Gibraltar SC63493183-G Toolmakers Vise 2 in Jaw Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SC63493183-G is a precision toolmakers vise designed for accurate workholding in machine shop and tool room environments. Built with a flat jaw profile and all-steel construction, this vise delivers a jaw width of 2 inches, a jaw opening capacity of 3.125 inches, and a jaw height of 1 inch. Parallelism and squareness tolerances are both held to 0.005 inches, making it suitable for grinding, milling, EDM setups, and other high-precision operations. The compact overall footprint of 5.5 inches in length and 2 inches in overall height fits standard surface grinder and milling machine tables. Machinists, toolmakers, and precision grinding technicians are the primary installers and users of this vise.

This toolmakers vise is applied in tool room and job shop settings where tight tolerances and repeatable positioning are required. Typical use cases include surface grinding fixtures, inspection setups, and light milling operations where a small, precise vise is preferred over a larger Kurt-style unit. The flat jaw design allows direct contact with parallel workpieces without introducing angular error. Its steel body resists deflection under clamping load, which supports consistent part geometry across repeated setups.

Key Features

• Flat jaw profile maintains direct, parallel contact with workpiece surfaces
• Jaw width of 2 inches accommodates small-to-medium precision workpieces
• Jaw opening capacity of 3.125 inches provides flexibility across part sizes
• Parallelism tolerance of 0.005 inches supports precision grinding and milling operations
• Squareness tolerance of 0.005 inches ensures repeatable angular positioning
• All-steel construction resists wear and deflection under clamping load

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision toolmakers vise for use on surface grinders, milling machines, and inspection fixtures requiring a compact flat jaw workholding solution.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or toolmaker. Before mounting, ensure the machine table or surface plate is clean and free of chips or burrs that could introduce seating error. Secure the vise using appropriate T-slot hardware or strap clamps rated for the machine table. Verify jaw parallelism and squareness with a dial test indicator before beginning production work. Do not use this vise for heavy interrupted cuts or operations that exceed its rated jaw opening capacity.