PanaVise 209 Vacuum Base Pv Jr.

by Panavise

Product Features

• Attaches securely to any smooth, flat, non-porous surface
• Features an easy-to-use single knob which, controls head movement through 3-planes: 210 Degree Tilt, 360 Turn and 360 Rotation
• Fine/coarse adjusting knob controls jaw pressure for delicate work
• Grooved jaws are excellent for holding small objects and are made of reinforced thermal composite plastic continuous heat tolerance to 350 F (177 C), intermittent heat up to 450 F (204 C)
• Limited Lifetime Warranty!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CONJUM
• Item model number: 209
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Clamps > Bench Clamps

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The PanaVise 209 vacuum base Pv Jr. is a portable work-holding tool attaches to smooth, flat, non-porous surfaces, and adjusts to a wide range of positions. The PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr. is designed for light-duty uses such as field repairs, electronics, and hobbies. It has a rubber base and lever combination at its surface contact, and features tilt adjustment up to 210-degrees, along with 360-degree turns and rotations, fine and coarse clamping abilities, grooved jaws for easy holding power, and heat-tolerant jaws.

Vacuum-powered portability for light-duty work-holding jobs.
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Light Duty, Vacuum Powered Portability

The PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr. is a one-piece work-holding tool with specialized elements at its base and head. The rubber base is 3-3/8" (86.4 mm) wide, with an integrated lever along its upper edge. A downward flip of the lever lifts the inner center of the base up when against a nonporous surface, creating a vacuum action powerful enough to secure the holding tool and the item secured within its jaws. The unit can be used on horizontal or vertical planes, and a dual adjustment mechanism on the vise head allows for both coarse and fine adjustments. The holding power of the jaws can be softened with an optional padded accessory for holding extremely delicate items (sold separately). The head element of the PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr. has jaws composed of reinforced thermal composite plastic that are 2" (50.8 mm) tall x 1" (25.4 mm) wide, and open to 2-7/8" (73 mm). The grooves along the jaws' inner edges are designed for dependable holding power of all kinds of items. Because vise applications such as circuit board wiring and jewelry making- involve soldering, the vise head assembly of the PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr. is highly heat resistant, with continuous heat tolerance to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and intermittent heat tolerance to 450 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Split-ball joint adjustment allows the vise head to move across three separate planes.
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Independent flexibility along the vise arm allows for 140 degrees of additional movement.
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Tilt, Turn and Rotate Functionality

The PanaVise 209 Vacuum Base PV Jr. utilizes PanaVise single-knob "split-ball" functionality at the point of contact between its base and vise head. Once an item is secured within the head, the split-ball system allows for maneuvering separate planes (tilt, turn and rotate). The complete range of mobility possible with the 209 Vacuum Base PV Jr.'s split-ball system is a 210-degree tilt to the side, along with either an angled rotation, or level turn range of 360 degrees. The PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr. also allows for an added 140 degrees of movement via an adjustment knob at its base. This adjustment utilizes positive indents to prevent "flopping," and locks the arm firmly into place while working on items. The combined range of mobility allows a user to rearrange a work item into virtually any position, and eliminates the need to adjust the overall position of the work station.

Key Features

• A portable vise suited to small-sized projects such as arts and crafts, model making, electronics, jewelry making and so on
• Lever locks vacuum pad into place on any smooth, flat, non-porous surface
• The easy-to-use "split-ball" adjustment element utilizes single-knob controls for head movement through three separate planes
• Fine/coarse adjusting knob controls jaw pressure for delicate work
• Grooved jaws securely hold small objects and are made of reinforced thermal composite plastic
• Durable, heat-tolerant vise head assembly construction

Specifications

• Height: 7-1/2" (173 mm)
• Weight: 0.8 lbs. (0.4 kg)
• Split-ball adjustability
  • Rotation: 360 degrees
  • Turn: 360 degrees
  • Tilt: 210 degrees
• Independent arm adjustability: 140 degrees
• Continuous heat tolerance: Up to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)
• Intermittent heat tolerance: Up to 450 degrees F (204 degrees C)
• Vise opening: up to 2-7/8" (73 mm)
• Jaw width: 1" (25.4 mm)
• Jaw height: 2" (50.8 mm)
• Base diameter: 3-3/8" (86.4 mm)

What's in the Box?

