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(1) Rockler 9'' Quick Release Workbench Vise
| Brand | Rockler |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29.9500 |
| Tech Spec |
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| Jaw Opening | 13" |
| Jaw Width | 9" |
| Style | Workbench Vise |
4.4 / 5.0
82 Reviews
Great vise
Using the vise for a month + now. I initially had an issue with it maintaining pressure (and read another review with the same issue). I thought a part had broken, but it turned out it was user error - I didn’t allow enough clearance for a bearing to turn which was stopping the vise from fully engaging. Once I made more space, problem solved.
The quick release process takes some getting used to, but you’re talking about a day or two. You loosen a half turn or so, and pull. I find it to be very efficient.
The quick release process takes some getting used to, but you’re talking about a day or two. You loosen a half turn or so, and pull. I find it to be very efficient.
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Great Vice
Perfect for my needs and very easy to install.
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Great Vise!
This is the best vise I have used. The quick release works great. I have another cheap quick release vise with a lever but I like this style even better with the release built right into the tightening mechanism. The handle is very comfortable. Contrary to previous reviews I read, the jaws came together perfectly square to each other.
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Heavy duty and very smooth
This is a high quality vice and it operates very smoothly. In my installation, it was far easier to remove the back and the screw and then put it back. It would have been useful if the instructions explained how to do that, but I figured it out.
One note. The threaded holes used to mount the wood jaws were painted in pretty badly. When I tried to put in a screw, I could tell the threads were starting to strip. I stopped immediately and went and bought a metric tap. I used the tap to clean the threads and everything was fine. However, it would have been good if they had put a plug in the holes before painting, so they would not be full of paint. Otherwise, it was fine.
One note. The threaded holes used to mount the wood jaws were painted in pretty badly. When I tried to put in a screw, I could tell the threads were starting to strip. I stopped immediately and went and bought a metric tap. I used the tap to clean the threads and everything was fine. However, it would have been good if they had put a plug in the holes before painting, so they would not be full of paint. Otherwise, it was fine.
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Rocker vise
Getting it for Christmas have not install but very heavy built seems well made will up date when installed
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Good basic vise
Easy install and great vise
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quality vise at a good price
I used this vise, on a workbench I was building, I think it is important to incorporate whatever details you plan on your bench in your design, that made installation a breeze, this vise has a rear plate/ jaw and mounting plate that will require some thought if used in retrofitting your bench if you want it jaw mount flush ( under mount along with skirt/ rails will require thought )
I bought on sale and for that price I don't think you could buy a better one.
I bought on sale and for that price I don't think you could buy a better one.
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Bench vise
This works great the quick release took some time to get used to. Other than that it's fantastic
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Easy to install - works smoothly
Installation was straight forward and easy to adapt to thickness of my bench top, This vice is my first - works well - just what I was looking for.
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Great vise, great deal
Great deal, works smoothly and huge opening distance, can’t believe I got this for so little. Template made installation easy. Suggest using a buddy for help installing - this vise is heavy for one person
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Why did you choose this?
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Great price and Rockler reputation for quality woodworker tools.
Matthew W
on Jul 2, 2020
More substantial tool than others reviewed : more iron in mounting base, full size handle, deeper throat.
John S
on Jun 29, 2020
Great price and Rockler reputation for quality woodworker tools.
Matthew W
on Jul 2, 2020
Needed a good vice and this seems to fit the bill.
Eric
on Jun 30, 2020
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
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
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
Can I mount it on a 4 1/2 inch thick torsion box table and attach extra tall wooden jaw pieces to bring it flush with the surface?
BEST ANSWER: This vice can be mounted to just about any flat surface. Just take into consideration that the base should be heavy enough for the work or pressure that the vice will be used for. I would recommend the base of the vice be mounted to wood that is 1 1/2 inches thick.
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- MARK H on May 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jun 9, 2018
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
My question is similar to Peter M. My bench is designed with a 10" apron across the front. I ordered the vise, but it will be 7-10 days before delivery. Meanwhile I am building the bench. The vise is obviously designed for a table or bench without an apron. The Vise Instructions online do little to inform me about the rear of the inner jaw. Do I cut out a slot from the apron where the vise will be mounted? Cutting it now, before assembly, would be easier. How deep a slot? I wish there was a schematic online to answer these questions. Why isn't there one, Rockler?
BEST ANSWER: The rear jaw of the vice must be flush with the top of bench. If the top is thicker, you will have to cut out enough to allow the jaw to be flush. If thinner then a shim would be necessary . The apron must be cut to allow the workpiece to be clamped. If the apron is flush with the top edge, just cut out enough for the vice. If it’s attached to the edge you could leave it. Just cut out under the top.
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- ERIC P on Feb 24, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2018
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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