Drill Press Vice

[rpetitho]

Looking at getting a Wilton 12860 Drill Press Vise. It's made in Taiwan, 3in drill press vice that looks like good value and decent quality. Anyone with other opinions?

-Bob

 

[Cope]

Also look at Grizzly's offerings. Lots of choices.

 

[1982fxr]

Since you can't see it in person compare the weight of that one vs other brands. Usually a decent indicator on quality p

 

[shawhite]

I like the heinrich grip master vises for my drill press. http://www.heinrichco.com/gpvise.htm

 

[MFolks]

Get the type that can bolted down to the drill press's table. It's better for those tough jobs that create torque when drilling.

 

[2oolhound]

I like the heinrich grip master vises for my drill press. http://www.heinrichco.com/gpvise.htm

I just picked up a heinrich clone (can't find anything other than casting characters on it) at a swap meet last weekend. It's now my favourite DP vise (I have 4 or 5). It's not only the quick action but the built in parallels on the jaws that "do it" for me. That was $10 well spent.

 

[CNGsaves]

Another drill press vise to look for . . . . . Palmgren.

These are excellent brand.

 

[bubinga]

I have this one, Its nice,
Maybe He'll ship it.
It's been on there a while.
Palmgren Drill Press Vise - $35<small> </small>

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/tls/6100590870.html

 

[exmaxima1]

I have several vises similar to that, but rarely use them. I prefer jaws with a step for holding flat parts, or a "V" for holding round parts.

 

[royce]

I've got a few, but this floatloc stays on the drill press 90 percent of the time.
It is the fastest and handiest to get to drilling,because of the tee nut and sliding clamp.
They come up on ebay now and again

Royce

 

[exmaxima1]

I've got a few, but this floatloc stays on the drill press 90 percent of the time.
It is the fastest and handiest to get to drilling,because of the tee nut and sliding clamp.
They come up on ebay now and again

Royce

I've had a few Float Locks but they did not have open threads like that. Mine were made by AMF but had the same head shape and handle. I think they're now made by Walstrom, but cost around $300!

 

[ez-duzit]

For a long time I've been making do with a 3-1/2" (?) DP vise, but have needed more capacity on a number of occasions. So recently picked up the 8" Wilton. No need to bolt it down--it weighs ~50 lbs! Very pleased with this. Don't go too small.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009E0EBES/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[visedog]

This is my made in India 6" vice (about $60, 45 lb):

 

[astroracer]

I would recommend a cross-slide vise if you are drilling any number of holes in wood or steel.

Much more versatile for aligning drilled holes to the quill. Clamp the part in the vise and spin the handles to locate it. Much easier then trying to locate the center punch THEN bolt down the vise... I have one on my DP and it rarely comes off.
Mark

 

[Teenager with old tools]

I would recommend a cross-slide vise if you are drilling any number of holes in wood or steel.

Much more versatile for aligning drilled holes to the quill. Clamp the part in the vise and spin the handles to locate it. Much easier then trying to locate the center punch THEN bolt down the vise... I have one on my DP and it rarely comes off.

Mark

I have that exact one from harbor freight it's got some weight but still needs to be bolted down when I get time so far only c clamp holding it. Fit and finish isn't very good but it's a decent vice even used it for grinding and welding the other day


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[dr_clyde]

I use a Cardinal Speed-Vise. They are superb. I wouldn't really want to use another, except possibly a Wahlstrom Float Lock.

Depends on what you're drilling.

 

[exmaxima1]

I use a Cardinal Speed-Vise. They are superb. I wouldn't really want to use another, except possibly a Wahlstrom Float Lock.

Depends on what you're drilling.

Speed vises are great, but PRICEY.

 

[Mark in Indiana]

I recommend a tilting DP vise. The one pictured below is a 4" ENCO, made in Taiwan, that I bought new ~30 years ago. Back then, I would use it for holding die parts to work on. The tilt feature made it easier to work on parts with odd angles.
Now, I only use it on my DP. Occasionally, when I'm drilling a part at a funny angle, the angle feature is invaluable. Also, if your DP has a tilting work table, you have the option of drilling out a part at a compound angle.
For me, I wouldn't go less than 4" jaws. It seems to be a sweet spot in vise size for a 12" x 12" DP table.

Cheers

 

[dr_clyde]

Speed vises are great, but PRICEY.

Only if you buy a brand new one... I picked up a nice one for $75 from a local guy selling off some tools.

I also bought one off a member here that needed some love and paid maybe $100? I have a thread about restoring it somewhere.

 

[exmaxima1]

Only if you buy a brand new one... I picked up a nice one for $75 from a local guy selling off some tools.

I also bought one off a member here that needed some love and paid maybe $100? I have a thread about restoring it somewhere.

Yep, used is the way to go. I paid $40 for this one, and it had holes and needed paint. My favorite drill press vise.

 

[catalytic]

I've got a few, but this floatloc stays on the drill press 90 percent of the time.
It is the fastest and handiest to get to drilling,because of the tee nut and sliding clamp.
They come up on ebay now and again

Royce

^^ THIS, or the quick release version of the same, or the similar-but-quicker-acting Heinrich WH-13 Drill Safety Vise

I disagree with pretty much everything else that's been posted. Anyone who has been around enough shops has seen a drill catch and spin a vise, even a big one. The float lock and Heinrich WH-13 let you attach the vise or rest the safety bar against the drill column so that it doesn't spin and smack/cut you to pieces.

If you won't go that route, then at LEAST have something to clamp to the table to act as a spinning stop for the vise, and use it religiously.

 

[royce]

Yep, used is the way to go. I paid $40 for this one, and it had holes and needed paint. My favorite drill press vise.

That vise would be my favorite too.
Step jaws with horizontal and vertical vee grooves, perfect.
They all have their place.
Another thing I do regularly is bolt a angle to the table, like a fence.
Nice for clamping to or setting up stops for longer stock.

Royce