3" Jaw Width Wilton LP3 Low Profile Drill Press Vise with 3" Jaw Opening (11743)

Bill: Nice quality vise, but I returned it because the webpage is sorely lacking any meaningful technical information (namely, measurements). It was taller than I wanted for my CNC machine, so it was returned.

United States on Nov 05, 2023

Jason Ng: I am a hobbyist. Spending more time now in metalworking from woodworking.

Received it today. Jaws is squared with slight burrs. Clamping force and overall impressive.
Closing the jaws ok. But, when opening, it tends to stop at few locations along the threaded rod.
At one location, I cannot even open the jaws. On closer look, I can see the threaded rod is rough edges.
Using finger, you can feel the unevenness and roughness of thread.

Decide to return the item. Re-order another piece.

Singapore on Jun 30, 2023

Amazon Customer: I received my vise today. Yes I am happy with my purchase. This vise is better than anything available from Harbor Freight, Lowes, etc... and actually cost less. Wilton has been a brand I trust for many years. However just to be clear. The "jaws" as stated in the description are not both grooved. They are also not hardened as stated in the description. The jaws are low carbon steel stock cut to length with a chop saw. All of the edges had sharp burrs which were easily removed with a file (aka not hard). The mounting holes were not chamfered. For the price you may be hard pressed to do better. I looked at a vise at Lowes and the jaws would not close parallel, making the "pony vise" utterly useless. Some people mentioned the follower tube that runs the length of the vise. That the drill might hit it. Trust me. You want that. Its what keeps the jaws inline and parallel. Just set the depth on your machine. If I need another vise (which I do) I will purchase a Wilton vise.

United States on Apr 18, 2023

R. Chapman: I bought a new bench top drill press and decided to upgrade my vise. This is perfect for my uses. I’m a hobbyist, mostly, so I rarely need a larger vise, but I also expect my work to be done well, so I need a good quality vise. I highly recommend this vise.

United States on Jan 17, 2023

HappyBerry: value, sheerness, thickness, all 5 stars for what I paid.
While this is on the small side of vices, it is perfect for what I need.
A small vice for small projects like wood and metal, and the face even has some cutouts to help center tiny things without needing anything extra.
I've used this vice moderately and really cranked on the handle for some steel plates (for my dirtbike) and the threads hold up great. The vice keeps everything stationary while I grind on it, and for the asking price, I am pleased with its size and performance.

Would highly recommend for anyone on a budget as long as they realize the maximum size. It's small, but it's tough as it gets. The ceramic paint coating is glossy and very easy to keep clean.

United States on Jan 26, 2021

Mfg1: I picked this drill press vise to drill into metal. It fits my bottom of the line, 5-speed, 8" Central Machinery Drill Press from Harbor Freight that sells for around $50. This 3" size fit the drill table well. For that drill press table, you'll need 4 hex bolts that are 1-3/4" long including the bolt head, with the threaded part being 7/16" in diameter. Also you'll need two washers and a nut to fit that size bolt properly. The outside diameter of the washers should be 1". I attached the bolts, one in each slot with a wrench so that the crank of the Wilton vise was facing me. One washer under each bolt head, one above each nut, the nut facing down under the table. Tighten secure but do not over tighten the bolts. Center the drill carefully and pre-punch the work with a centering punch to keep the drill bit from wondering too much. I prefer to use Molybdenum bits to drill metal as they're stiffer, less prone to overheat, stay sharp, and last a long time. Set the belt of the drill press on the slowest speed to drill metal. Overheating the bit increases the likelihood the bit will break and wear prematurely. For safety's sake, wear eye protection, don't force the bit into the work,...

United States on Jul 02, 2015