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This table top vice has the wonderful facility of a Ball & Socket head, below the jaws, to enable the clamped workpiece to be positioned in whatever position is most suitable for the hobbyist for the required task. The vice can be used as a "third hand" for assisting in painting small figures; or to enable the drilling, cutting, filing etc., of small components. It's versatility makes potentially problematic manipulation of small items much simpler. The suction clamping facility on the vice base works superbly - PROVIDED THAT THE SUCTION PAD IS PLACED ON A SMOOTH CLEAN SURFACE - before operating the lever to actuate the suction function.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This vice looked like exactly what I was looking for with its ability to angle the jaws to suit the item being held. However on using it, whilst the suction is excellent, it doesn't last very long. The suction is lost after about a minute. I tried on various surfaces and tried using some grease on the rubber base to try improving the seal. It still wouldn't hold so the thing is useless. Shame really because otherwise it would be excellent value for money. I wish I had sent it back within the time in order to swap it for a vice which clamps down to the tabletop/bench etc.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The vice when it arrived seems to have a light covering of cosmoline or similar (a good thing!) so needs a good cleaning down and relubricating before use. The construction is metal and is reasonably heavy. The suction base leaves a little to be desired however. While it does work it's not going to stay clamped down on any surface that isn't absolutely free from dust etc (this was expected and in no way detracts from my particular use of the vice) This is an ideal table top vice for locksporters at a fraction of the cost of some of the 'named' brands.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
It's a good hunk of metal, so it weighs a fair bit more than some of the plastic alternatives, but that does mean it'll survive a fair bit of use and abuse. The suction plate which keeps it locked in place works very well on a suitable smooth surface ( I use a tempered glass chopping board), but it's less reliable on a normal desk top. The rubber covers over the vice head work really well - cushion parts without any loss of grip. Works really well for a hobby vice.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
There are no a few niggles with this vice but it is very cheap and they are easily overcome, the suction does not work for long but it is only designed for light weight use so it shouldn't matter, the screw is heavily burr'd but if you spray with some wd40 and treat it like you're retapping it while you're winding it in and out slowly, it will free up so although it does have a few niggles it is not hard to overcome
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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