Shop Fox D3125 Parrot Vise

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This unique vise swivel a full 360-Degree and then locks in place when the jaw is tightened. Vise can also be mounted sideways for versatility. Precision casting and machining make this vise a pleasure to use. Jaws measure 3 1/2-Inch wide by 2-1/8-Inch high and open to 4 3/4-Inch capacity. Optional Tilting Jaws with cork pads pivot to hold tapered material. Holes in jaws allow mounting of custom wooden faces. Great vise for Luthiers and anyone needing versatility.

Product Description

These unique vises swivel a full 360 degrees and then locks in place when the jaw is tightened. Vise can also be mounted sideways for versatility. Precision casting and machining make this vise a pleasure to use. Jaws measure 3 1/2" wide x 2 1/8" high and open to 4 3/4 " capacity. Optional Tilting Jaws with rubber pads pivot to hold tapered material. Holes in jaws allow mounting of custom wooden faces. Great vise for Luthiers and anyone needing versatility.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DD4ZU
• Item model number: D3125
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,579 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and functional vise, August 17, 2010

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mandomaker - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shop Fox D3125 Parrot Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was searching for a vise that could hold string instruments during construction. I also wanted a vise that could swivel. This product took care of both my needs. I also purchased a set of soft jaws for the vise. In hindsight I would have simply made that piece. When the vise arrived it was covered with a protective grease/oil coating, so I removed that with some thinner, then I took a file to round off some of the sharp edges. They are sharp enough to cut skin in my opinion. I then bolted it to my workbench and it hasn't failed me yet. The final result was a very functional vise at a reasonable cost. I may in the future purchase another vise to mount vertically to the workbench leg to handle even more applications.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A versatile vise!, November 15, 2007

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Boxorice (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shop Fox D3125 Parrot Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a luthier and was wanting a Stew Mac guitar repair vise but $123 before shipping just was too steep for me. I was in need of an alternative and I found it with the Parrot Vise. It's easy to mount and easy to operate. With the rocking protective pads (sold seperately), it will hold tapered objects like guitar necks. It rotates and locks in place when the jaws are tightened. You can take it off it's base and turn the vise sideways to hold objects vertically. It would be great for woodworkers, luthiers, and hobbyists.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Arrived broken, but is a cheap, average vise that is probably just what I want for my light use., January 21, 2011

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Lanky Nibbs - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shop Fox D3125 Parrot Vise (Tools & Home Improvement)

One of the 3 "petals" of the base was snapped off on arrival. This is probably mostly due to bad packaging, but should give you an idea of the quality of the cast-metal that this product is constructed from.

I'm not rating this a single star out of anger, lol, but three stars to remind everyone that this may not be as perfect as the high ratings indicate. That being said, I've chosen to request a replacement instead of a refund. This is a cheap, average vise that is probably just what I want for my light use.

PS: Some reviewers have a big problem with rating a product lower because it arrived damaged.

I don't. Amazon accepts my money, and I expect what they promise. Amazon was the seller, and Amazon was the packager. I don't like spending my time repackaging items to return that should have been packed properly in the first place.

Enjoy :-)

UPDATE 2011-01-25:
1. Amazon return process is as easy and direct as it could be, although it's still an unnecessary pain - original packaging was ridiculous.

2. Was able to put a small ding in the jaws on day one by clamping a small metal part I was working on, so be aware of hardness. (I ordered some metal jaw pads, or whatever they're called, immediately)

3. As of now, I'm still glad I bought it.