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Rockler 9'' Quick Release Workbench Vise

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Overview

Features:

  • Easy to install.
  • Jaws are drilled out for easy attachment of wooden vise pads.
  • Features adjustable pop-up dog on vise face for clamping panels in conjunction with bench dogs.
  • Manufactured from close-grained cast iron with hardwood handle.

    • What's included

    (1) Rockler 9'' Quick Release Workbench Vise

    Technical Details

    • Designed for benches up to 2-1/4" thick
    • 9'' Wide jaws with 13'' opening capacity
    • Vise face: 2-7/8'' high
    • Screw Diameter: 7/8''
    • Brand: Rockler
    • Weight (lbs): 29.8000
    • Jaw Opening: 13"
    • Jaw Width: 9"
    • Style: Workbench Vise

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    Why did you choose this?
    Rockler Store
    because i need the device.
    john p on Sep 10, 2016
    on sale
    Tom K on Jul 12, 2016
    because i need the device.
    john p on Sep 10, 2016
    wanted a quality vise
    Darrell S on Aug 31, 2016
    on sale
    Tom K on Jul 12, 2016
    low cost
    David S on Jul 6, 2016
    It was on sale and I need a woodworkng vise bc currently I dont have one.
    Richard R on Jul 5, 2016
    My current vise stopped working properly and apparently can't be fixed.
    Ronald C on Jun 27, 2016
    I ordered this vise to attach to my work table.
    Robert R on Jun 26, 2016
    BUILDING A NEW WORKBENCH FOR SUMMER HOME
    Victor P on Jun 25, 2016
    This item was recommended in the plans for a workbench I'm building from the ground up. I got an email from Rockler for $40 off and jumped on it. I'm pretty excited for it to arrive. Lots of good reviews.
    Brian S on Jun 25, 2016
    advise of a friend
    Richard D on Apr 24, 2016
    Made my own workbench, very happy with the quality and the way it works
    REX H on Mar 7, 2016
    Excellent bench vise, added soft wood jaws. Works flawlessly every time.
    ERIC M on Mar 2, 2016
    Reviews of the product and value for the money.
    Tate W. N on Feb 27, 2016
    It's what I needed.
    Darrel G on Feb 21, 2016
    great vise
    Michael G on Feb 8, 2016
    Great Vise!!
    Samuel L on Feb 5, 2016
    Rockler has good quality products, at least ones that I have ordered. It rated highly in the review section.
    Larry G on Oct 2, 2015
    work well with the work bench I have
    Drew K on Sep 10, 2015
    Shopped and compared vises and decided the 9" would suit my needs and the free shipping awarded me by Rockler clinched the deal.
    Robert S on Sep 10, 2015
    I need a vise and it good reviews.
    Donald K on Sep 1, 2015
    Looks like the best price for a 9" bench vise, similar to Lee Valley 9" vice.
    Roberta J on Aug 21, 2015
    Should meet my more limited needs with new workbench I'm building. Quick release and ability to add wood jaws.
    John M on Aug 14, 2015
    just needed a good vise
    Gary V on Aug 12, 2015
    High rated. Larger size was desirable.
    David H on Jul 1, 2015
    Seemed like a good/fair price for item, good reviews.
    Robert K on Jun 29, 2015
    Recommended for work bench build
    Michele E on Jun 13, 2015
    I did some research and decided this was the best vise for the money.
    Tom R on May 27, 2015
    BUILDING CABINET MAKERS BENCH
    robert r on Apr 18, 2015
    wanted a quality vise
    Darrell S on Aug 31, 2016
    low cost
    David S on Jul 6, 2016
    What size and gauge of bolts are needed to install wooden jaws? It seems to have threaded bolt hole a on the cast iron jaws.
    Ruskin H on Jan 22, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: The threaded holes for mounting wooden pads to the jaw faces are 5/16" - 18 TPI. These mounting holes are located 1" down from the top of the jaws and centered 6-3/4" apart.
    I bought this vise yesterday. Is is possible to disassemble it so you can install it by drilling holes for the guide bars in your apron? There is a little pin in the back of the rear jaw but it doesn't really budge. Before I do anything I would like to see if anyone else has installed by drilling out holes in the apron of the table.
