TheSoundBarrier
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I finally was able to pony up enough scratch for a new vise. I didn't want to risk it with a Chinese vise from Harbor Freight, etc... I want one vise that will last forever - an investment of sorts.
I ended up finding a deal on a brand new Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise. It has 4 1/2" jaws and a 4" jaw opening with a 3 1/4" throat depth.
This looked like as small as I'd want to go for a 'smithing vise. I didn't want a huge hoss of a vise, so this Wilton 1745 seems to be the ticket for most gunsmithing jobs requiring a vise. Your thoughts?
Anyone have any experience with this make and model of vise? I'm confident in my purchase, but in anticipation of its delivery, I'd like to know if any of you have any success stories to keep my enthusiasm/anticipation up. I can't wait to set this piece of gear up on my bench!
I ended up finding a deal on a brand new Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise. It has 4 1/2" jaws and a 4" jaw opening with a 3 1/4" throat depth.
This looked like as small as I'd want to go for a 'smithing vise. I didn't want a huge hoss of a vise, so this Wilton 1745 seems to be the ticket for most gunsmithing jobs requiring a vise. Your thoughts?
Anyone have any experience with this make and model of vise? I'm confident in my purchase, but in anticipation of its delivery, I'd like to know if any of you have any success stories to keep my enthusiasm/anticipation up. I can't wait to set this piece of gear up on my bench!
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