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    Bolting Vise Stand to Floor

    Thanks for all the suggestions. The Hilti system is very slick but I'm only doing 4 inserts. Looks like the Red Head drop ins are the ticket for me. I'll cross my fingers that the slab is thick enough:unsure:
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    Bolting Vise Stand to Floor

    Good ideas. But I might want to move it temporarily and then put it back.
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    Bolting Vise Stand to Floor

    I finally picked up a vise that came with a sweet stand. I want to bolt it to the floor and need some "advise". The holes in the base plate are 1/2". Is the correct way to drill a larger -- maybe 1" hole and epoxy a threaded insert? I may need to move it occasionally. Here is my new vise and...
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    Columbian Vise Advise

    Thanks. I'll keep looking.
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    Columbian Vise Advise

    I am considering it. 60 bucks seems reasonable. There is no picture with jaws closed. Top view and side view
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    Columbian Vise Advise

    Does this vise appear repaired?
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Hi all, New here, and putting together a more serious workspace. My grandpas 3 1/2 inch Wilton Shop King on my workbench vise is not quite up to the task of holding bicycle tubes while I hack and file on them. Does this look like a decent set up? My research here and googling says this is an...
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