York Quick-Release Front Vise, Small

York quick release front vise, small.

Designed for easy adjustment, these traditional bench vises have steel spindles and large cast iron faces. The movable jaw has a slight inward cant to let the top of the jaw touch first as it closes. Under clamping pressure, this jaw becomes parallel with the fixed jaw, providing more consistent pressure over the entire jaw face so work is held securely.

The quick release is designed for one-handed operation: turning the handle counterclockwise about 1-1/2 to 2 turns releases the main screw so you can slide the vise open or closed, allowing work to be held with one hand as the vise is adjusted with the other. Turning the handle clockwise 1-1/2 to 2 turns re-engages the screw so you can tighten the vise normally. The vise must be fastened to the underside of the bench for the gravitational element of the quick release to operate properly.

Both jaws are through-drilled for wooden faceplates, and the moving jaw has an adjustable steel dog. Take care not to close the vise on your fingers.

Specifications:
Requires 13" of space for the spindle and guide rods