• PanaVise 209 vacuum base PV Jr.
• User's manual and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All PanaVise products are warranted against defective materials and/or workmanship to all original consumer owners from the date of original consumer purchase for the lifetime of ownership by the original consumer owner. In the event of defective materials and/or workmanship, PanaVise Products, Inc. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, the defective product within 60-days from the receipt of the defective product. The Warranty does not apply to damage not resulting from defective materials and/or workmanship while in the possession of the original consumer or to unreasonable use by the original consumer, which includes but is not limited to improper installation, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

About PanaVise

Founded in 1957 by tool and die maker Otto Colbert and currently headquartered in Reno, Nevada, PanaVise is a leader in work-holding products. Over the years, a natural outgrowth of this expertise has been continued development of other items which hold things securely and offer a wide range of motion. Important areas in which this has been applied include, Electronics, CCTV Camera Mounts, and Audio/Video Mounts, earning PanaVise the nickname the "the hold it anywhere you want it company."

Product Description

PanaVise is a major manufacture of Vises and Work Holding Tools. PanaVise's Tilt, Turn & Rotate technology has been applied to the product line, allowing for maximum efficiency and many different uses! All PanaVise Products are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty! Introducing the Panavise 209 VACUUM BASE PV JR., the most PORTABLE precision vise you'll ever own! Ideal for light-duty field repairs, electronics, hobbies and more! Attaches securely to any smooth, flat, non-porous surface. Features an easy-to-use single knob which, controls head movement through 3-planes: 210 Degree Tilt, 360 Turn and 360 Rotation. Fine/coarse adjusting knob controls jaw pressure for delicate work. Grooved jaws are excellent for holding small objects and are made of reinforced thermal composite plastic continuous heat tolerance to 350 F (177 C), intermittent heat up to 450 F (204 C). Jaws are 2" (50.8mm) tall, 1" (25.4mm) wide, and open to 2.875" (73mm). Arm movement is 140; positive indents control movement to prevent flopping and the control knob locks the arm firmly into place. Lever locks vacuum pad into place on any smooth, flat, non-porous surface; lift tab to release vise from surface. Base Diameter: 3.4" (86.4mm), Height: 7.5" (173mm), Weight: 0.8 lbs. (0.4kg). Limited Lifetime Warranty!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PanaVise 209 is the best!, December 10, 2009

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M. Hatley "Marita" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PanaVise 209 Vacuum Base Pv Jr. (Misc.)

My husband and I have been working on some projects at home since we had to close our lab and the PanaVise is great because of its size and portability. In fact, this is the second one we have purchased so that we can use one on each end of the testing area to send and receive. The suction cup mounting was originally a problem but when we discovered using glass it was fantastic. Two flat pyrex type surfaces and you can take them anywhere and place them in any position needed. I would recommend this vise for everything from hobbies to lab testing. It covers the gambit as far as possibilities are concerned.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great for small projects, May 6, 2010

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Steven Benavidez - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PanaVise 209 Vacuum Base Pv Jr. (Misc.)

When i first got this vise i was unimpressed. it hardly stuck to anything and even when it did it would fall over on its own over the course of a couple of minutes. but if u add a bit of water to the suction cup it sticks to flat surfaces like a champ! i even had a hard time getting it off of my counter :P

but despite how well it can stick to surfaces, its still only for smaller to medium sized projects because the whole arm wiggles a bit no matter how tight u make it. i had gotten this so i could do some filing work on some knives, but the wiggling would be a pain and would eventually screw me up. but it still works very nicely on my electronic projects so it wasn't a complete loss :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saver, May 15, 2011

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Frazer Run Properties "Tim" (Hayesville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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Nice vise that does the job. It is well built and all functions are smooth and precise. Right out of the box I used it to repair circuit boards. Works exceptionally well. Great value for money. Highly recommended.