Hello all
I am thinking of getting a drill press vise. Any recommendations or stay away from. I am looking at SS and Craftsman.
Thanks for any comments
Sunset22
drill press vise
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I have tried several models. I will not purchase Craftsman again. Far too many of their products fail and their parts are more expensive than even Shopsmith. I do have and on occasion use the one shopsmith sells, which incidentally is manufactured by a third party. It is efficient, works and I have never needed to repair it. I do not use it often, when necessary I am glad I have it. Jim
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I bought a 4" Craftsman at Christmas for myself, and I compared the HF, Lowes, HD, and ones at Woodcraft. The Craftsman had the best fir and finish of all and was $15 cheaper after I printed a coupon, and picked up at the local Sears. It ain't no old-school Wilton, but it'll do for me. It also has the arcing angle, so I can make cool marble races.
I also bought the same sized Craftsman Bench vise. I think their all cr@p compared to what used to be made in USA back in the 60's & 70's, but what are you going to do on a budget?
I also bought the same sized Craftsman Bench vise. I think their all cr@p compared to what used to be made in USA back in the 60's & 70's, but what are you going to do on a budget?
Hand Engraver of Metals; Maker of Exquisite Kindling; 1955 Greenie Mark V (NOW with a 1989 Headstock); Magna Band Saw; Magna 4" Jointer; Miscellaneous Craftsman & Porter-Cable electric woodworking tools.
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I don't really use my Shop Smith as a drillpress. Mainly because I have a DuraCraft stand alone drillpress. But, I have one of these that I use fairly often. It does well for most things but there are times when a larger or x/y type vice is needed.
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This past Feb, SS had an e-mail special on their vise. It's a "wolfcraft" 4 position vise. SS adds the t-slot adapters. I do use the drill press function a lot. Just now getting back into my garage/shop. From what I see, I'd recommend it.
SS PowerPro, bandsaw, jointer, jigsaw, belt sander, bisket cutter & dust collector. Plus a DeWalt 735 planner, and router.