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Thread: What do you think of this vise?
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25th Jun 2014, 10:41 AM #1
What do you think of this vise?
Masters Hardware have this vise for $93.75 which looks to me to be good buying. Gearwrench appears to be made on Taiwan.
In my case it would only be for occasional use and nothing like the workhorse that a real metalworker would need.
What do you think of it please?
I finally got around to getting a Gearwrench Tap & Die set from Masters, and this is still in transit (arrives today I think).
I thought it was pretty good buying at $148 (significantly less than at Gasweld), but when I went to get the link just now, the priced has dropped to only $111
https://www.masters.com.au/product/1...l-set-75-piece
Bugger!
Also picked up a 3/8 Socket set (again Masters) which was really good buying for $90 (that is, $1 per piece!):
https://www.masters.com.au/product/1...t-set-90-piece
Most stores are sold out of that one so I asked a forum member and he very kindly picked up one for for me. Should arrive tomorrow.Regards, FenceFurniture
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25th Jun 2014, 10:53 AM #2Pink 10EE owner
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Looks OK to me...
It is not ye-olde Sidchrome quality, but it is not ye olde Sidchrome price either..
I think it should give good service for occasional use...
I bought two chinese tap and die sets years ago.. One metric, one UNC/UNF... Quality is not amazing, but I replace the ones that wear out quickest from lots of use with higher quality taps/dies, and the odd ones that never seem to get used, save my rectum when they are needed..Gold, the colour of choice for the discerning person.
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25th Jun 2014, 11:04 AM #3
Thanks RC. And ye-olde Sidchrome quality is out the door anyway...
Regards, FenceFurniture
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25th Jun 2014, 11:34 AM #4Most Valued Member
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hi mate looks ok. Ive herd gear wrench is a good brand. I had one of there telescopic pry bars.
I really liked it and i really gave it a good test and it was up for the heavy work that i do.
the tap and die set looks like a copy of the snap on one my brother has.
If you dont like it take it back. but i think you will be right. Plus you made a good buy/s
aaron
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25th Jun 2014, 11:42 AM #5Most Valued Member
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Cant help on the vice.
There are some interesting threads in that tap set, though you never know. Depending on the thread chart they could be second or third choice(or not at all). But you'll be laughing the day you need a M9x1mm
Stuart
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25th Jun 2014, 12:00 PM #6Most Valued Member
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Well spotted stu i didn't notice all those sizes. Funny hay .A fair few wasted tools.
you never know they might catch on.
If the tap and die wrenches are reasonable quality I think its sill not to bad of a buy.
depending on them.
I brought some tti tap wrenches that where terrible i defiantly couldnt
recommend them.
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25th Jun 2014, 01:12 PM #7Most Valued Member
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I would never buy a new vise.
Better off getting a s/h Dawn - 5" is a nice size.
Generally go for $40 - 50 on Gumtree.
Some of the imports have cheesy leverage bars.
RobThe worst that can happen is you will fail.
But at least you tried.
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25th Jun 2014, 01:50 PM #8
For a new vice I think it would be fine, but I have to agree with Rob there are normally plenty on gumtree, or at least there seem to be here.
One problem though, where the hell will you put it?
Cheers,
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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25th Jun 2014, 02:19 PM #9Mechanical Butcher
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Is the vice really all steel?
Jordan
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25th Jun 2014, 02:19 PM #10
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25th Jun 2014, 02:26 PM #11
Apparently not, judging by this website:
http://mytools.co.nz/products/gearwr...in-150mm-fixed
Pretty exxy over the ditch too.
Is there any advantage of cast iron over steel or v.v.?Regards, FenceFurniture
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25th Jun 2014, 02:33 PM #12
Nope, definitely cast iron - Masters are just inconsistent with their info:
https://www.masters.com.au/product/1...ers-vice-100mm
which says that the 4" version is
- Quick action thread
- Replaceable hardened steel jaws
- High quality forging using HT230 cast iron
Regards, FenceFurniture
- Quick action thread
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25th Jun 2014, 02:46 PM #13
Hi Brett,
Have a look on Gumtree for a second hand Dawn vise and see how the prices compare
I recently swapped my chinese swivel vise for a blacksmith style leg vise on one workbench. I don't think I'll be going back to the swivel vise anytime soon..
Ray
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25th Jun 2014, 02:59 PM #14
Hi Ray, unless I'm missing something, I don't think the Gearwrench is a swivel - just a round base - looks that way to me anyway, and no mention of swivel.
I will have a look around Gumtree though.
This part is interesting:
"Steel handle is designed to bend before the vice is overstressed"
I wonder if that is something that you guys know about, or whether it's just excusing what is known to be a soft handle?Regards, FenceFurniture
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25th Jun 2014, 03:04 PM #15
Crikey - this guy is either dreaming, or the days of a $50 Dawn are gawn:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kiama...ice/1048002837Regards, FenceFurniture