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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): 29.9500
    • Jaw Opening: 13"
    • Jaw Width: 9"
    • Style: Workbench Vise

    Product Warnings

    WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product

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    Why did you choose this?
    Rockler Store
    Rockler reputation in general, Paul Sellers video in particular.
    Thomas E on Feb 25, 2018
    I need a large vice for the side of my bench.
    James K on Dec 26, 2017
    Rockler reputation in general, Paul Sellers video in particular.
    Thomas E on Feb 25, 2018
    Looks solid and reliable
    Derek M on Feb 18, 2018
    I need a large vice for the side of my bench.
    James K on Dec 26, 2017
    i NEED A VISE FOR MY NEW WORKBENCH.
    N/A N on Dec 12, 2017
    price and quality
    Annelies H on Dec 9, 2017
    This seems to be my best option for a vise which opens 13 inch wide.
    Troy E on Nov 19, 2017
    becaUSE
    george w on Sep 11, 2017
    Built a work bench for a friend using this vise. Works great. Building another bench so I am installing another.
    LAWRENCE H on Sep 8, 2017
    I needed a good woodworking vise. My regular vise would tear up my wood.
    Nathan M on Jul 15, 2017
    Used it at a workshop, simple , no frills, effective, just what I need
    Bruce B on Jul 7, 2017
    I buy tools only when I really need them; and then I prefer to spend a little extra for a good quality tool that will (hopefully) perform very well and last a long time. That's what I expect from this Rockler 9" vice.
    Matt L on Jun 19, 2017
    Stumpy Nubs recommended.
    Dennis the Broker on May 9, 2017
    Reminds me of the vise I had years ago.
    Patricia F on May 1, 2017
    It had all the features I needed, such as a large wooden handle and it will fit a bench 1 3/4 " thick.
    Robert T on Mar 24, 2017
    Need another one.
    Patrick L on Mar 17, 2017
    Recommended by plans for workbench by Woods mith Plans
    Leroy K on Mar 6, 2017
    didn't have one
    CASEY S on Mar 5, 2017
    Liked the large wooden handle
    G B J on Jan 22, 2017
    it has large wooden (easy to use) handle and is 9" wide.
    Ralph327 on Jan 17, 2017
    I have looked at several quick release workbench vises, both in-store and online. This one appears to have good reviews, meets the specifications that I need for my new workbench, and is a trusted brand.
    M Chris R on Jan 8, 2017
    I need a vise and the built-in bench dog seems handy.
    Thomas T on Dec 30, 2016
    Building a workbench
    Austin A on Dec 28, 2016
    The best option, by far, for the need.
    Guil N on Dec 24, 2016
    My son wanted this for Christmas.
    Tom F on Dec 12, 2016
    nice vise at reasonable price
    Curtis T on Nov 3, 2016
    building a workbench
    Anthony L on Oct 10, 2016
    Workbenches
    Robert S on Sep 29, 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
    Looks solid and reliable
    Derek M on Feb 18, 2018
    i NEED A VISE FOR MY NEW WORKBENCH.
    N/A N on Dec 12, 2017
    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.
    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.
    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
    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 .
    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!
    Does it work for bench 2 and 3/4 inch thick?
    Bruce B on Jul 3, 2017
    BEST ANSWER: it's designed to be used on benches up to 2-1/4" thick....however, an extra 1/2" is no big deal...just make your wooden inserts extend up that extra 1/2" to stay flush with your benchtop...
    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 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: You stripped out the cast iron piece? Are you sure it does not just need a little oil? It seems to me the holding mechanism would not work either if it were stripped... Call rockler if you are sure that is the problem. ...might be cranking too hard if you really did strip it out though

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    Excellent shop vise.
    Very strong yet easy to use!
    April 18, 2018
    Purchased
     3 weeks ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    The extra width was nice, I didn’t need it at the moment but decided to spend for it anyways. The quick release and set function is really nice especially when I need to use only one hand to get the piece set.
    February 27, 2018
    Purchased
     2 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Beginner
    This is a great vise to have. I am considering getting another one
    November 20, 2017
    Purchased
     7 months ago
    Happy with the time it took to receive it and installation was easy
    Installed the vise with no problem works great
    July 26, 2017
    Purchased
     9 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    good vise working well
    June 8, 2017
    Purchased
     11 months ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Intermediate
    Got a Grip
    Actually, this was given as a gift so all I can say is that he was thrilled to get it.
    May 23, 2017
    Purchased
     11 months ago
    Appears to be a great vise am currently building a work bench will be using as a side vise. Am sure it will don the trick!! Super well made. We will see!!
    April 11, 2017
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Awesome!
    Best you will find in its price range. Solid buy for the money. The "racking" that is often talked about in a vise is not present when it is locked down. Not a single complaint here.
    February 26, 2017
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Great tool!
    I have very little experience as a woodworker. This vise will really help me tackle new projects. Installion was fairly simple and I really like the quick release. I also bought some bench dogs to make the vise even more useful. I highly recommend the vise!
    Ready for use!
    Ready for use!
    January 25, 2017
    Purchased
     1 year ago
    Woodworking Experience:
    Beginner
    More than I expected
    This is a great heavy duty vise! It really is overkill for woodworking. Just need to learn how to use the quick release when tightening, loosing is no problem.
    December 18, 2016
    Purchased
     1 year ago

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