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Material Reinforced Thermal Composite Plastic
Brand Panavise
Item dimensions L x W x H 5 x 5 x 8 inches
Color Silver / Black
Style Miniature Vise
Item Weight 18.14 g
Clamp Width 50.8 Millimeters
UPC 729315201000 013161054119 899794011749 729315201017
Global Trade Identification Number 00729315201017
Manufacturer Panavise

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  • Easy-to-use single knob controls head movement through 3-planes: 210 degree Tilt, 360 Turn & 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)
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The PanaVise PV Jr. mini-vise is a combination of quality workmanship and durability. Ease of adjustment and available accessories make it the must have miniature vise. Designed for use in small projects requiring precise soldering, gluing, and tool work. The PV Jr. features tilt adjustability up to 210 degrees along with 360 degree turns and rotations, fine/course clamping abilities, grooved jaws for easy holding, heat-tolerant jaws, compatibility with other vise components and more.

Split-ball joint allows the vise head to move across 3-planes.

Tilt, Turn and Rotate Clamped Items at Will

The PanaVise PV Jr. is a versatile, multi-use mini-vise that is suitable for use in everything from arts and crafts, to model making, electronics and other small projects. Lightweight and durable, the vise is designed around a vise head assembly constructed of a black glass reinforced thermal composite connected to a die cast zinc base by PanaVise's patented ball joint clamp system. This system not only holds items within the vise head assembly securely in position, but also allows for maneuvering of them along three separate planes. The complete range of mobility possible with the ball joint clamp system is 210 degrees of tilt, along with either an angled rotation or level turn range of 360 degrees. This range of mobility, especially the large tilt, allows you to arrange and rearrange items being worked on into virtually any position, limiting the need to adjust the overall position of the vise or the item within the vise.

Grooved jaws

Grooved Jaws

Grooved jaws are excellent for holding small objects and are made of reinforced thermal composite.

Continuous heat tolerance: Up to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)

Intermittent heat tolerance: Up to 450 degrees F (204 degrees C)

Adjustment knob

Jaw Adjustment knob

Fine/coarse adjusting knob controls jaw pressure for delicate work.

Speed Control Handle model 239 sold separately.

ball joint clamp system

Patented Ball Joint Clamp System

The easy-to-use Ball Joint Clamp System utilizes single knob controls for head movement through 3 planes.

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Base Mount Compatibility

The vise features compatibility with all PanaVise base mounts and many other accessories.

Specifications

Overall height 6-3/4" (173mm)
Tilt 210 degrees
Turn 360 degrees
Rotate 360 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)
Weight 1.2 lbs. (0.6 kg)
Bolt circle diameter 4-5/16" (109.5 mm)
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Speed Control Handle (model 239)

Neoprene Jaw Pads (model 204)

Parts Tray Base Mount (model 312)

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The PanaVise 201 "Junior" miniature vise is a combination of quality workmanship and durability, ease of adjustment and available accessories. Designed for use in small projects requiring precise soldering, gluing and tool work, the 201 Junior miniature vise features tilt adjustability up to 210-degrees along with 360-degree turns and rotations, fine and course clamping abilities, grooved jaws for easy holding power, heat-tolerant jaws, compatibility with other vise components and more.

Split-ball joint allows the vise head to move across 3-planes.
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Turn, Tilt and Rotate Clamped Items at Will

The PanaVise Model 201 Junior miniature vise is a versatile, multi-use mini-vise that is suitable for use in everything from arts and crafts, to model making, electronics and other small projects. Lightweight, yet durable, the vise is designed around a vise head assembly constructed of a black glass reinforced thermal composite alloy connected to a die cast zinc base by PanaVise's patented ball joint clamp system, known as a "split-ball." The split-ball system not only holds items within the vise head assembly securely in position, but also allows for maneuvering of them along three separate planes. The complete range of mobility possible with the split-ball joint clamp system is a 210-degree tilt to the left or right, along with either an angled rotation or level turn range of 360 degrees. This range of mobility, especially the large left-to-right tilt, allows you to rearrange items being worked on into virtually any position, limiting the need to adjust the overall position of the vise or the item within the vise.

