Customer Reviews

Wilton 21004 Columbian 4-Inch x 7-Inch Woodworkers Vise

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I have only used this vise a couple of times and so far it has performed up to my expectations. I was pleased to find out that the package contained the magnetic hardwood jaw inserts (these were a $30.00 option in another catalog I shopped in). The only problem I have with this item is that the name WILTON is clearly visible on the vise body in the Amazon ad. photo but the vise I received had no indication on the vise that it was a Wilton vise, only the packaging and instructions contained the Wilton name. I guess only time will tell if this vise will live up to the Wilton name or if I received a substandard imitation.

As others have noted, the Vise picture and description certainly show the Wilton name, while the vise does not. My only complaint so far is the full scale template for drilling mounting holes. It clearly shows 5-1/2" center-to-center spacing. After drilling, using the template, the vise didn't fit. The template actually measures 5-3/4" center-to-center. The front to back spacing is right, so this is not simply a scale problem with copies - the template is wrong from the git-go.
It seems to me that a template that is wrong is worse than no template at all. Caveat Emptor.

Other reviewers were correct when they stated that the only thing "Wilton" about this was the name on the inserts. That being said, it appears to be a quality vise for the money - I'll know more when it's been used. Operation seems to be smooth and the finish is nice. My husband looked at and purchased several other quick release vises that ended up being taken back due to manufacturing defects or poor quality finish. As long as you aren't purchasing this for the Wilton name, you should be well satisfied.

The best feature of this vise is that the inner tilt plate can be shifted up by about half an inch so that the whole surface can be used as a face clamp. The Unit also has the reverse screw disengage feature for fast calmping, which works very well. In summation I would highly recomend this hefty unit as the best choice in this price range.

shows two vises: this one appears to be the WHM 21004 Columbian; there is also a similar, a very nice Wilton 78 vise. The Wilton 78C (without quick release interrupted screw) is $10 more here on Amazon. I just received mine and it is beautiful -- can't wait to mount it to the bench. Does not include wood faces.

This is an excellent woodworking vise and I chose it carefully to complete my custom built wood-working bench. This vise is an excellent value and its features are equal or better than all the others. The quick release feature is especially nice. My wood working shop and bench are the envy of all my friends and this vise is an essential part of it.