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Wilton Woodworking Vise, 4" x 10" Pivot Jaw, 13" Jaw Opening (Model 79A)
Wilton
The tradeoff: larger and heavier than a standard 7-inch vise -- needs a sturdy bench.
- Pivoting front jaw (10 degrees)
- 13-inch jaw opening
- Metal housing fully encloses the screw
- Rapid-acting mechanism
Pros
- Pivoting front jaw holds irregularly shaped and tapered workpieces square
- 13-inch jaw opening handles thick stock and wide panels most vises can't
- Enclosed screw housing keeps sawdust and dirt from gumming the threads
- Rapid-acting mechanism speeds up repeated open and close cycles
Cons
- Larger and heavier than a standard 7-inch vise -- needs a sturdy bench
- Higher price than entry-level vises
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