Speedjaw 3-Inch Low-Profile Bench Vise, Ratcheting Handle, Detachable Posi-clock Base Mount, Durable Steel Jaws

So I made myself a nice workbench that I can fold up and out of the way if more garage space is required, so I needed a low-profile vise and the 4" version of this vise fit the bill. Overall, I think it's a pretty good vise, but I had to make some minor adjustments to it to get it that way.First, I noticed that the two screws that hold the vise in position weren't engaging the mounting ring correctly. I found that the ring is cast iron and the cast line was right in-line with all of the notches. I took a 7/32" round file and filed every notch, so the lock-screws now properly engage the mounting ring. Speaking of the mounting ring, the vise doesn't come with any mounting screws/bolts. I decided to use #10x2 1/2" sheet metal screws to mount the ring to my bench. Those were the biggest screws I could find whose heads were still small enough to fit into the countersunk holes of the mounting ring.I then noticed that I couldn't quite press the jaw-unlock button down far enough to get the speed jaw function of the vise to operate properly. I tore the vise apart and found that the radius on the bottom side of the button was too large, which made for some interference between the button and the vise body. I decided to take a flat file to it to make some clearance. After removing some material, the button works fine. You can kind of see where I had to file in the 3rd picture I uploaded.When taking the vise apart to fix the button issue, I found that the two, long, socket cap guide bolts were only hand tight. When reassembling the vise, I decided to use some thread lock and I torqued them down a reasonable amount.The first thing I did after getting the vise installed and functioning properly was sharpen the chain on my chainsaw. That's when I noticed that the face of the jaw inserts were nearly flush with the throat of the vise. When I clamped the chainsaw's bar into the vise, the chain was hanging up on the vise's throat. To solve this issue, I put some washers between the jaw inserts and the vise, which you can kind of see in the 4th pic. After that, I could easily spin the chain by hand.So, after some tinkering and a dollop of elbow grease, this vise is a pretty good addition to my garage.

I don't typically write reviews, I guess it is true that people wont say anything unless they are unhappy. I didn't expect much for the price but I didn't get even that.The function is anything but smooth. The ratcheting handle ratchets only some of the time. The quick release feature functions but the lock doesn't fully engage so it cannot be tightened to hold work securely. I took it apart to see about correcting the fundamental problem of being able to hold work and found many signs of poor machining.My favorite was one of the allen head bolts used to hold the vise to the base wouldn't rotate. I found that one of the larger bolts used to limit overall travel had been machined into the mounting hole (the two holes intersect on one side). They must machine the larger bolts in after mounting the vise to the base because they cut half the head off the mounting bolt to get the limiting bolt in. This had the added "feature" of making it impossible to remove the mounting bolt on that side with the larger bolt still in place. Mind you, this was on one side only.I will end up with a fair amount of time into this to make it useful. I should have just bought a better vise.

I'll keep this brief: I really like the design of this vise. I hoped it was fully functional and worth the money.What I received is a high-tech designed vise with uneven jaws that track and clamp like a cheap cloned vise from a long boat ride and originating in countries far, far away.The parts were assembled poorly, the long hex bolts were looking bent, misaligned, and not a very clean-looking assembly. The SpeedJaw Vise needed grease to function the speed ratchet. Otherwise, the ratchet speed release would not function. Grease, re-assembly, and patience are required for use.I wanted this to work out of the box and hoped for higher manufacturing standards. The jury is still out.

Heavy duty vice with adjustable angle. The cast iron is uneven and this makes the jaws uneven as the top of the jaws are not level with each other by about 1/8th inch, end to end. Despite the uneveness of the jaws, the vice works well. Mounting screws were not included, so you need to provide your own. I used #14, flathead, 2 inch length woodscrews to fasten the base to my workbench. Vice can be removed from the base when it is not in use.Altogether, a good value for the price.

It is, once setup properly, a fast and versatile vise. It won't replace your 6 inch stationary vise with an anvil but it clamps with great speed and makes a good diy milling vise being low profile. The build quality is a little lacking however if you take all of the guides out and oil every part that moves and use thread locker on the guide rods this thing is way more solid and clamps with even pressure.

I tried and tightened everything I could think of to make this work. But the vise would rock in every direction. Also, not good at holding a chainsaw for sharpening.

Got the permanent base installed and the vise locked right in. However, the connection between the vise itself and its own base is really loose, and the bolts used have a head that is indecipherable. The whole thing is sturdy, just not the part you use.

Works great! Mounted easily. Wish the manufacturer would have included the three screws needed to attach it to the work surface. And, I wish the seller would offer the matching Speed Grip anti-abrasion pads on Amazon.com.

Es una muy buena prensa, el único inconveniente que le vi es que la cuerda donde va el tornillo para fijar la palanquilla estaba barrida y por ende no hace presión, fuera de eso es muy práctica y portable

Excelente producto!!!, muy buenas mejoras con relacion a los tornillos de banco tradicionales, me gusto mucho su funcionamiento y simplicidad