Where I live now I have no workshop all of a sudden :( the garage has been converted into a living area, so my normal man cave/work space is non existent or very limited to outside work.
I find myself needing a vice from time to time, nothing large like a bench vice but something decent sized say 2 1/2" to maybe 2 3/4" vice in size . I was thinking about a vacuum/suction base vice. I'd like something larger but with my living arrangements now the vacuum base vice seems like the best fit. I don't want to just leave a vice sitting outside in the weather that I may only use 2-3 times a year and not for bigger projects. My neighbors and friends will let me use their larger vices anytime I ask but I do not want to be "that guy" any time I need a third hand.
I was wondering if any of you use them? What features you look for and if any of you think there are some models/brands I should look at?
I was just checking some out on line but before I buy one I thought I would ask what you guys like.
Thanks in advance.
same situation; don't trust the suction cups; permanently mounted a small vise on a board, that I pull out & secure w/ C-clamps, when needed
I have a little vacuum base...it works great for most light duty reel servicing. If i'm going to put serious pressure on something I use the bench mounted vise. 8)
I have left my big vise outside in all weather for 20 years now.
Wirebrush every 3 years or so and a can of Rustoleum ::)
I also have no room inside for a dedicated vise area.
All my work areas center around that vise.
It was my Grandpas of course...
Best,
JT
Quote from: philaroman on February 09, 2017, 04:29:34 PM
same situation; don't trust the suction cups; permanently mounted a small vise on a board, that I pull out & secure w/ C-clamps, when needed
I have my vice mounted to a board as well. Thiscworks well in a small workspace, and frees up precious bench space.
There are a clamp-on vices that work much better than suction. This one is cheap and very versatile for light work:
https://www.riogrande.com/Product/Tabletop-Swivel-Vise/113147 (https://www.riogrande.com/Product/Tabletop-Swivel-Vise/113147)
-steve
I have a couple of vices but I can't talk about them because of the 12 year old rule. :D ;D Seriously the clamp on Vise looks like it can work for a lot of stuff. Dominick
Works fine Dominick until you have to start pounding something. Anything more than a tack hammer and you will pound it to death. The jaws are not precision either but they hold tight enough for use with small hand tools.
-steve
I have a clamp on in one shop; fine for light work and mobility is nice.
Hey Steve you're looking a little grungy. ::) ;D Dominick
It's Saturday so I scrubbed up.
-steve