Value Collection 428-8403 Horizontal Drill Press Vise

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 428-8403 is a horizontal drill press vise built for securing workpieces during drilling operations on stationary drill presses. The cast iron body provides rigid, vibration-resistant clamping, while the steel jaws grip stock firmly across a 3.375-inch opening capacity. At 3 inches wide and 0.75 inches high, the jaws deliver broad, even contact across flat and square workpieces. Standard spindle operation gives the operator predictable, consistent clamping force. This vise is installed and used by machinists, toolroom technicians, and trade fabricators who require accurate workholding on bench-top or floor-standing drill presses.

The 428-8403 is suited for light to medium-duty horizontal drilling applications in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and trade workshops. The stationary base keeps the vise fixed to the drill press table without swivel, making it appropriate for repetitive drilling where a fixed orientation is preferred. The 0.75-inch throat depth accommodates standard flat stock and plate material commonly encountered in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical fabrication work where field drilling of brackets, straps, and mounting plates is required.

Key Features

• 3.375-inch jaw opening capacity handles a wide range of flat and square stock sizes
• Cast iron vise body resists deflection and absorbs vibration during drilling
• Steel jaws provide durable, high-grip clamping surface
• Stationary base design keeps the vise fixed for repetitive-drilling workflows
• Low-profile 1.77-inch overall height clears standard drill press quill travel
• Standard spindle operation requires no special tooling or setup

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or additional vise for stationary horizontal drill press applications where a jaw opening of up to 3.375 inches and a stationary base are required.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified technician should mount the vise to the drill press table using appropriate T-bolts or clamps sized to the table slots. Power down and lock out the drill press before mounting or repositioning the vise. Ensure the base is fully seated and fasteners are snug before applying clamping force to a workpiece. Do not exceed the jaw opening capacity or use the vise to secure round stock without appropriate V-block support.