All about the little vice

Every man who is engaged in the manufacture of any products made of wood or metal at home knows that he cannot do without such a locksmith's tool as a vice. This equipment is an irreplaceable assistant in any workshop. In this article we will talk about small vices, define their features, the most popular models and selection criteria.

Vices are mechanical devices with which various workpieces can be held stationary. This tool simplifies the work with products. Small vices, like conventional stationary ones, consist of the following structural elements:

• grounds;
• clamps for fastening to a table, workbench;
• handles;
• lead screw;
• movable sponge;
• fixed sponge;
• clamping bar;
• guide bar;
• swing lock.

There are many different models on the market today. Such an assortment and a variety of tools are due to the demand for it. A small bench vise is an indispensable item in every home. We want to offer you some of the highest quality, reliable and durable models of the device for your review.

• Intertool HT 0056 Is a locksmith model of a mini-type mechanism. The tool can be used for delicate machining of small parts. This vise can be called miniature. Cast iron is used for the production of the case. The width of the sponges is 5 centimeters, the weight of the product is 500 g.

• Proxxon FMS75 art. 28602 Is a model that can be used to carry out operations where maximum accuracy is important, for example, jewelry making. The peculiarity of this micro model is that its upper part can be freely turned to any side if necessary. For the manufacture of a vice, a zinc alloy is used. The width of the jaws is 7 centimeters, the attachment to the surface is carried out using a clamp.

• Wilton "Mechanic" art. 21300 - Swivel vise, which is excellent for precision work, is characterized by excellent strength. They are made of cast iron, the width of the jaws of the product is 100 mm.

The final result of the work, the quality of performance, also depends on the correct choice of this mechanical device. The following characteristics of the device must be taken into account.

• Dimensions (edit) - it is imperative to take into account what parts and blanks you will be working with.
• What material is the tool made of - this parameter affects the strength and reliability of the product. Ideal if the movement is made of high quality steel. In this case, the nominal tensile strength of the device is 5273, 02 kgf / cm². Malleable iron, cast steel and gray cast iron are also used for the manufacture of equipment. The nominal strength of the latter is insignificant, the smallest. Experts recommend buying this kind of equipment from well-known manufacturers who use only high-quality materials and raw materials in the production process, do not save money.
• Rotary thread pitch - focusing on this parameter of the tool, you need to take into account the type of work.
• What is the size and structure of the surface - it depends on whether there will be any traces on the product, which is fixed in a vice.Therefore, it is best to choose models with a flat lip structure. But the size of the latter is not very significant - the wider they are, the more expensive the product.
• Additional functionality - for example, can the device be used as an anvil. This function will be useful if you are engaged in plumbing work.

Also be sure to carefully study the information that is indicated by the manufacturer in the technical data sheet... It is in this document that a complete description of the mechanical device can be found.

The following video provides an overview of the Intertool HT 0056 vice.