    Peter M on Dec 28, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: I disassembled the stationary jaw thinking it would be easier to mount it to the bench. Wrong... No one at rockler can tell me if the spring of the spring set goes against the thread or not. The brocken view shows the spring set and the spring on the wrong side of the special nut. What is the best way to put it back together or is there a place for me to send it to be put back together. Thank you John 01/02/2016
    Where was this manufactured?
    A shopper on May 25, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: Taiwan
    Is this vise installed under bench top?
    Dennis on Jan 8, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: The simple answer is, yes. The only problem I had was that I did not install the vise when I built my bench and had to trim about 1/4" from the underside of the bench to raise the vise enough so the pop-up dog would be high enough to use properly. I had to do this while laying on my back and using my router over my head. Not a lot of fun. Other than that self generated problem, the vise is great! Don't know why I waited so long or how I ever got along without it.
    what does quick release mean?
    bob m on May 4, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: Once you’re ready to un-clamp the vice, instead of fully unscrewing the vice to release what is clamped in the jaws, you only have to turn the handle a quarter to a half of a turn to engage the quick release mechanism. Then you just pull the handle to separate the vice’s jaws, hence “quick release”. It works great!
    How big of a wood piece can I put on the front yaw realistically? Are there any guide lines when it comes to how long the hardwood piece should be? Same question goes for the thickness. Since there already is a bench dog on the front jaw the wood doesn't have to be 2 inch thick...or should it still be rather thick?
    Peter M on Dec 30, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: I am not aware of any guidelines ,but would limit the overhang to no more than 2 inches on each side, The faces don't have to be very thick, I stuck with 3/4 inch oak faces and it works well.
    I recently made a jig for bending steamed wood with the vise. The first attempt worked well. Each subsequent attempt ended in failure as the vice kept "slipping" and wouldn't allow me to apply enough pressure to bend the wood. Is there a way to "tighten" up the vise so it doesn't slip as you tighten it? Is this typical of quick release vices?
    ron S on May 31, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: I'm guessing that your first attemp required tightening the vise several turns of the handle, but subsiquent attempts only required snuggling it up because you didn't open it much to release the first piece, my guess is the pawl on the threaded shaft didn't get engaged enough to bite. I'd try opening the vice and then close it with the handle.
    My guess.
    I've had this vice for about 4-1/2 years, and I mounted it as a front vice on my workbench with no problem. Initially the QR would "stick" occasionally and I'd have to remove the workpiece from the vice and then screw it all the way in, at which point the QR could finally backup and then "release" (with a loud pop). When I went back to Rockler to return it, I was told that was not uncommon with this vice, and that the vice would "wear in" (break in) after a little use. That problem did go away after about 4 months of use. But about 18 months ago the QR began "popping open" completely (occasionally at first but now about 98% of the time) completely releasing the piece I'm working on - usually when I'm tightening the screw, and almost always if I'm sanding or sawing a piece in the vice (anything with rhythmic vibration seems to do it). At ths point the vice is essentially a useless piece.

