Description
This table-mounted bench vice with 60 mm wide jaws is the perfect choice for hobbyists who need a compact, reliable tool for clamping and working on small parts. It is designed especially for precise and safe work, which makes it an excellent aid for countless uses. The bench vice is easy to attach to a table with the clamping screw, which ensures firm mounting without extra fittings.
The table-mounted bench vice combines compact size and durability, which makes it the perfect choice for spaces that need a reliable yet easily movable tool. Its jaw width is 60 mm and the maximum opening is about 35 mm, which is enough for most light clamping jobs. The cast iron body ensures durability and allows precise work without bending or movement.
The clamping screw of this table-mounted bench vice is designed to hold the tool firmly on the edge of the table. Mounting needs no bolts or complicated tools, which adds to ease of use and allows quick moving from one workstation to another.
A versatile tool for different needs
- Electronics repair and assembly: This bench vice is excellent for small jobs that need precision, such as working on circuit boards, cables or small metal parts. The small bench vice holds the parts firmly in place, so soldering or fitting components is effortless.
- Jewellery and crafts: Makers of small, precisely made jewellery or craft projects appreciate the bench vice’s ability to hold work materials firmly in place. Its jaw guards can be padded when needed so that no marks are left on the surface of delicate materials.
- Hobby modelling: Hobbyists who work on scale models, such as cars, aircraft or dioramas, benefit from the stability of the bench vice. It lets you paint, cut or glue parts safely without worrying about them moving.
- Light clamping for wood and metalwork: The bench vice suits small woodworking jobs, such as shaping decorative parts or clamping small mouldings, and light metalwork, such as filing and cutting small tubes or rods.
- For schools and courses: The compact size and simple mounting system of the bench vice make it an excellent choice for workshops at schools or courses that need a safe, easy-to-use tool for beginners.
Features
- Jaw width: 60 mm
- Maximum opening: about 35 mm
- Material: Cast iron
- Mounting: With clamping screw to the edge of a table
- Recommended use: Clamping and working on small parts
Bench vice instructions for use
- Installation: Open the bench vice’s mounting jaws and place it at the required point on the edge of the table. Tighten the clamping screw firmly so that the bench vice stays in place.
- Use: Open the jaws to suit the workpiece by turning the screw. Place the workpiece between the jaws and tighten the screw until the piece is firmly in place.
- Maintenance: Keep the moving parts of the bench vice clean and lightly oil them when needed so that it keeps working smoothly.
Choosing a suitable bench vice
When choosing a bench vice, consider the following:
- Size and jaw width: Choose a bench vice whose jaw width and opening match the size of the pieces you work on.
- Material and construction: Cast iron bench vices offer durability and stability, which is important for precise work.
- Mounting method: Table-mounted models are stable, but if you need portability, consider a model with suction cup mounting.
Warnings
- Always make sure the bench vice is firmly mounted before use.
- Do not overload the bench vice; it is designed for working on small parts.
- Use protective equipment, such as safety glasses, when working with the bench vice.
FAQ
- What is the bench vice’s maximum opening?
- About 35 mm.
- How is the bench vice attached to the table?
- With the clamping screw to the edge of the table.
- What material is the bench vice made of?
- Cast iron.
- Is the bench vice suitable for metalwork?
- Yes, it is suitable for working on small metal parts.
- Can the bench vice be attached to any table?
- Yes, as long as the table edge is strong enough and its thickness suits the clamp.
