Bench/Drill Vise 555994

[pinkiewerewolf]

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/sa_combinationvise.htm
Does anyone have feedback on one of these vises?
After dropping my Bench Plane I'm ready to do something about my vice(less) situation.
I can't afford to get a workbench with dogs to hold my work, and I am going to need something to hold pieces for doweling on the work table also.
Thanks in advance
Pinkie

[a1gutterman]

I wood like to hear from owners too. So many vises to choose from.............

There have been other threads on vises. I haven't seen one that I don't like really...........

[pinkiewerewolf]

This one seems so versatile for our set up with the Mark V.
I also have an old work table/bench/cabinet from the house's previous owner with a plywood top and this would work on that too.
I am wondering if it is "heavy" enough for light use with a hand plane.

[Bruce]

Here is a patternmaker's vise (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=577167&t=11082005) that has good reviews. It is more expensive but will outlast you according to the reviews. :)

[curiousgeorge]

Hey Pinkie,
A lot of people don't like Harbor Freight but you might want to check out their solid oak work bench. It's only $179.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93454

[a1gutterman]

Here is a patternmaker's vise (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=577167&t=11082005) that has good reviews. It is more expensive but will outlast you according to the reviews. :)
Like I said; so many vises to choose from...........and I haven't seen one that I don't like!

[a1gutterman]

Hey Pinkie,
A lot of people don't like Harbor Freight but you might want to check out their solid oak work bench. It's only $179.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93454
Hi George,
It isn't that I don't like Harbor Freight, I don't like to purchase items that are made in China! Where is this bench made? It does not say on the web page that you link to.

[curiousgeorge]

Tim,
I'm sure it's made in China. Sorry.