Do the jaws stay parallel when clamping? I've had drill presses where the jaws move a bit when clamped.
1674013
Yes to a point. I am not aware of any vises that will remain parallel if something is clamped off center and the sides of the piece being clamped are not parallel. This vise has a rod that run the length of the opening down the middle to help keep the movable jaw aligned. As it wears the movable jaw can move more.
687288
It may depend on how you mount the clamp. The clamp retracts to the complete vertical position when the handle is released all the way. However, the workpiece must still clear the rubber hold-down which is about 3/4" plus and distance that the threaded stud is extended. I mounted my clamps on 4" x 4" blocks with the clamp attached just over 1" from the edge. In this configuration I could lift the workpiece straight up if need be.
509867
If your talking about the pipe teeth below the main jaw face than yes. Otherwise, no. The primary vise face is smooth. Honestly though, anything that i would want teeth for I would also want a larger vise for. That said I've used it to cut pipe with a hacksaw and with a pipe-cutter with no issue.
1149433
Spring load clamp "jaws" that it comes with. If you are trying to cut something like a floor where you can't get a clamp underneath (i.e. a C-clamp wouldn't work), then you just need to get creative ....
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The 'fixed' jaw is the one without the hand screw [usually the 'top' one in the Amazon photo]. 50" clamps will handle most projects based on a 4' X 8' plywood sheet. I have never had a problem with clamps to big but I often have problems when my clamp is not big enough. As a consequence I now have 8 50" clamps. As everyone else says, these clamps are brilliant - strong clamping pressure, the little plastic supports [sitting between the jaws] are a lovely accessory - making straight allignment a breeze. I use these clamps for gluing up panels, cupboard assembly and I'm about to use them for laying T&G; floors boards over a 3/4" ply wood sub-floor The 'fixed' jaw is the one without the hand screw [usually the 'top' one in the Amazon photo]. 50" clamps will handle most projects based on a 4' X 8' plywood sheet. I have never had a problem with clamps to big but I often have problems when my clamp is not big enough. As a consequence I now have 8 50" clamps. As everyone else says, these clamps are brilliant - strong clamping pressure, the little plastic supports [sitting between the jaws] are a lovely accessory - making straight allignment a breeze. I use these clamps for gluing up panels, cupboard assembly and I'm about to use... » Read More The 'fixed' jaw is the one without the hand screw [usually the 'top' one in the Amazon photo]. 50" clamps will handle most projects based on a 4' X 8' plywood sheet. I have never had a problem with clamps to big but I often have problems when my clamp is not big enough. As a consequence I now have 8 50" clamps. As everyone else says, these clamps are brilliant - strong clamping pressure, the little plastic supports [sitting between the jaws] are a lovely accessory - making straight allignment a breeze. I use these clamps for gluing up panels, cupboard assembly and I'm about to use them for laying T&G; floors boards over a 3/4" ply wood sub-floor « Show Less
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No, the jaws don't ratchet. But they do have pretty good cutting power; I regularly cut branches 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
1335282
The set comes with an "edge" that attaches to one side or the other of the jig. The edge will keep the drilled holes consistent distance from the edge of the shelf upright. After insuring that the jig was positioned correctly I clamped it in place with the clamp from my Kreg pocket hole set. The edge can be attached either to the left side or the right side for either deep or shallow pin hole locations (from the edge).
1208689
The jaws will be alright, I've got mine mounted on my tool box and I've used it multiple times with no problems.
1257416
Not sure if I understand your question? This piece goes into the drilling jig. It is not a "stand alone" item that can be clamped to a board for use (although it possibly could, but not with the right angle clamp).
1465699
Yes, there's a theaded hole for the clamp to be applied there. Looks like you'd just have to remove the weight from that side of the bench press bar, to avoid the weights knocking together
1258004
Count yourself lucky! Mine didn't include any clamps, and I love the too when used with the Dremel adjustable chuck anyway. Obviously, the clampos are not essential are not essential.
1590301
No. More than a year later without a real answer to this question I bought the RK7033 and the this Irwin vice and the slots do not line up. I suppose it could be clamped down, but that's really not a permanent solution since I use my clamps for lots of projects. Amazon should really stop recommending this vice with RK7033.
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they compress to a completely closed jaw. I have not found any hose clamps yet that they will not work on. still, for the smaller hose clamps I generally just use pliers. I bought these for the larger hose clamps that tend to numb your fingers if your pliers slip off
227755
I bought a clampfrom Amazon that works well, but I tkink its for a fool sized press. Search Amazon for drill press clamps. This one doesn't have a brand name on it
1690690
It wobbles a lot you really should use a drill press and clamp what you are drilling down. It works well just make sure everything is tight
199022
There is some wiggle. They don't fit snugly like a drill bit in a regular drill.
246964
It is a very well built drill press for the money. I use both of mine everyday for drilling. As for milling it has no way to lock it in place or any other settings to show how much your milling.