Description
Price: $46.49 – $24.98
(as of Oct 30, 2024 10:34:19 UTC – Details)
The IRWIN Woodworker’s Vise ensures a firm grip on workpieces with toe-in toward top jaws. With a square body for easy under-bench mounting, it has a provision for installing wood cheeks to protect workpieces. Constructed of durable forged iron, it has a 4-1/2″ jaw capacity perfect for hobbies and light woodworking tasks.
Toe-in toward top jaws helps ensure firm grip on workpiece
Square body seating for easy under-bench mounting
Provision for installing wooden cheeks to protect work pieces
4-1/2″ jaw capacity perfect for light duty woodworking tasks
Crated of forged iron for long-lasting durability
Customers say
Customers like the value, build quality, and vise quality of the product. They mention it’s a solid build, reliable, and sturdy. Some also say it’s easy to mount and use, and works well for their woodworking needs. Customers also like that it holds items securely.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Christian Moussa –
Unbeatable Value for the Price
First off, a word of warning. Do not open the clamp up all the way to the very end without holding both ends or you risk losing your toes. While testing to see how far this thing opens up, I loosened it fully, and due to the dual beam support, I was unaware that the vise had come apart as it was still slightly supported. When I tilted the vise, the front part fell about 5 inches away from my foot. It not falling on my foot was the difference between a 5-star review and a long visit to the ER. You have been warned.As for the positives, for $20, you get a woodworking vise that can handle a large variety of tasks. When you apply wooden planks to the inside of the vise, you will need to drill out 2 holes into the wood on the side that attaches to the edge of your bench. Make sure to attach your wood first, drill your holes through your wood, then predrill holes in your bench for the vice. Make sure to have your screws recessed into the wood to avoid damaging any wood you clamp.The edge where you need to screw or bolt in the vice from the underside is quite close to edge so you need to make sure to drill carefully into the side of your bench to avoid any issues. I definitely recommend measuring twice and thinking everything through before installing. The worst case would probably be chipping off a small part of the side of your bench and moving the vice to a new location. To avoid this, just be patient.I used two #10 2 1/2″ screw for securing the vice horizontally and two #12 3″ screws for securing it vertically. They work perfectly for the size of the holes. I pre-drilled holes with a 3/16″ bit into my workbench to secure the screws. I really wanted to bolt it into the bench horizontally, but I could not find #10 5″ bolt screws to secure the vice into the 4×4. It would probably be overkill anyway. I also used four #10 3/4″ screws for securing the wood into the vice which worked out perfectly. The metal beams that secure the angle of the vice rubbed against one of the pieces of wood at first, but opening and closing the vice a few times wore down the part that was touching and it now works smoothly again.I used a couple of pieces of pine for the wooden clamps which work great. Pine is not hard enough to damage any wood that’s clamped in the vice, but is strong enough to withstand wear. I finished them with some beeswax and this vice is good to go.The clamp holds very well and allows for some great detail work. I highly recommend this vice for the novice woodworker and the professional who just needs an extra vice for fine work on smaller pieces.
MB –
Great Vise for the money
The vice closes up evenly and holds a workpiece securely. It was easy to install. It works as expected .
B. C. Roberts –
Does not work well for plate-quenching vise
I do both wood-working and blade-smithing, so I thought this would be a good, versatile vice for both. Unfortunately, while it is a nice, sturdy wood-working vice, it doesn’t work well for a plate-quench vise because the bench mounting holes are set back from the edge. This means that if you’re trying to mount it vertically, you need some kind of bushing and long screws to mount it. I ended up using a Harbor Freight version. It’s not as nice, but it has flush vertical mount holes.
Dman –
Robust and Reliable: IRWIN Woodworking Vise, 6-1/2-Inch
This IRWIN Woodworking Vise is seriously tough, operates smoothly, and gives great bang for your buck. Perfect for woodworking tasks, it’s strong, reliable, and won’t break the bank. A solid choice for getting the job done without fuss.
chiflatin –
Simple and easy to install.
Used the pair on the corners to help attach miter joints. Added plywood to soften the surface and installed it all in minutes. Great starter woodworker vise. I did the full install video on the Tube just search the part number 226361 if you’re interested.
UncaWoody –
Best bang for the buck for your shop.
Whether you are beginning, or have spent a few years making sawdust, this vise is a great addition to your arsenal. It is compact, yet sturdy. Mind you…it doesn’t have the jaw capacity of the hundred dollar vices…but it doesn’t cost a hundred dollars either! I have had mine a couple months now and sometimes marvel I didn’t get one sooner. Mounting is simple…2 screws/bolts (not provided) drive thru holes in the underside flange. You could use lag screws for non-thru-hole mounting, but I just drove 1/4″ carriage bolts thru my bench. The vise is pretty solid, although somewhat light. Don’t expect it to support a 16′ 2×6. But it will hold reasonable sized pieces firmly, which is all I ask of it. Great buy on a very decent product. If you’re on the fence about buying one…I’d recommend pulling the trigger on this one!
KP –
Product is as expected
I mounted this vice to a portable workbench. It’s perfect for that. It’s not heavy-duty, but I don’t need a heavy duty vice on this workbench. The vice closes up evenly and holds a workpiece securely. It was easy to install. It works as expected for the price range that it is in. The lead screw feels a little sloppy but it works well. The guide bars are smooth but appear to be just cold rolled steel, as opposed to chromed or hardened guide bars. So you have to be careful not to mar them or put dings in them. You definitely need to add some wood to the inside faces of both jaws because they are fairly rough. By putting threaded inserts into the workbench, I can remove the vice with four 1/4-20 screws. I plan to add a couple more mounting locations to my workbench so I can move the vice if need be. I will most likely purchase an additional vice also.
Nelson Tate –
Wood vise
Works great also was a good price. Use in my wood shop
Nelly Susan Méndez Flores –
Mi papá está encantado con el producto, gran calidad
Dinaldo Lessa –
Produto muito bom. Fácil instalação.
Farooq Rahimi –
Perfect for a DIYer. Does not come with a manual but easy to install.Here is how I did it.1. Measured pieces of wood and cut with my mitre saw.2. Made holes for the screws that would attach the vise to the table3. Opened the vise into 2 pieces4. Screwed the woods to the vise5. Screwed the vise to the table – screws are not included6. Put the vise back together
ALAN EDWARD HAYES –
Excellent
Jeuring –
Ich kann gut damit arbeiten, habe zwei Holzteile dran geschraubt um meine Arbeitsteile zu schützen, funktioniert einwandfrei.