Gibraltar EVSD-73 Toolmakers Vise Flat Jaw 2-7/8 in

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR EVSD-73 is a precision toolmaker's vise designed for holding workpieces securely during machining, grinding, and inspection operations. Built from steel with flat jaws, it delivers a jaw width of 2.875 inches, a jaw opening capacity of 4.02 inches, and a jaw height of 1.38 inches. Parallelism is held to 0.00012 inches and squareness to 0.0002 inches, making it suitable for high-precision setups where positional accuracy directly affects part quality. At 12 pounds, it provides stable mass for bench or machine table use. Machinists, toolmakers, and setup technicians are the primary users.

This vise is used in machine shops, toolrooms, and precision manufacturing environments. It fits standard bench-top applications as well as surface grinder and milling machine tables where a low-profile, flat-jaw vise is required. The flat jaw profile supports square, rectangular, and prismatic workpieces without inducing angular error during clamping. With an overall length of 10 inches and an overall height of 2.85 inches, it fits within the envelope of most light to medium machining setups.

Key Features

• Flat jaw design maintains consistent contact across the full jaw face width of 2.875 inches
• Parallelism tolerance of 0.00012 inches supports precision grinding and inspection setups
• Squareness tolerance of 0.0002 inches reduces setup error during milling and surface grinding
• Steel construction provides rigidity and wear resistance under repeated clamping cycles
• 4.02 inch jaw opening capacity accommodates a wide range of workpiece sizes
• 12 pound body mass contributes to stability on machine tables and bench surfaces

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose toolmaker's vise suitable for use on surface grinders, milling machines, and precision inspection benches requiring a flat-jaw, high-accuracy clamping solution.

Installation Notes

Mounting and positioning should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with workholding setups. Clamp or bolt the vise securely to the machine table using the appropriate T-slot hardware before applying any clamping force. Verify jaw alignment with a dial indicator before beginning precision operations. Do not exceed the rated jaw opening capacity when loading workpieces.