Gibraltar 428-85082 Drill Press Vise 8 Inch Cast Iron

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 428-85082 is a horizontal drill press vise built for stationary workholding on drill press tables in machine shops and fabrication environments. It features an 8-inch jaw opening capacity and a 1-5/8-inch throat depth, giving machinists and metalworkers substantial clearance for securing workpieces of varying sizes. The cast iron construction delivers the rigidity and mass needed to resist movement during drilling operations. With an overall length of 18-1/2 inches and an overall height of 4.71 inches, this vise is sized for bench-top drill presses handling production or job-shop work. Standard spindle operation means no quick-release or rapid-traverse mechanism — straightforward, reliable clamping for consistent setups.

This vise is suited for horizontal workholding applications on drill presses in both residential shop and light industrial settings. The stationary base keeps the vise fixed to the table surface without swivel, making it appropriate for repetitive drilling operations where consistent part positioning is required. Machinists, toolmakers, and general fabricators typically use this style of vise for metalworking, woodworking, and composite drilling tasks where a stable, non-rotating platform is essential.

Key Features

• 8-inch jaw opening capacity accommodates a wide range of workpiece sizes
• 1-5/8-inch throat depth provides clearance for taller stock
• Cast iron construction resists flex and absorbs vibration during drilling
• Stationary base design eliminates unwanted rotation during operation
• 18-1/2-inch overall length with 8-inch jaw width for broad clamping surface
• Standard spindle operation for straightforward, dependable clamping

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style workholding solution for horizontal drill press applications requiring a stationary-base vise with an 8-inch jaw capacity.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or shop technician. Power down and lock out the drill press before mounting or adjusting the vise on the table. The vise should be secured to the drill press table using appropriate T-slot hardware or clamps rated for the table configuration. Verify that the vise base is fully seated and fasteners are torqued to the table manufacturer's specifications before operating.