Gibraltar GB-Vise-005 Toolmaker Vise 3.5 in Flat Jaw Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR GB-Vise-005 is a precision toolmaker's vise built for machining, grinding, and inspection work where exact alignment is critical. The flat jaw design holds workpieces parallel to within 0.0002 inches and square to within 0.0003 inches, making it suitable for surface grinding and tight-tolerance milling setups. The steel construction provides rigidity under cutting loads. Jaw width measures 3.5 inches with a maximum opening capacity of 5 inches and a jaw height of 1.75 inches. Overall length is 9.25 inches and overall height is 3.34 inches. The unit weighs 16 pounds, giving it a stable footprint on the machine table or surface plate.

This vise is used in machine shops, tool rooms, and maintenance facilities where workholding accuracy directly affects part quality. It is well suited for surface grinder tables, milling machine setups, and bench inspection tasks. Machinists, toolmakers, and precision grinders install this type of vise when flatness and squareness tolerances are tighter than a standard shop vise can deliver. The compact profile allows use on smaller machines without overhanging the table.

Key Features

• Parallelism tolerance of 0.0002 inches for precision grinding and milling setups
• Squareness tolerance of 0.0003 inches ensures accurate right-angle workholding
• Flat jaw design provides full contact across the workpiece face
• 3.5 inch jaw width with 5 inch maximum opening capacity handles a wide range of part sizes
• All-steel construction resists deflection under machining loads
• 16 pound mass adds stability on surface grinder and milling machine tables

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision workholding vise for use on surface grinders, milling machines, and inspection surface plates in tool room and production machining environments.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or toolmaker. Secure the vise to the machine table using T-slot bolts or strap clamps appropriate for the table configuration, and verify seating on a clean, burr-free surface before tightening. Torque fasteners evenly to avoid rocking the base. Always confirm the machine is powered down and the spindle is stopped before mounting or repositioning the vise.