    Did I get a lemon or is there an easy fix? (and yes, my gut feeling is that I should have insisted on returning it in the first place, but I let myself get talked out of it). I don't think a vice like this should wear out quite so quickly - my other bench vice is over 20 years old and has never given me a single problem.
    Airedad on Mar 1, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: Installed easily and holding power is great it is even on pressure and I like the slip drive .
    I just installed this vise into my bench, but it doesn't "engage". In other words I can't clamp anything. Can someone tell me what's wrong?
    Mark C on Oct 7, 2015
    BEST ANSWER: When I turn the handle clockwise it automatically engages the clamping mechanism. continue turning to clap it down.
    to release, turm counter clockwise a full turn & it releases the clamping mechanism the you can pull the jaws all the way open. hope this helps.
    I have built a sturdy workbench, but the bench top is 3/4" plywood. Is this thick enough to mount the 9" bench vise? Can I mount it by building up the thickness from underneath?

    Jack
    Jackhulse on Jul 12, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: My bench is 1 1/2" Thick ( 2x4). I had to add 3/4" plywood under the vise. That put the top of the vise about 1/8" below the table height. It works perfect for me.
    Hope this helps.
    Can you buy parts for this vice. ?My quick release is worn out. The special nut is stripped.
    michael m on Apr 29, 2016
    BEST ANSWER: I don't know if you can get parts for it.
    So far mine is working fine . How old is your vice?

    Reviews

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    4.4 / 5.0
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    Great vise. For years I have...
    Great vise. For years I have looked for a vise with the large wooden handle just like tyhe ones I used in woodshop in high school. The diameter of the handle is more comfortable to use. The vise is sturdy and well made. Instructions for mounting would have helped. Locating the mounting screws is done easily by placing a piece of paper on the mounting plate and rubbing a pencil along the edges of the plate and the holes. Take the paper and place it under your bench top and transfer the markings. I'm designing a new bench an I'm having a problem with designing the legs and frame to support the top. The vise extends under the bench top and interfers with the frame supports for the top. Again, I think instructions with measurements for clearence requirements would be helpful. Once you get past the mounting issues I believe this vise will be working in my shop for years.
    April 5, 2008
    Not what I was looking for.
    I was looking for a nice quick release bench vise. Unfortunately once I got it I realized that the quick release mechanism wasn't what I wanted. The quick release on this is engaged by loosening the vise 1/2 turn, then you can push it in or pull it out freely. So to disengage your workpiece you turn the handle and pull it out. I was looking for a vise that I could back off with the handle, rather than only using the quick release.
    I had the vise for 2 months trying to convince myself to get used to it. During the 2 months the mechanism slipped as I was tightening it 2-3 times, but re-engaged the threads and worked fine.
    Overall it's not a bad vise if you are looking for this type of quick release. Had I known this I wouldn't have gotten this one. It seemed sturdy and well made, just not for me. I'll go with a record type vise.
    October 28, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Advanced
    So far could not be more pleased
    I reviewed what was out there in woodworker vises and for size, features and price I choose to purchase the Rockler vise.

    It was an easy install, though I did struggle a bit lining up the clearance holes to installed the wood liners. But I got that done.

    The vise works great and I am very pleased with the purchase
    November 27, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Beginner
    Excellent vise
    It is a little heavy when installing it but it works as advertised. I took a bit to get used to it since this is my first vise, but now I do not know how I got by without it.
    December 21, 2015
    Purchased
     11 months ago
    March 1,2015 I paid 129.99.
    This is a very good vise for the money. Installs easily
    I would buy it again.
    May 25, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    A must have product!
    I built my workshop about 18 months ago and pretty quickly built a sturdy and very heavy bench. At the time I did not see the need for a vise. A while back Rockler put this vise on sale and, in a moment of weakness, I ordered one. I installed it last month and thought it looked really cool. I am now building a Morris chair and am working with mortises and tenons for the first time. How in the world did I ever get hand work done without this vise? With the addition of hard maple jaws it clamps easily and firmly and holds the workpiece absolutely steady. My mortises were done using a router so they needed to be squared up. I defy anyone to accomplish this without a vise. Need to do some sanding? Again this vise will hold your work rock steady. The ease of use of the quick clamping and release make this vise a definite must have product. To repeat, how in the world did I ever get hand work done without this vise? Yes, I would recommend this to a friend, or anyone else. If you have a bench, get this vise.
    June 12, 2015
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    great vise- heavy duty and easy to install--highly recommended
    January 28, 2016
    Purchased
     10 months ago
    Highly recommended vise
    This is an excellent vise and I would recommend it to anyone. It was easy to install, works very smoothly and easily, and the rapid release works really great. Saves a lot of time. I use it for a front vise on my woodworking bench and like it so much I bought the 7" vise for my end vise. Highly recommended!
    April 4, 2016
    Purchased
     6 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Great
    Great vice. Well built and heavy.
    May 24, 2016
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    A great value and works perfectly....
    A great value and works perfectly. Mine came with a template for the 7" vise but that did not get in the way of a pretty easy install. Added hardwood clamping surfaces. The quick release feature is excellent!
    March 18, 2008

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