Universal compound vise

[visedog]

Hello friends,

I am getting this two-axis, India made compound vise (5", 40 lb) for $140. Can you tell me if it is worth the price. Thank you.

 

[Cope]

I've had this one for several years.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/4-Cross-Sliding-Vise/D4082
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[visedog]

Thanks for the replies. Grizzly is too expensive to order from India (shipping cost exceeds cost of vise!). Regarding Harborfreight, I have heard that they sell Chinese goods which are cheap but not very sturdy.

 

[rsanter]

Hell no
That's a $49.99 vise

You need a good used one? I'm sure I have a couple of them

Bob

 

[ptgarcia]

Looks like the OP is in India. Shipping from Visalia would probably cost a fortune.

 

[larry_g]

Are you planning to just use this for X-Y positioning of a piece for drilling, or do you intend to do some milling? If you intend to mill then watch this,

It shows why milling in a drill press with this table is a bad idea.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[1982fxr]

Over here I would not spend $140 on that.

It's 12 pounds heavier than the harbor freight equivalent but that ain't saying much. Any other options?

 

[visedog]

The other option is to go for a self centering vise (also made in India) but cheaper ($100). What do you think?

 

[visedog]

Are you planning to just use this for X-Y positioning of a piece for drilling, or do you intend to do some milling? If you intend to mill then watch this,

It shows why milling in a drill press with this table is a bad idea.

lg
no neat sig line

No milling, just accurate centering.