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Heavy-duty cast iron cross slide vise has replaceable serrated 4in. jaws that open to 3in. Two swivel crank handles adjust both forward and sideways for versatile clamping and precise drilling capabilities. Set screws hold positioning tightly for drilling. Longitudinal movement of 6in. with cross travel of 8in. 3 slots on 2 sides and 1 slot on one end secure vise to drill press. Jaw Capacity (in.): 3, Jaw Length (in.): 6, Material: Heavy duty cast iron, Handles (qty.): 2, Longitudinal Travel (in.): 6, Mount Type: 3 slots on 2 sides and 1 slot on one end
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Good tool, but it requires cleanup and adjustment.
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The good news is that this is a very sturdy low-cost X-Y cross-slide vice for your drill press. The bad news is that it arrives "dirty" and in serious need of adjustment.
This tool is about 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of a "professional" equivalent. And once you clean it up and properly adjust it, it is reasonably smooth and quite sturdy.
Mine arrived in good shipping condition, but covered in oil and with quite a lot of the metal filings visible from it's machining. It was set up incredibly sloppy - something like a quarter to 1/8-inch play in all directions! Fortunately, disassembly is easy and a liberal blast of WD-40 on all the parts followed by a wipe-down with a rag or paper towel takes care of the filings and mess. Then oil the slides and turn-screws and reassemble the machine. Setting the adjustments is easy - just set for the best combination of minimum play and reasonable ease of operation. That's not tough - It made me wonder if a chimp had originally adjusted mine.
If you allow an hour or so and for the clean up and adjustment you wind up with a pretty good vice for the money.
Chazzz
Rating: 
(3
out of 5) @ 2005-05-22
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