Gibraltar 56585 Drill Press Vise 4 Inch Grooved Jaws

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 56585 is a stationary horizontal drill press vise designed for securing workpieces during drilling operations on a drill press. Built with a cast iron body and steel grooved jaws, this vise provides rigid, stable clamping for metal, wood, and plastic stock. It features a 4-inch jaw width and a jaw opening capacity of 4 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of workpiece sizes. The throat depth of 0.85 inches and jaw height of 0.75 inches provide consistent bite on flat and profiled stock. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and general fabricators use this vise as a workhorse fixture on benchtop and floor-standing drill presses.

The GIBRALTAR 56585 is intended for use in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance environments where a reliable, low-profile drill press vise is needed. Its stationary base and standard spindle operation make it appropriate for repetitive drilling tasks where the vise stays fixed in position on the drill press table. The overall footprint of 6 inches long by 5 inches wide by 2 inches tall keeps the profile compact and compatible with most standard drill press tables.

Key Features

• Grooved steel jaws grip flat, round, and irregular stock securely during drilling
• Cast iron vise body resists deflection under drilling loads
• 4-inch jaw width and 4-inch jaw opening capacity accommodate a broad range of workpiece sizes
• Stationary horizontal base keeps the vise fixed on the drill press table
• Compact 2-inch overall height keeps the workpiece close to the table surface
• Standard spindle operation for straightforward clamping without special tooling

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use drill press vise suitable for benchtop and floor-standing drill presses with standard T-slot or flat tables accepting a 6-inch by 5-inch base footprint.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians familiar with drill press setup. Before mounting, power down and lock out the drill press per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Secure the vise to the drill press table using appropriate T-slot bolts or clamps through the base. Verify that the vise is square to the spindle travel before tightening fasteners to prevent workpiece drift during drilling.