Woodworking vice suggestions please

[JWF]

I'm looking to replace my woodworking vice. What make/type and size should I be looking for?

 

[Blister]

Record 52 1/2 is a good start

opens 13"

and has a quick release slide lever

nice big jaws

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I have a very clean one for sale £40 plus P@P :wink:

 

[TEO]

Or you could try and find a 52 1/2 ED that has a bench dog built in.
Blister prob has one of those too?
T

 

[Benchwayze]

Corset has a Record non Q/R vice. Good one, and is the RIGHT price..

Just a few posts down from this one.

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/benc ... 42883.html

John

 

[Blister]

Corset has a Record non Q/R vice. Good one, and is the RIGHT price..

Just a few posts down from this one.

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/benc ... 42883.html

John

? Is there a LEFT price and a RIGHT price ?

Collect only from Nottingham round trip from Streatley 200 miles £45 fuel bill

O and it has no slide in and out feature as well

Yes its cheap if you live in Nottingham :lol: :lol:

 

[big soft moose]

so how's that different from the 208 mile round trip to dagenham ?

 

[Blister]

so how's that different from the 208 mile round trip to dagenham ?

I Will Post by Parcel2go :wink: :wink: :wink:

 

[toolsntat]

Advice for buying used vices.....

Always ensure the jaws meet at the top (the pinch).

There should be a good fit where the bars run through the casting.

Use a 6" piece of 4X2 and place in vice in all 3 orientations clamping it up as tight as you dare :shock: This should ensure there is no cam out on the thread/keeper where it has been regularly used :wink: (ps it makes you jump when it go's bang :roll: ) .

Slack n wobbly (run away)

Examine castings carefully

The old Record stuff is good quality along with Woden branded stuff 8)

Andy

 

[Benchwayze]

Corset has a Record non Q/R vice. Good one, and is the RIGHT price..

Just a few posts down from this one.

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/benc ... 42883.html

John

? Is there a LEFT price and a RIGHT price ?

Collect only from Nottingham round trip from Streatley 200 miles £45 fuel bill

O and it has no slide in and out feature as well

Yes its cheap if you live in Nottingham :lol: :lol:

If the two parties get together, and explore t'internet thingy, they could find an acceptable level of carriage from one firm of carriers or another.
Otherwise, of course Blister, you could move to Nottingham.

I was trying to be helpful to both parties. Why do I bother?

Dissappointed and I've had enough!
j
John.
:x

 

[Corset]

I don't think I can bounce my item again due to the forum rules but in the interest of not seeing stuff go to waste. The vice is now free but the recipiant must collect or I can pop it in a box for collection but I will not be able do this for a week or so if you want to have it collected.
Owen

 

[Benchwayze]

Corset,
Once more, I am sure if you use P4D.co.uk or a similar courier arranging firm, you will be able to get your vice collected from your home and taken to a destination for around £10.00 at the most.

I sent a WoodRat through those people from the Midlands to Yorkshire and that cost just £13.00. That would be a good deal heavier and bulkier than your vice.

If you don't care to try that that's fair enough. But I think at £10.00 plus another ten for carriage, the vice is still a decent price. RIGHT or LEFT as some 'wag' says!

I am only trying to help.
Other parties seem to think I don't know what I am talking about.

I don't need a vice, but if I did, I wouldn't object to paying £20.00 for your Record. A new one would set me back more than that. If not then I accept, I might be talking out of my armpit.
And if so, then nuff said. Best of luck with your sale my friend.

John

 

[chipchaser]

John,

I know you are talking good sense I had 4 no. 16”wheels with tyres delivered from Holyhead to Warwickshire for £30. Just looked on ebay and UNITED PARCELS are offering:

UK Next Day Parcel Collection/Delivery Courier Service
No Hidden Charges - £120 Insurance - Weight Up To 28kg For £12.95

A new Irwin Record T52-1/2ED Professional Quick Release Plain Screw Woodworking Vice with Front Dog 9" / 230mm weighs 17.05kg according to tooled-up.com and they want £166.58 inc VAT

I reckon £10 plus £13 delivery is a fantastic bargain, if I didn’t already have one I would bite Corset’s hand off.

There are several Record 52 1/2s on ebay now at starting prices between £20 to £50.

John, I think it must be the heat, lets hope it rains soon :lol:

Graham