Well-suited to small precision jobs like arts and crafts, and model making.
View larger. Grooved jaws and heat tolerance make it good for electronics as well.
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The head assembly of the PanaVise 201 Junior miniature vise contains a number of convenient additional features users will find valuable. The first of these revolves around is its ability to securely and safely hold items. Although the 1" wide by 2" tall, the jaws of the 201 Junior miniature vise are able to secure both tough small jobs as well as delicate jobs by way of their dual adjustment mechanism that allows for both course and fine adjustments. In addition, the holding power of the jaws can be softened further with an optional padded accessory for holding extremely delicate items (sold separately). Next, the upper ends of both jaws contain grooved ridges. These ridges are designed for detailed work with flat, angled items like circuit boards. Also, since ideal vise uses such as circuit board wiring and jewelry making, involve soldering, the vise head assembly of the PanaVise 201 Junior miniature vise is highly resistant to heat, with a continuous heat tolerance to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and intermittent heat up to 450 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Flexible Base Mount Options

The PanaVise 201 Junior miniature vise offers great flexibility of its mount possibilities. The zinc base included can be used as a stand-alone support when working with light items, or can be used to secure the vise permanently to a flat surface via its three countersunk holes (screws not included). In addition to this, the PanaVise 201 Junior miniature vise is compatible with a range of base accessories that allow for mounting and using your vise wherever your work takes you.

Key Features
  • Multi-use mini-vise suited to small-sized projects like arts and crafts, model making, electronics, jewelry making and more
  • The easy-to-use "split-ball" adjustment element utilizes single knob controls for head movement through 3-planes
  • 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
  • Durable, heat-tolerant vise head assembly construction
  • The vise features compatibility with all PanaVise base mounts and many other accessories
Specifications
  • Overall height: 6-3/4" (173 mm)
  • Rotation: 360 degrees
  • Swivel: 360 degrees
  • Pivot: 210 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 2.875" (73 mm)
  • Jaw width: 1" (25.4 mm)
  • Jaw height: 2" (50.8 mm)
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs. (0.6 kg)
  • Base
    • 4.3125" (109.5 mm) diameter bolt circle
    • .300" center hole
    • Three counter sunk holes for 1/4" (6.3 mm) flathead screws (not included)
    • Compatible with other PanaVise base mounts
What's in the Box
  • PanaVise model 201 "Junior" miniature vise (includes model 203 PanaVise head assembly, PanaVise Junior base)
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    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."

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Customers find the hardware clamp vise useful and effective for their purposes. It's sturdy and holds items securely, making it easy to use and perfect for hobbyists. The weight is suitable for various applications, ranging from lightweight to heavy-duty. Many customers consider it an excellent value for the money, though opinions differ on the plastic material.

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116 customers mention "Sturdiness"95 positive21 negative

Customers appreciate the sturdiness of the hardware clamp vise. They say it holds items securely even when not mounted, and is made of durable plastic. The stand is stable and grips well.

"...Bam! Score! Both models are exquisitely well made and functional. They do exactly what I need for them to do and I couldn't be happier...." Read more

"...The vice is a perfect size for my workbench and holds things solid even when not mounted to the table...." Read more

"...Seems like a fairly durable vise and I didn't have to spend as much as some of the others out there...." Read more

"...It weighs in at 5 lbs and makes this vise rock solid. For delicate work get the Model 204 neoprene jaw pads...." Read more

114 customers mention "Functionality"110 positive4 negative

Customers find the hardware clamp vise useful for bench use. It works well for their purposes and is more effective than a third hand. They say it helps solder small components perfectly and makes their job easier and more precise. The simple device has no complaints and is the best mini vise they've used.

"...Bam! Score! Both models are exquisitely well made and functional. They do exactly what I need for them to do and I couldn't be happier...." Read more

"...The vice also has a nice range of movement and works well for soldering small components." Read more

"...It helps solder XLR;s perfectly." Read more

"Works like a champ, small enough to mount to a base with non sliding rubber feet so I can put it away when not in use...." Read more

110 customers mention "Ease of use"110 positive0 negative

Customers find the hardware clamp vise easy to use and handy. They say it's a simple, inexpensive solution to basic problems like soldering or measuring. The non-marring jaws make it a perfect solution for many situations.

"Very handy as a third hand for a soldering station...." Read more

"I really like this vise, it has a nice weight to it. It comes in handy for certain jobs, of course I have a few other vises of different styles..." Read more

"...Its easy enough to screw mount it to a larger flat piece of scrap wood, or as I do, zip tie it to a 5 pound barbell weight plate temporarily...." Read more

"...the intended purpose and recognize the limitations...this is a handy little vise...." Read more

48 customers mention "Weight"45 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the vise's weight. They find it stable without additional support, and lightweight for smaller items. The base is made of heavy cast iron, making it easier to transport and use. It's a budget-friendly mini vise that's great for traveling.

"I really like this vise, it has a nice weight to it...." Read more

"...As is, and without extra bulk it makes it easier to transport and use.The jaws are made of plastic, but can resist some amount of heat...." Read more

"...The base is super nice and heavy. You can bolt it to another work surface if you want. The clamps are just "tuff-stuff" buy okay...." Read more

"...I wish the magnetic tray was included but its still heavy enough to stand by itself. You could just screw it down to a wood table or board." Read more

46 customers mention "Size"35 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the small size of the hardware clamp vise. It's suitable for small circuit boards and can be mounted to a base with non-sliding rubber feet. It is stable and transportable, yet not too heavy to be a burden.

