FlaChef
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I got a caspian slide and frame, am ready to try my hand at a first 1911 build. I have lots of advice on lots of things and have a shopping list going for all parts and most tools (purchases will be spread out over about the next year).
What I need is a good budget vise (i know to stay away from the home depot chinese no name). I got this from an article on the cylender and slide website....
I recommend that you buy the best vise you can afford. Two very good vise manufacturers are Wilton and Record. They are both available through MSC Supply Company. The Record is an English made vise and I believe the best buy for the money. The Wilton top grade machinist vises are quite expensive. You need to buy a vise that has jaws that are at least 4” wide but 5” to 6” is better. The vise must have a swivel base that can be locked down securely. The heavier the vise is the better as it resists movement.
but i see so many vices by those two brands doing a web search, and I have no idea what all the different specs and stuff mean (two identical looking vices to me, but one that says it's a machinest vice and one says something else and one is double the price).
Price is an issue, so any advise would be appreciated.
What I need is a good budget vise (i know to stay away from the home depot chinese no name). I got this from an article on the cylender and slide website....
I recommend that you buy the best vise you can afford. Two very good vise manufacturers are Wilton and Record. They are both available through MSC Supply Company. The Record is an English made vise and I believe the best buy for the money. The Wilton top grade machinist vises are quite expensive. You need to buy a vise that has jaws that are at least 4” wide but 5” to 6” is better. The vise must have a swivel base that can be locked down securely. The heavier the vise is the better as it resists movement.
but i see so many vices by those two brands doing a web search, and I have no idea what all the different specs and stuff mean (two identical looking vices to me, but one that says it's a machinest vice and one says something else and one is double the price).
Price is an issue, so any advise would be appreciated.
