I have eyed this for a couple of months now, thank you for your review. I do like the way you have it set up too, making it mobile and not fixed to a certain area.
using a cheater bar to clamp something in the vise voids the warranty. I think you can go up to 100 ft lbs on torque and be in spec for the vise. Max torque on a barrel for an ar is like 80 ft lbs. I have barreled many AR15' and AR10s on this vise.
What size block did you use as the base along with lag nuts specifics? I appreciate your time and help so i can build the same one in the video or a better one on your recommendation 😉
the block of wood is approximately 8/12 x 12 x 2. I made it out of some 3/4 inch butcherblock that I had laying around from another project that I glued together into 3 layers. I think I replaced the screws with some longer ones but I cannot remember if I used the stock ones. If I replaced them, I just took them down to my local hardware store and replaced them with longer ones of the same size. I milled out some recesses in the bottom so that the screw and nut do not stick out the bottom and I get a good clean contact. The trick with mounting this way is that you want your clamps to clamp as close to the middle (from front to back) of the block as possible. The closer to the front you clamp it will get a little tippy if you are pulling toward you. With this much block in the back, I can do much more pushing away from me than pulling towards me as I basically have a big paddle that I am pushing the torque towards. If I did it again, I would probably go about 14 inches long. at 12, you have to clamp on angles to get the torque pin in and out. Hopefully that helps you. I had Dustin Sanchez from Real Avid on the Podcast not long ago and he doesn't recommend mounting this way because of the "tippyness" going towards the user. They recommend mounting directly to the bench. Hope this helps!
If I had to have one and only one, the master vise. Each has their strengths and weakness. But if I needed to barrel an AR, I can't do that with the workstation plus Pistols can be worked on on the master vise.
@TheRogueBanshee excellent, already have a basic range rack but my bench vise doesn't have all those angles, would rather have the one to work with for all. Thanks
a couple of the camera are over exposed. you can tell when camera angles switch. It's a side effect of being an insomniac and filming at 1am. All of that is changing this year
The Total Vise is a good system and it is made just a few hours from me. This particular vise has its place just as the Total Vise has its place as well. If money is no option, Total Vise is the way to go. I have talked to him on the phone several times and even have his cell phone number. I have been playing with some new attachments to this one that are going to bring even more versatility to the "average" person. Bottom line, I wouldn't fault anyone for going either way.
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I really appreciate your follow up reviews.
Thanks for watching!
I have eyed this for a couple of months now, thank you for your review. I do like the way you have it set up too, making it mobile and not fixed to a certain area.
Thanks for the video
Vises for my workbench I am building.
UMMMMMMM I like that one.
nice vise
Can you torque the barrel nut and castle nut with this vise or is that the technicality that voids the warranty?
using a cheater bar to clamp something in the vise voids the warranty. I think you can go up to 100 ft lbs on torque and be in spec for the vise. Max torque on a barrel for an ar is like 80 ft lbs. I have barreled many AR15' and AR10s on this vise.
What size block did you use as the base along with lag nuts specifics? I appreciate your time and help so i can build the same one in the video or a better one on your recommendation 😉
the block of wood is approximately 8/12 x 12 x 2. I made it out of some 3/4 inch butcherblock that I had laying around from another project that I glued together into 3 layers. I think I replaced the screws with some longer ones but I cannot remember if I used the stock ones. If I replaced them, I just took them down to my local hardware store and replaced them with longer ones of the same size. I milled out some recesses in the bottom so that the screw and nut do not stick out the bottom and I get a good clean contact. The trick with mounting this way is that you want your clamps to clamp as close to the middle (from front to back) of the block as possible. The closer to the front you clamp it will get a little tippy if you are pulling toward you. With this much block in the back, I can do much more pushing away from me than pulling towards me as I basically have a big paddle that I am pushing the torque towards. If I did it again, I would probably go about 14 inches long. at 12, you have to clamp on angles to get the torque pin in and out. Hopefully that helps you. I had Dustin Sanchez from Real Avid on the Podcast not long ago and he doesn't recommend mounting this way because of the "tippyness" going towards the user. They recommend mounting directly to the bench. Hope this helps!
@@TheRogueBanshee thank you again for your time and detailed reply
@@livebreatheadaptevolve no problem. Thanks for reaching out!
This is sort of a pattern making vise design.
If you had to choose between that and the workstation which one wins?
If I had to have one and only one, the master vise. Each has their strengths and weakness. But if I needed to barrel an AR, I can't do that with the workstation plus Pistols can be worked on on the master vise.
@TheRogueBanshee excellent, already have a basic range rack but my bench vise doesn't have all those angles, would rather have the one to work with for all. Thanks
OMG, I think your white balance on your camera is WAY off. That or you have too much direct lighting. It's WAY overblown!
a couple of the camera are over exposed. you can tell when camera angles switch. It's a side effect of being an insomniac and filming at 1am. All of that is changing this year
I would not buy this after using the Total Vise. It’s better made, heavier duty and made in America.
The Total Vise is a good system and it is made just a few hours from me. This particular vise has its place just as the Total Vise has its place as well. If money is no option, Total Vise is the way to go. I have talked to him on the phone several times and even have his cell phone number. I have been playing with some new attachments to this one that are going to bring even more versatility to the "average" person. Bottom line, I wouldn't fault anyone for going either way.