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(1) Rockler 9'' Quick Release Workbench Vise
| Brand | Rockler |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29.9500 |
| Tech Spec |
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| Technical Documents | |
| Jaw Opening | 13" |
| Jaw Width | 9" |
| Style | Workbench Vise |
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58 Reviews
Rockler 9" Quick Release Vise
I love it. Its a beast. It has a unique feature for the quick release that is activate by turning the handle to the left. Slides quickly and easily against the target board and tightens in a 1 and 1/2 turns. I added two sacrificial pieces of wood to the jaw to extend the bite to 11'.
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Exactly what I wanted to do exactly the job I wanted done.
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Wood Vise
Works perfectly. No issues with installation
Could have used a clue as to the screw size for the wood faces. Believe it is 5/16” 18NC
Could have used a clue as to the screw size for the wood faces. Believe it is 5/16” 18NC
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9” bench vise
Easy to mount. Simple operation. Works as advertised.
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9” vise
Works great. Was not a big deal to install
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Worth every cent
This vise is rock solid. After retrofitting my bench it went on quite easily. Going to snag the 5/16 18tpi bolts to attach the jaws I made. Huge improvement over my sjobergs mdf vise.
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Excellent shop vise.
Very strong yet easy to use!
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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.
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This is a great vise to have. I am considering getting another one
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My current vise is smaller and not quick release and this one finally went on sale.
JOE P
on Jun 7, 2019
Was suggested by a professional woodworker
CAROL S
on Jul 24, 2018
My current vise is smaller and not quick release and this one finally went on sale.
JOE P
on Jun 7, 2019
On sale and needed one.
Don
on Jun 4, 2019
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.
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.
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- Corwin D on Jul 30, 2016
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2016
Where was this manufactured?
Is this vise installed under bench top?
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.
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- Blake W. on Jan 8, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 24, 2015
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.
BEST ANSWER: You can take it apart but I don't recommend it. I used clamps to hold it in place to attach to the bench
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- John O on Dec 31, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 7, 2015
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.
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.
BEST ANSWER: Installed easily and holding power is great it is even on pressure and I like the slip drive .
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- Chris C on Mar 1, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
what does quick release mean?
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!
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- Mark P on May 4, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2015
Does it work for bench 2 and 3/4 inch thick?
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...
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- Michael G on Jul 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 6, 2015
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?
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.
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- Robert S on Dec 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 22, 2015
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?
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.
My guess.
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- Bill H on May 31, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2015
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?
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.
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.
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- Kenneth F on Oct 9, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
What are the dimensions of the faces of the vise?
BEST ANSWER: I have maple 3" x 9" boards screwed to the faces, fit perfectly.
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- Chris M on Aug 1, 2018
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2016
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
Jack
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.
Hope this helps.
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- Kenneth F on Jul 12, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
Can you buy parts for this vice. ?My quick release is worn out. The special nut is stripped.
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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- BRYAN W on Feb 27, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2017
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