"...The vice is a perfect size for my workbench and holds things solid even when not mounted to the table...." Read more

"...The Junior takes no space and could easily get inside a standard drawer" Read more

"It is the perfect size for my electronic projects." Read more

"...that the very first board that I wanted to work on was just a little too large. The base is super nice and heavy...." Read more

46 customers mention "Value for money"37 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the clamp vise's value for money. They say it locks precisely, is a good size, and cheap.

"...Yes, they are.Worth every penny? Indeed!" Read more

"...In summary, this product is a good value but the range, as delivered, seems way too limited...." Read more

"...Overall a great little vise for the money.Pros:PriceDesk mountableStrong base..." Read more

"...the best mini vise in the market because of its sturdy base and relatively low price." Read more

42 customers mention "Holds things well"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the hardware clamp vise's ability to securely hold various components. It can hold large circuit boards down to small IC components without damaging them. The jaws hold pieces for scribing, decaling, cementing, or drilling.

"...The grip has a couple nice notches that work great for holding PCB boards...." Read more

"Does the job well by holding plugs , circuits, etc. Stays in place - which is what you want...." Read more

"...This holds small circuit boards very steady with safe plastic clamps which don't conduct electricity or clamp teeth on the board...." Read more

"Very handy for holding parts securely for soldering. Much better than the alligator clip "third hand" things...." Read more

38 customers mention "Plastic material"25 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plastic material. Some find it ideal, with hard plastic grips that don't melt when accidentally touched. The jaws are a hard plastic, unlike their older large panavise. Boards are steady with safe plastic clamps that don't conduct electricity. The nut to tighten things is solid and doesn't require much force to cinch up and hold. Others mention that the downside is that it's plastic, so you must be careful when handling it.

"...The nut to tighten things is solid and doesn't require much force to cinch up and hold things steady...." Read more

"...The jaws are made of plastic, but can resist some amount of heat. However, it won't take being hit directly by a soldering iron...." Read more

"...The only downside is the jaws are plastic, and soft plastic at that...." Read more

"...This holds small circuit boards very steady with safe plastic clamps which don't conduct electricity or clamp teeth on the board...." Read more

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I’m in love with my Panavise Junior. The rotate-and-tilt function has revolutionized my wire weaving & jewelry making. I showed it off to my Facebook group of jewelry crafters and they fell in love too! So if Panavise gets a run on the Junior vise for Christmas 2024, you’re welcome!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
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Very handy as a third hand for a soldering station. The knob to tighten the clamp takes many turns to move the arms to it is a bit tedious to use if in a hurry.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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I got this and a pair of the Model 301 vises to facilitate working on a model ship I'm starting on. I read the few negative reviews at Amazon on both models but went ahead with the purchase because I prefer to buy American on those extremely rare instances where it's possible.

Bam! Score! Both models are exquisitely well made and functional. They do exactly what I need for them to do and I couldn't be happier. Excellent quality.

One "feature" I needed was the option to mount these to a board I could move around my worktable. Most other options were the kind that c-clamped to a tabletop. Those would not work for me. That narrowed down the field as well. I need to clamp both ends of the keel of my 48" model ship to a fixture that will allow me to move the ship around while I work on various parts of the ship. That's what the model 301's will be used for - attached to either ends of a 1" thick MDF base.

This 201 will be used to hold individual smaller parts while I'm working on them - masts, spars and the like. I'll mount this to a small board as well to provide a more solid base for the delicate work or shaping, polishing, painting, rigging etc. on small parts.

