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H8188 Multipurpose Vise
Mounting
The multipurpose vise must be mounted to a work-
bench to avoid accidental tipping. If you intend to
use the vise for portable applications, mount it to
a heavy metal or plywood base (at least 1" thick)
that is wide enough to prevent tipping or rocking
during use, then clamp the base to a workbench
or table.
To mount the multipurpose vise:
1.
Place the vise in its chosen location, making
sure that all four corners of the vise sit flat on
the mounting surface.
2.
Transfer the mounting pattern directly from
the vice to the workbench by marking though
the vice mounting holes.
3.
Attach the vise to the workbench using one of
the methods outlined below.
Note:
DO NOT overtighten the mounting
bolts or you may crack the vise base.
The strongest mounting option is a "Through
Mount" (
Figure 3
) where holes are drilled all the
way through the workbench, and hex bolts, wash-
ers, and hex nuts are used to secure the vise to
the workbench.
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Figure 4.
Example of a direct mount setup.
Another option for mounting is a "Direct Mount"
(
Figure 4
) where the vise is simply secured to the
workbench with a lag screw.
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Figure 3.
Example of a through mount setup.
4.
Check the stability of the mounted vise to
make sure it is stable enough to be used
safely.
5.
Always make sure the vise is bolted or
clamped to the workbench or table before
use.
Operations
To maximize the life of your vise:
•
Do not use cheater pipes on the handles to
increase tightening force.
•
Do not heat or weld on the vise.
•
Do not store the vise in wet or damp loca-
tions.
•
Only use the anvil for light tapping and
workpiece shaping. Do not use large ham-
mers and avoid hammering directly on the
jaws.
•
Do not pry on clamped materials in such a
way that may bend or break the vise.
•
Do not hammer the levers tight.
•
When loosening the jaws, make sure your
hands will not hit the workpiece, workbench
or vise when the handle breaks free.
•
Every few years, disassemble, clean, and
lubricate the vise using lithium grease.
