This is a quality show. Despite its size, it is quite It has a handle that is about 3/16" in diameter and measures approximately 3 inches long. If you wanted, you could use a microdrill in the pin vise, then use that pin vise in a regular drill chuck, however this idea isn't intended, and it will definitely Rather than using this type of bit in a pin vise, it's best used in one of the little push drills made specifically for this purpose. This is a gorgeous little device for those who appreciate fine tools.

Gideon Newton

| Jul 09, 2021

Almost no slop is visible in the threads on the knurled knob, and the knurling is perfect. It was initially a bit rough and crunch when the threads were first woven. As soon as I tightened it up and varied the settings, it smoothed out effortlessly.

Amelie Carver

| Nov 21, 2020

It's a Starrett. This drill press runs true and I can use it with my drill press. I liked this pin vice much more than the other one I tried before it. A well-made chuck that gives a good grip is easy to tighten. It appears they are made in the United States, according to the Starrett website.

Nyla Vega

| May 10, 2021

I agree that it is expensive, but I have never encountered a product like it before. It is perfect for modeling and I love it. If you are looking for quality, I highly recommend it.

Christopher Morgan

| Jul 18, 2021