Jet 708569 JWV-9 9-1/2-Inch Woodworking Vise

by Jet

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Featuring wide 9-inch jaws, the Jet 9-1/2-Inch Woodworking Vise can open up to 9-1/2-inches. The quick release action reduces fatigue and speeds operation, and the body and sliding jaw are designed so protective wood pieces can be added. For added clamping and unclamping convenience, the clamp includes a floating handle. The vice is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

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9 1/2" JET Quick Release Vise, 3" Jaw Depth. Heavy-duty construction is designed for the professional craftsman or shop ; Push-release feature speeds removal of the work piece from the vise jaws ; High-tensile iron jaws provide strength and durability ; Jaws are drilled for easy attachment of wood faces to prevent damage to the work piece

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 27.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004T9M6
• Item model number: 708569
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,679 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #91 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Clamps > Bench Clamps

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite a Record 52 1/2, but not bad, May 4, 2005

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Sean (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jet 708569 JWV-9 9-1/2-Inch Woodworking Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own a Record 52 1/2 quick release vise. I would have gladly bought another when I needed an additional bench vise for a new bench, but sadly Record stopped producing woodworking vises. The Jet Vise is not quite as heavy in terms of the castings and rods, nor is it as cleanly finished, but overall, it's decent vise. I like the red color. For the price, the castings ought to be cleaner, the handle more than a rod with end nuts, and the dog made out of phenolic plastic or the like instead of iron so as to be more tool friendly. I would have found the Southeast Asian product a great deal at a price of around $85. As it is, it is sufficient, but a little disappointing especially in comparison to my Record.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent vise, good price, but no mounting hardware and poor instructions, June 23, 2006

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Brian Goetz (Williston, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708569 JWV-9 9-1/2-Inch Woodworking Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a reasonable quality vise at a good price, especially given the free shipping on such a heavy item. However, I was disappointed that there was no mounting hardware included in the box, no mounting instructions, no paper template, and not even a list of recommended mounting hardware to buy. So now I have to guess as to what mounting hardware would be best for affixing this to my workbench. Given that the cost of including reasonable instructions or a "go buy this from your local hardware store" list is basically zero, this seems a totally avoidable disappointment.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay vise, lousy customer service, January 31, 2007

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Ronald J. Conlon (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jet 708569 JWV-9 9-1/2-Inch Woodworking Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

The box this came in was torn up during shipping. The vise had some missing paint, and this baby is sticky! It feels like some type of hardened grease all over it. I asked Jet for some advise on removing it, but they chose not to answer. The reason I asked their advice is that the red paint seems to rub off on everything it comes in contact with. I wouldn't have expected that from a powder-coated steel item.
The other problem is attaching this to your bench. No instructions or hardware are included. I managed to figure it all out, and it seems to be a competent vise. However, I asked Jet what hole sizes they use on the faceplates (as they are larger than 1/4-20) so that I could attach wooden faces. They declined to comment. Thanks Jet for your awesome customer service!