Wilton 11698 Cross Slide Drill Press Vise 8 in

Product Description

The WILTON 11698 is a cross slide drill press vise designed to hold workpieces securely during drilling operations. The cross slide mechanism allows precise X and Y axis positioning of the workpiece without repositioning the vise on the drill press table. At 8 inches, this vise is sized for shop-floor and bench-top drill presses commonly used by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians. It provides repeatable positioning for production drilling, bolt patterns, and close-tolerance hole layouts where a standard fixed vise falls short.

This vise is suited for use on benchtop and floor-standing drill presses in industrial, fabrication, and maintenance shop environments. It is a fit for operators who need to drill multiple holes in a precise pattern on a single workpiece without unclamping and re-indicating between holes. Typical users include metal fabricators, tool and die shops, and industrial maintenance crews working with steel, aluminum, and similar machinable materials.

Key Features

• Cross slide design enables X and Y axis workpiece movement for precise hole pattern drilling
• 8-inch jaw width accommodates a wide range of workpiece sizes
• Rigid construction supports accurate, repeatable positioning under drill press load
• Designed for benchtop and floor-standing drill press table mounting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use cross slide drill press vise compatible with standard drill press tables accepting conventional vise mounting hardware.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or skilled tradesperson. Power down and lock out the drill press before mounting or adjusting the vise on the table. Secure the vise to the drill press table using appropriate T-bolts or clamps rated for the table slot dimensions. Verify that the vise slides move freely and lock firmly before beginning any drilling operation.