Description
The cradle-style drill press vise is ideal for angled drilling, tapping, and reaming tasks. It features hardened v-grooved jaws that can clamp round objects vertically and horizontally. Backed by Wilton's lifetime warranty. The base has four ½” shoulder slots for quick and easy positioning on the machine table. The cradle design offers 90° vertical indexing, scaled in 1° increments. It's made of fine grain cast iron for durability and has hardened smooth vise jaws. With beds and bases parallel to ±.001”, it's highly accurate. There are pin hard stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° for common applications, and a side tommy bar allows secure locking at any increment from 0° - 90°. Available in 3-inch and 4-inch sizes with specific jaw depths, widths, opening capacities, and weights as detailed in the specifications. Note that it has a Prop 65 warning about Cancer and Reproductive Harm, and the manual is in PDF format.
Using your cradle-style angle drill press vise is straightforward. First, place the vise on the machine table and use the four ½” shoulder slots in the base for quick positioning. Then, adjust the angle according to your needs. You can use the pin hard stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° for common angles or set it to any increment from 0° - 90° and lock it with the side tommy bar. When clamping objects, the hardened v-grooved jaws can hold round objects vertically or horizontally. For different tasks like drilling, tapping, or reaming, just make sure your workpiece is properly secured. As for maintenance, keep the vise clean and free from debris. Wipe it down after each use. Check the moving parts regularly to ensure smooth operation. Remember, this vise has a Prop 65 warning about Cancer and Reproductive Harm, so handle it with care. If you need more detailed information, refer to the PDF manual.
