Table Vise

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I’m in the market for a light duty table vise. There are some parts I have to glue and it seems to me that a “third hand” would help things out. Anyone have any expereince or any recommendations for a vise?

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I am very happy with my Dremel 2500-01 multi vice. It clamps onto the edge of a table, desk, workbenchnch, etc. rather than sitting on a table top.

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I would have to agree - also I have the Vacuum Model which works well on any smooth surface such as my Kitchen Counter top which I have for my Shop and Modeling table top!

BOB H - Clarion, PA

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I have a couple of Pana Vices and really like them.

http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-301-PanaVise-Standard/dp/B0002BC1AY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403016804&sr=8-4&keywords=pana+vice

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Bob, Do you have a model number for the vacuum vise? I cannot find it on the Dremel web site. Dante

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The Vacuum Vise is a WILTON brand (Brink & Cotton - is the only name on it other than Wilton Tool Group) - I believe it may have been from one of the Big Box Stores!

It was a gift - so I am at a loss as to where it was originally purchased

BOB H - Clarion, PA

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Perhaps something similar to this?: http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-63500-Vacuum-Width-Opening/dp/B00004XPVS

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YEP! That is the one I have!

BOB H - Clarion, PA

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Thanks, Bob and Maxman!

Dante

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Are there any issues with the vacuum holding the vise steady and in-place? I plan on using it when needed on the top of a desk which I use as a work bench.

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Harbor Freight has a similar vacuum vise with rubber jaw inserts for $16.98, if you want to spend less!

Cedarwoodron

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My Vacuum unit will hold things fairly steady but it is NOT designed for HEAVY work (filing - hammering - etc.)!

If I have to get into heavier work - I have a 4" bench vise and a 6" bench vise.

The 6" vise is mounted on a pedistool that is scewed to my Garage Floor - It will take a beating!

And as far as machining frames I now have a vertical mill - which makes short work of that type of work!

BOB H - Clarion, PA

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In addition to those mentioned above, a smal vise such as this one: http://www.micromark.com/mini-toolmakers-vise-1-1and4-inch-capacity,7028.html can be very handy. I have both one of these and a Panavise and they are both very useful.

Joe

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I got a very useful table vice from Sears (Craftsman brand) long time ago. The “name” in table vices is Panavise. They are the best you can get, but lesser ones work well. The vacuum part works well on a smooth table top like formica. It holds well enough for a light vise, leaves no morks or holes in the table top, and lets you move the vise around or even put it away. As a rule sawing, filing, sanding comes out better when the work is held in a vise.