Vices

[Pvt_Ryan]

Am I better off with:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... rod376870/

or

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... rod376874/

I had a notion the 2nd would be better as if i get 2 it would allow me to clamp different sized pieces between them.

 

[warrenr]

Hi

The first type mounted within the bench surface is used extensively allowing a strong mounting, integration into the workbench top while maintaining a flat bench top surface.

Of this type and as a first woodworking vice, I would buy an old Record 52E with a quick release. They were used in schools, very well built and go on for ever. I have one from the 1960s which is going strong. The Axminster version is smaller, without a quick release and is generally thought to be less good.

Good clean Record 52Es are commonly available on e-bay (there are several ending today and can be had for under twenty plus postage. In the past members have had spares which they are willing to sell.

Regards
Richard

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

have you any links? I can only see 3 ending in several days.

 

[hanser]

Pick your moment on ebay - I got mine for a quid. The Record 52E is bombproof.

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

I won this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... MEWNX%3AIT

Was it a good choice?

I'll still keep an eye out for a record 52 going cheap but I wanted something "now".

 

[Gary]

Looks like a copy of the Record V149 Scewfix used to sell for about £12. Did me ok until I got something bigger.