Customer Reviews and Photos for:
9'' Quick Release Workbench Vise
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Average Rating:
4.5
(19 customer reviews)
$159.99
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1) Submitted by
Paul, from Metairie, LOUISIANA
on 10/14/2011
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The quick release works well. I am completely satisfied with this vise. The wood handle is easy to use, and takes little force to tighten something in the vise.
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2) Submitted by
Tyler, from Chicago, IL
on 4/10/2011
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Smooth and solid. I chose this vise over a similar but less expensive vise partly because of the pop-up dog in the face.
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3) Submitted by
BJK, from Hendersonville, NC
on 3/17/2011
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This is my first 'real' vise and it is definitely a keeper! The quick release is excellent. My only 'minor' complaint would be that the threaded holes in the jaws for attaching protection surfaces are neither aligned side-to-side nor front to back.
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4) Submitted by
DRC, from Temple, TX
on 1/9/2011
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I've had this vise installed and in use for over 2 years. Still working fine. On rare occaision the locking mechanism will slip when when tightening the vise. Would buy again.
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5) Submitted by
PFV, from Secaucus, NJ
on 11/22/2010
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I recently built a workbench in my basement area, and I needed a really good vise since I am starting to do some woodworking projects. I ordered the 9" wood vise from Rockler and installed it on my bench and now I ready to start wood working. I had a similar vise like this from Rockler years ago and it;s still in use at my work place so I figured why not get the same one for my home shop. It was easy to install and fast. I ordered from Rockler before and will definitely order again !
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6) Submitted by
JDC, from Owingsville, KY
on 8/19/2009
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I recently (Mar. 27, 2009) retired and built myself a hobby shop. I equipped the shop with a new table saw, planer, drill press, new router table, compound miter-saw, dust collector, and a small wood lathe. Of course with all this wood working equipment a good work table is a must and any good wood working table needs vises. My second non-repair project (the shop being number one) was to build me a good wood working table. I fabricated the table out of 1x3x96 maple stock that I happen to have on hand. The entire table is laminate from this stock including the mortis and tenon jointed legs. The table can be seen in the upper corner of the photo. After doing weeks of research on vises I selected the Rockler 9” Quick Release Vise for my front vise for its width and it’s perceived value. The table plans that I based my table on used a variable angle vise. Very expensive. I decide that based on previous quality products from Rockler and the advertised features of this vise it would be perfect for my front vise. So far I have absolutely no complaints. The vise operates smooth as silk and the quick release operates as advertised. I do a lot of clamping at one or the other ends of the vise jaws and so far no racking tendency is evident. I would highly recommend this vise for anyone needing a high quality dependable vise for their work bench. It could also function very well as an inexpensive narrow end vise.
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7) Submitted by
Steve Zapf, from Sauk Rapids, MN
on 10/21/2008
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While refinishing my Grandpa's table I searched for a vise to attach to it. The table came from the basement of his and next my father's clothing store. It was used to spread the clothes on for inspection and pricing. The table is 10'6" long by 5' wide, a woodworkers dream table. This vise attached easily and securely to it. I am loving using it with the bench dogs which has greatly expanded the clamping span. I used purple heart wood and maple to line the vice. I highly recommend this vise.
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8) Submitted by
Charles Bechtel, from Ridgecrest, CA
on 8/27/2008
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Beefy and complete vise. I like the wooden (vs metal) handle. The quick release feature is really nice. It makes the workbench I'm finishing seem complete. I shopped around for similar vises from other sources and the Rockler price was very reasonable. Mine came with both a 7" and 9" template.
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9) Submitted by
Mark Ensminger, from Mashpee, MA
on 4/5/2008
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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.
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10) Submitted by
John Roberts, from Danville, VA
on 11/19/2007
Very pleased with the quick release. This was an upgrade from and old very inexpensive vise. There is no comparison. Would like to see a drilling guide.
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11) Submitted by
Franklin Levin, from Hood River, OR
on 9/24/2007
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The vise is well constructed and works smoothly. The "turn back" quick release is a wonderful feature. I was able to add wood jaws quite easily. The threading seems to be 5/16" coarse thread and I had no trouble finding hex bolts. I recessed these via a forstner bit into 3/4" maple for a very nice set-up. Compared with other vises I have used over the years this product stacks up very well.
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12) Submitted by
Michael R. Turner, from Renton, WA
on 12/28/2012
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The vise is of good quality and works well. However, the instructions say to drill 1/4" holes into the workbench and then attach using 1/4" lag bolts? Actually, the lag bolts should be 3/8" diameter. And there was no mention of bolting the inside face of the vice to the edge of the work bench (although a hole was provided). The present model includes 5/15-18 threaded holes for attaching wood jaws, but there is no mention of them, much less mentioning the locating dimensions. The holes do not seem to be accurately located.
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13) Submitted by
Scot, from San Diego, CA
on 3/13/2007
This is a great vise, I have been using it for about a month and am quite happy.
Would it be possible to add the specs for the drilled faces to the catalog item so I can get some matching machine screws?
Editor's note:
That's a good question Scot! The through holes in the jaw faces are do not have a common machine threading. To install wood faces one uses the hole as through holes only and does not thread into them. Washers and nuts can be used on the backside of the jaw faces to secure wood faces if desired.
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14) Submitted by
Linwood, from Lyons, CA
on 3/6/2008
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Knobs on the ends of the handle kept falling off. I finally gave up, took the metal hardware out, and used screws to fasten them on. Other than that, I like the vise.
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15) Submitted by
Jef, from Memphis, TN
on 3/18/2008
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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!
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16) Submitted by
Arlen Clark, from Ridgefield, WA
on 12/31/2008
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I wish it would have been clear that the vise mounted to the underside of the bench top. My bench has a replaceable top made by cutting a sheet of 1/2" plywood cut in half lengthwise and rests in a pocket formed by nailing a 2x6 to the outside of a 2x4. The vise I had at my last home was a face mounted vise. This one will take a bit of wood butchering to recess it in. Otherwise the quality looks great.
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17) Submitted by
Doc Scantlin, from Huntingtown, MD
on 4/2/2011
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The vice I received was defective in that the rear jaw was tapered a full 1/8" thicker on the left side. Quite a mistake in my opinion. I did not notice this until I had routed the cavity for the rear jaw. I had to shim it and then it worked. Also, the adjustable dog is unusable if you mount the vise as directed 1/2" below the bench top. It's just not tall enough. After shimming the rear jaw and adding a hole for a dog in in wood liner, all works well. Perhaps I just got a "bad one'. I do love the wooden handle.
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18) Submitted by
Brad Feuerhelm, from Presque Isle, ME
on 11/14/2012
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I only gave it 3 stars because the quick release died after only 6 months of light use. Just installed this this last spring. My health has not been good and I finally was able to build my bench and install the vise. It sat in storage for 4 years!
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19) Submitted by
Brian, from Martinez, CA
on 4/1/2008
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I too am very happy with my vise.Got it on sale at the retail store. Just installed it yesterday and all seems well and true.
Although I don't quite inderstand how would you use the holes as through holes and wash and nut them. The two holes on the outside of the inner fixed jaw rest flush against the edge of the benchtop? 5/16ths fit perfect.
Editor's note: To use a washer and nut on the inside jaw one would need to recess in the wood of the table.
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