Park Tool AV-4 Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise

by Park Tool

Product Features

• Designed to securely hold 5/16 to 9/16 axles for easy wheel hub and pedal adjustments
• Just insert axle into one of the three precision-machined openings and tighten in a bench vise
• Aluminum jaws won't damage axle threads
• The AV-4's bridge spring keeps the jaws aligned

Product Description

Designed to securely hold 5/16” to 9/16” axles for easy wheel hub and pedal adjustments, the AV-4 is a must for every mechanic's workbench. Just insert axle into one of the three precision-machined openings and tighten in a bench vise. The AV-4's bridge spring keeps the jaws aligned and allows the tool to automatically open when the bench vise is opened. Aluminum jaws won't damage axle threads.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 3.6 x 1 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000C14PDU
• Item model number: AV-4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,098 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #80 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Bike Tools & Equipment > Hand Tools

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful., June 28, 2011

By 

MussSyke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park Tool AV-4 Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise (Sports)

This is a very nice tool to have around. It seems to be well built and function as it's supposed to. Note that it is fairly soft metal to keep from messing up the threads, and that you won't want to use this to hold an axle (or any threaded rod) to loosen a tight fastener; doing so will eat away at the metal of the vise. But it certainly comes in handy when you need to hold a wheel still to remove or insert ball bearings and stuff like that. You can also use it to work on lamps (containing hollow rods) and other stuff like that where you don't want to mar the object you're holding

Obviously, you need a bench vise to use this properly.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Surprise, April 9, 2010

By 

Grant Hubick (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Park Tool AV-4 Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise (Sports)

I purchased this tool on a curious whim and I am completely satisfied.

It is designed to do one thing and do it well, secure wheel axle and pedal spindle threads securely in a bench vise.

It has exceeded my expectations, I used it regularly and it's now one of my favorite tools.

It may seem a bit overpriced but once you begin to use it you realize it's worth every penny.

If you're a bicycle mechanic I heartily recommend the Park Tool AV-4 Heavy Duty Axle and Pedal Vise.