What is the biggest bench vise?
What is the biggest bench vise?
Product Overview. The incredible 18 in. jaw opening (the largest on the market) is able to grip even the largest of projects you may encounter. The vise is built from 50,000 psi cast steel for durability and strength.
What is throat depth on vise?
3 to 4 inches
Throat depth is the vertical distance from the top edge of the jaw (flush with the bench top) down to the top of the main screw and guide rods. For these vises, 3 to 4 inches is the optimal throat depth range.
Who makes the strongest vise?
Capri Tools 10516 Bench Vise. Looking for a large heavy-duty bench vise, then this Capri Tools 10516 bench vise will be your best option. This vise is made of 90,000 PSI tensile strength drop forged steel, which is three times stronger than cast iron and thus provides a more clamping force of 8800 lbs.
Are pony bench vises any good?
This is a great heavy duty vise at a price that can’t be be beat. This was a replacement for a Harbor Freight vise I had. The Pony is definitely better constructed. Clamping force is excellent.
Where are Olympia vises made?
the USA
A: This vise is made in the USA. Helpful?
How thick should wood be to mount a vise?
Step One: Begin by making a plate to mount the vise. I’m using a double layer of 3/4″ plywood here, since it’s dimensionally stable and strong in both directions, and can be easily cut to larger sizes without milling and gluing up panels.
How do you size a bench vice?
Vises are typically available in 4, 5, 6 & 8″ sizes. These sizes refer to the width of the jaws. The larger and heavier the object to be held the larger the vise required. As a general rule of thumb, the maximum throat depth is typically proportionate to the jaw width.
Are Yost vises Made in USA?
Yost Vises has been producing vises of superior quality for both the company machinists and the home craftsman since 1908. Products with a are American Made and these American Made Vises meet or exceed the Industrial Standard of Specification GGG-V-410.
Are clamp on vises good?
As such, clamp-on vises are typically most useful for light duty operations. That’s not to say that they can’t take some abuse and some torque, but the upper limit just isn’t as high as a traditional vise.