Columbian 33153 153 3-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Swivel Base Clamp-On Bench Vise

by Columbian

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This vise is portable and compact for light work in the home, garage or shop. The cast iron body has cast in pipe jaws and double steel guide bars. This model has a swivel base and a built-in anvil.

Product Description

Includes 153, Bench Vise - Clamp-On Base, 3" Jaw Width, 2-1/2" Maximum Jaw Opening - WMH33153

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6 inches ; 3.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008JF9W2
• Item model number: 33153
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,991 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Weak performer, October 29, 2007

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MFoleyA "MFA" (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Columbian 33153 153 3-Inch Jaw Width by 6-Inch Opening Swivel Base Clamp-On Bench Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

The swivel base on this vise may seem like it would be a useful feature, but in fact it renders the vise useless for clamping anything that you need to apply any torque to. The locking lever simply screws a threaded pin down onto a smooth bottom plate, providing a weak friction fitting that slips easily. You would think the locking pin would fit into a set of holes or slots (seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it?). You'd be wrong. I had a project to complete, so, rather than returning this vise and buying a better one, I modified it by drilling a hole partway through the bottom plate and was able to get the job done. But I shouldn't have had to do that.

Other than that, it's a pretty hefty little vise for the money---too bad it's spoiled by such a simple design flaw. The manufacturer says it's portable and compact, which it is (watch the grease, though), and that it's for "light work." Emphasize "light."