Value Collection 428-9024 Toolmaker Vise 2-3/8 in V-groove

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 428-9024 is a steel toolmaker's vise designed for precision workholding in machine shop and tool room applications. The vise features V-groove jaws that grip round stock, hex stock, and irregularly shaped workpieces without slipping. Jaw width measures 2-3/8 inches with a maximum jaw opening capacity of 2-1/8 inches and a jaw height of 1 inch. Parallelism is held to 0.0001 inches and squareness to 0.0002 inches, making this vise suitable for inspection, grinding, milling, and layout work where tight tolerances are required. Machinists, toolmakers, and precision metalworkers are the primary users of this type of vise.

This toolmaker's vise is suited for bench-top use in machine shops, tool rooms, and production environments where repeatable, accurate workholding is critical. The compact overall footprint — 4.33 inches in length and 2.3 inches in height — allows it to be used on surface plates, magnetic chucks, or milling machine tables. It is appropriate for light to medium workholding tasks involving precision-ground parts, small fixtures, and inspection setups. The steel construction provides rigidity and resistance to deflection under clamping loads.

Key Features

• V-groove jaw profile securely holds round, hex, and irregular workpieces
• Parallelism tolerance of 0.0001 inches for precision alignment
• Squareness tolerance of 0.0002 inches supports accurate setups
• Steel construction provides rigidity and durability in shop environments
• Compact size fits on surface plates, magnetic chucks, and milling tables
• 2-3/8 inch jaw width accommodates a range of small to medium workpieces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use toolmaker's vise suitable for general precision workholding applications in machine shop and tool room environments.

Installation Notes

This vise is typically set up and operated by machinists or toolmakers. Before mounting on a milling machine table or magnetic chuck, ensure the mounting surface and vise base are clean and free of chips or burrs that could affect seating accuracy. When clamping on a surface grinder, verify the vise is within the weight and height capacity of the magnetic chuck. Do not exceed the jaw opening capacity of 2-1/8 inches to avoid damage to the screw mechanism.