Recent content by skeelo221

I ended up going with the FF80. So far I love it! Massive upgrade coming from the F36 for sure. The flex head is nice and solid, not floppy at all.

I am in the exact same situation! I have an older 36T Snappy F936 and want to upgrade finally to a "new" 80T model. What did you go with? I use my hand tools 95% of the time on my motorcycles, so am sometimes in some awkward spaces. I am between the regular F80, the FR80 (same but with...

For sure a finer thread and nicer/slower/more controllable thread is more important for me than speed. Money no object, I would get the Wilton 1745 and the schematic of that is very similar to the 744 in regards to spindle nut casing and the swivel lock...

Thanks for the reply -- I thought it was a crazy price as well but honestly I was not sure what era the vise was and if it was any good. I appreciate the help, I will likely get the Wilton 744 or 4500.

Dave, thanks so much for your detailed response! Wow -- much appreciated! Thanks for the insight on the positive lock on the swivel. I agree, that's extreely annoying if it slips while you are pushing on it from the side. I actually called Wilton this morning to ask since Wilton's catalgue...

Hello, first post here! Been lurking for a while, especially in regards to this Craftsman vise. I am in the market for a quality vise that will last me a lifetime. Of course I would prefer the Wilton 1745 but like most, the price is prohibitive. I am also having trouble finding the...