HFS(R) Precision Toolmakers Vise V-Groove, Bench Vice Clamp 0.0002" (2-1/2'')

The vice is nearly the perfect size for my Grizzly G0704 Mill. It holds items tightly. I found the vice was square on the working surfaces, and the screw system is very smooth. The jaws hold work tightly. I found it easy to connect to my table on the mill. Very happy with this purchase. AD2

Bought this for holding small parts on my surface grinder. It has plenty of gripping power very happy. Can be used on its side as well will by again

The vise seems to be well made and the screw moves the jaw easily and without any play, but the vise is much larger than I expected it to be. The description says the jaws are 2" wide but in fact, they are close to 2-1/2" wide. The drawing shows them as 63mm wide, which is 2.48" I measure the jaw depth as 1-1/8" rather than the stated 1 inch. I admit I didn't pay a lot of attention to the measurements in the drawing or the other specs listed below. So I have only myself to blame for getting something larger than I intended. I'll use it, but I wish I could find one that was built the same but smaller. I have a Sherline vertical mill and this would be too large to use with it. The product dimensions in the Technical Details are much larger than the vise or even the box it came in, so pay no attention to those. The metric dimensions in the drawing are the ones to go by. The weight is about 8lbs.

I recently bought a harbor freight mini mill, which I am very happy with. But I needed a vice. I almost went with a typical mill vice. But even the "small" 3 inch mill vices were huge for this mill and would hang off the table awkwardly. This vise works perfectly. The size is just right. I have milled a few things already and could not be happier.

Square and well made

Beautiful piece of equipment, I was surprised how heavy (in a good way) it was. At first I was concerned that clamping pressure would be much less than a Kurt style vise with a wrench but it clamps onto workpieces very well with the manual knurled wheel as opposed to the wrench style tightener. Fit and finish is extraordinary, buy with confidence.

Why has the description and the seller statements that it has 4" dimension between the jaws not been changed? - it has ~3" between the jaws when fully opened.It's going back.Change the description!

The vise is well made and holds quite well without having to use a lot of force.