Expensive compared to the off-shore models offered in great numbers at this site? Yes, they are.
Worth every penny? Indeed!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
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When I started my latest project I found that I needed something solid to hold the components while I do my soldering. After looking at a few options I chose the PanaVise because the base was metal and the vise looked flexible enough to hold the multiple positions required while soldering boards. The vice is a perfect size for my workbench and holds things solid even when not mounted to the table. The grip has a couple nice notches that work great for holding PCB boards. The nut to tighten things is solid and doesn't require much force to cinch up and hold things steady. The vice also has a nice range of movement and works well for soldering small components.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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I really like this vise, it has a nice weight to it. It comes in handy for certain jobs, of course I have a few other vises of different styles depending on what job I might be needing it for. I only wish the arms/jaws were made of metal instead of plastic, otherwise I would give it 5 stars. It's not the perfect vise for EVERY job but that's why it's nice to have a few of different styles. Seems like a fairly durable vise and I didn't have to spend as much as some of the others out there. They now have a magnetic base available for this vise that makes it much more usable. Without the magnetic base a motherboard would tip it over, with the base installed it's able to hold my motherboard and even put a coffee cup on the board and still held strong, I can even put more pressure on the board with my hand and actually bend the board and the magnetic base still holds well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice vise for my collection
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
I really like this vise, it has a nice weight to it. It comes in handy for certain jobs, of course I have a few other vises of different styles depending on what job I might be needing it for. I only wish the arms/jaws were made of metal instead of plastic, otherwise I would give it 5 stars. It's not the perfect vise for EVERY job but that's why it's nice to have a few of different styles. Seems like a fairly durable vise and I didn't have to spend as much as some of the others out there. They now have a magnetic base available for this vise that makes it much more usable. Without the magnetic base a motherboard would tip it over, with the base installed it's able to hold my motherboard and even put a coffee cup on the board and still held strong, I can even put more pressure on the board with my hand and actually bend the board and the magnetic base still holds well.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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I’m in love with my Panavise Junior. The rotate-and-tilt function has revolutionized my wire weaving & jewelry making. I showed it off to my Facebook group of jewelry crafters and they fell in love too! So if Panavise gets a run on the Junior vise for Christmas 2024, you’re welcome!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can’t praise it enough!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
I’m in love with my Panavise Junior. The rotate-and-tilt function has revolutionized my wire weaving & jewelry making. I showed it off to my Facebook group of jewelry crafters and they fell in love too! So if Panavise gets a run on the Junior vise for Christmas 2024, you’re welcome!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2012
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If you're working on items that generally fit in a hand: cellphones, calculators, small PCB electronics, etc., Panavise Junior will work. Unlike its bigger brother, PanaVise 300 Standard Base it will unlikely tip over since hand sized objects may not be big enough to offset the vise's center of gravity. Its easy enough to screw mount it to a larger flat piece of scrap wood, or as I do, zip tie it to a 5 pound barbell weight plate temporarily. As is, and without extra bulk it makes it easier to transport and use.

The jaws are made of plastic, but can resist some amount of heat. However, it won't take being hit directly by a soldering iron. Its rigid enough to hold firmly, and its amazing something made so cheaply work so well. The box says its made in USA, but there are no marks to suggest the same.

The vise is made to hold items, while a helping hand Cables To Go Helping Hands with Magnifier is more for smaller items, like holding wires on a PCB, so they complement rather than replace each other.

Panavises vises hold value well; auction sites often have 30+ year old used models that fetch 50%+ the cost of new models, or accessories. Older models are much heftier and better finished.

There is one option available as of this writing, a wheel you can overlay onto the thumbscrew so you can spin the screw with your finger to get the jaws moving faster.

Cons

The finish is fairly crude. Its rough and not the same quality of materials and workmanship of the original Panavise from the 1980s, but it works just as well, and thus, can be forgiven.

There are no other vise accessories that fit this base, as of this writing, but the Junior head can be purchased for the standard 300 bases, but it cost as much as the whole Junior!

The screw used in the vise is fairly fine, so it takes a lot of turning to get it to open completely. The $5 wheel accessory should be included with the unit, not as an accessory.

Despite a lot of copying by counterfeit makers of many electronic products, this is one item I've never seen as counterfeit, so most Panavises I see are genuine, this is one of them.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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Does the job well by holding plugs , circuits, etc. Stays in place - which is what you want. Also there is a complimentary product made by QuadHands
which fits the Panavise Junior perfectly (it's a base with 4 long adjustable hands which hold small components - look for it on amazon) . The Junior takes no space and could easily get inside a standard drawer
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, beautiful… and sits on the table top safely even without screws
Reviewed in Germany on February 22, 2024
Style: Miniature ViseVerified Purchase
Functional for holding PCBs while working on them, in addition to “helping hands”, for which it is not a replacement but rather a complementing tool. I was a bit disappointed with the plastic jaws at first, but they seem sturdy enough (at least they are non-conducting). The best feature – sits stably on the table and doesn’t go anywhere once placed. Holes for permanent installation are present, but if your electronics lab needs to go into storage after use (temporary setup on the kitchen table, for example), the stability without any fastening gives this vice a whole new dimension. Would buy again, would recommend.
Edward Morton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little vise.
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
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I use this vise to hold my locks while I pick them. It is sturdy when on a flat surface as is. It is also small and light enough to be hand held as well. I would definitely recommend it.
Adam Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
Style: Miniature ViseVerified Purchase
Great product
MARC PATRICK ROY
5.0 out of 5 stars Great miniature vise
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2022
Style: Miniature ViseVerified Purchase
Product is "tuff", study and great for the price
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good little vise
Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2021
Style: Miniature ViseVerified Purchase
I bought this vise (with the ribber pads) to help in building a plastic model of a F1 car. It was extremely helpful and made the job much easier.