Jorgensen 41012 Woodworkers Vise

by Jorgensen

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This heavy-duty woodworker's vise from Jorgensen features a solid-steel dog in the front jaw which, when used in conjunction with a bench stop, allows oversized work to be held securely on the bench top. The machined toed-in jaw provides a solid grip, while northern hardwood handles provide balance and comfort. The front and back jaws have holes drilled in them to allow for optional wood facings (not included). This vise will easily fit any bench up to three-inches thick. Jaw size: 3-1/2 by 10 inches, with 12-inch maximum opening capacity. For a smaller version of the same vise, see Jorgensen's model #40709A.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Vise, wood handle

Product Description

This heavy-duty vise is unequaled in quality. "Quick-release" action lets you bypass the screw for fast opening and closing. Solid steel dogs in the front jaws, when used in conjunction with a bench stop, allows oversize work to be held securely on the bench top. Machined, toed-in jaws provide a solid grip, while northern hardwood handles provide balance and comfort. The front and back jaws are drilled and tapped for countersunk holes to allow for optional wood facing. Vise easily fits any bench up to 3" thick.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 6 x 10.5 inches ; 36 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0000223R2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 41012
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,554 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #83 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Stands

Customer Reviews

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55 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware - Quality Is Poor, April 11, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Jorgensen 41012 Woodworkers Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was very disappointed when I opened up the box and inspected the vise. The castings were of poor quality, the front jaw was displaced about 3/16" to the left of the rear jaw when closed, and when viewed form the top the jaws were not parallel when closed (1/16" off). In addition, the quick open/close feature did not work well. When you consider the high cost (money) of this vise, it is just unacceptable. I have since returned it to Amazon.com for a refund.

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jorgensen vise review, June 27, 2000

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Larry Graubner (Tennessee, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jorgensen 41012 Woodworkers Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased this vise from Amazon and installed it on my woodworking bench. The machining is excellent, the fit and finish are great and the smooth jaws don't mar the wood it clamps.

I really like the quick-release feature and have found it invaluable for quickly adjusting the vise to the work at hand.

Installation was quick and easy and the vise included a template for drilling mounting holes.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Strong vise, but you may want to look at others..., December 23, 2004

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A. Louie "louielouie888" (Fremont, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jorgensen 41012 Woodworkers Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this vise originally from Amazon- they sent me two units and both arrived damaged in transit. Amazon would not send me another so I had to buy directly from the manufacturer after raising a stink with them. I finally got one shipped to me in one piece!

The vise itself is very solid and can grip tighter than I can ever imagine that I will need. The quick release mechanism is easy to use and very nice. But the problem I have is that it's not easy to flush mount this because the jaws are angled and not exactly parallel with the side of my bench that I'm mounting the vise on. I know that most vises are toed in just a tad bit so that the top hits first- but a very, very slight toe in should do the trick and this is much more than is needed. I wanted to hide the back jaw in back of my bench apron, but it will be difficult to do this. If I would have known this, I would have purchased a less expensive vise without a back jaw.

Overall, it is a good vise, but I would only recommend if you plan to surface mount it rather than trying to flush mount. Hopefully this makes sense! A picture is definitely worth a thousand words in this case!