Can a full-sized vise be mounted to this?
1866192
I agree with other reviewers. This Workmate is not intended as a mount for a vise. To a degree, the Workmate is a vise in its own right, and that is about as far as I would go with it. If you want to use a vise, whether metal or wood working, mount it to a proper bench.
1866193
A full-sized vise can be mounted to this bench, but the bench is a little too light-weight to do heavy duty work on it. It's sturdy and stable, but not made of a thick iron, which you may need it you're wanting something for more heavy-duty type projects.
1866194
I believe that the vise would fit but I doubt that the workmate would be stable enough to put much torque on anything that is in the vice.
1866195
this product is not made heavy enough to handle a vise,or do any heavy twisting on it
383041
I don't think this bench is made for a regular vise. Mostly for cutting and working on it.
354632
I do think it's stable and sturdy enough for this kind of work. That said, I wonder how you are going to clasp the board to the surface, the vise being too weak and flimsy, per my review of the product. Somehow I doubt you can rely on the bench dogs and the vise.
1139074
Sure why not. You could screw them to the side with a mdf board, or clamp the vises. Either way more than one way to do it.
2246771
no.You need a perfectly flat area (preferably a corner) to get a good mount. My bench had a small lip on the edge so this vise was returned.
2186033
3/8 will hold, but the mounting bolt holes are the clearance size for 7/16. 7/16 threads is the size that takes a 3/4 wrench.3/8 make mounting easier because it takes more time to line up 7/16 holes. I took the base off to drill the 7/16 holes using the base as a templet. To mount the vise, you will have to put the base back on the vise after using it as a templet. Also it is good to see how the rotation parts are different than standard. No tools are needed to remove the base; it is held on by the 2 rotation locking bars.
418268
There is a printed template for the vise base plate which is to be placed under the bench to locate the holes for screws/bolts. Using the outline of the base plate as shown on the template you need ~3" of "depth" past the front edge of your bench for the plate and ~6 7/8" is the width of the plate (distance between holes is 5 1/2" side to side). So if you have 7" of room or more you should be good to go.
583580
I have built entire lowers using this vise. Just make sure you clamp everything super tight.
1360696
If you used use just the wood jaws the width is 4 5/8 wide fully open. However if you used the various plastic pegs in the different holes you can hold a wider piece. Using the Workmate I do not need vise, I can use this a keep my work bench clear of clutter. I would recommend this to anyone who asks because it works and it is a good investment.
1882860
The bracket portion is 2" wide X 5.5" in height. And it is mounted with screws, not clamps. So any flat surface that is larger than the the bracket size will do.
2262211
I am now handicapped and cannot, at this moment, measure the depth of this vise. I do know, without looking, however, that it is much deeper than 10". You have my sympathy because this is an outstanding vise in every way. I had no place on my bench that would accommodate any vise. So, I improvised. I bought a solid core door, 80" x 30" and attached it to the top of my undersized bench. It will now hold my Wilton vise and other things, too. I hope that this helps you. God bless you.
574119
From the edge of my workbench the vise has a depth of about 7 inches. I have fitted wooden faces to the jaw edges that measure about 2.5 inches, with one of the faces drilled to allow the use of bench dogs. You may well choose to have thiner faces, so it would be quite possible to have a depth of 6 inches, give or take 1/2 an inch. However, I would not recommend using the vise on wood without using wood faces. With the additional wooden faces the rods then extend about 12 inches under the bench for mounting, perhaps a little shorter than the other answers.
27506
I have the x-y table in a lighter application, however I am sure it can carry a 12.5 pound load and work well if your vise fits well physically.
98127
the vise jaws open to 2 inches. but he blade provided will cut just over 1 3/4 inch wide. if the piece can be rotated you can cut up to the 2 inch size.
2140666
I put the vise on a homemade bench. The top is made of 2x4's with a 3/4" MDF surface. The vise matched perfectly height wise with the 2 1/4" top and was easy to mount. If your bench has a 2 1/4 inch top and has a clear area underneath, it should work. Note: I did not use the template provided and instead clamped the vise with Irwin clamp to mark holes from underneath.
371446
I do not see any reason why it would not work. I have used the unit itself as a vise while I drilled something out and it worked beautifully. Good luck.
1220682
Both sides are the same, approx. 6" measured from the front leg. The answer would be 'yes' since the right side with the vise