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1.Columbian 33153 153 3-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Swivel Base Clamp-On Bench Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $46.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $29.35 You Save: $16.65 (36%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

2.Columbian 36152 162 Piece Mechanic's Tool Set from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $510.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $305.19 You Save: $204.81 (40%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

3.Columbian 41409 140 Series Carriage C-Clamp 0-8 Inch Capacity 4 Inch Throat Depth from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: Too low to display Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

4.Columbian 10203 604M3 4-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Machinist Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $522.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $325.50 You Save: $196.50 (38%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

5.Columbian 33176 176 6-1/2-Inch Jaw Width by 4-1/2-Inch Opening Dog-less Light-Duty Woodworking Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $26.00 Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

6.Columbian 42936 Slip Clutch Bar Clamps 36-Inch 2-1/2 Throat depth from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $15.00 Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

7.Columbian 33150 150 3-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Fixed Base Clamp-On Bench Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $33.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $27.78 You Save: $5.22 (16%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

8.Columbian 10405 205M3 5-1/2-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Swivel Base Combination Pipe and Bench Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $1,142.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $788.19 You Save: $353.81 (31%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

9.Columbian 10201 603M3 3-Inch Jaw Width by 4-Inch Opening Machinist Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $426.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $262.64 You Save: $163.36 (38%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

10.Columbian 10205 605M3 5-Inch Jaw Width by 8-Inch Opening Machinist Vise from: WMH Tool Group
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $820.00 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $635.49 You Save: $184.51 (23%) Prices subject to change.
The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that. Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer ... Read More

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