This vice has a 160mm x 340mm jaw, which is wider than the regular front vice model and comes complete with pre-drilled dog holes.
HNT Gordon created this vice in addition to their standard front vice for people who need a larger clamping area for larger pieces of wood. It can be very beneficial for certain types of woodworking e.g. drawer making.
World class innovation in the HNT Gordon Wide Jaw Front Vice design engages, non-racking mechanical function to solve the negative effects of racking. Grip wood stock in the far edge of this beautiful vice and it will be held square and tight with very little pressure from a silky-smooth crank handle offering zero backlash. The vice’s finely milled aluminium shaft glides with a running-fit between hard-wearing nylon bushings requiring no service and protecting the vice’s moving parts from dust particles insuring an effortless lifetime of wear and tear.
The concept was so new, combining a range of engineering products designed for different applications, that the HNT team tested the prototypes for five years in the HNT factory in full workshop conditions before releasing them to the market. It was found that the vice is highly efficient - even more so than quick traverse and release vices in most work holding situations. This is due to the absence of racking (racking leads to constant readjustments) and the effortless handle to clamp and unclamp the job without the need for over-tightening.
Another huge benefit of this vice is that it arrives to you complete and ready for installation. Installation on all benches is simple with little to no modification of your bench, with four bolts holding it in place.
CNC machined to the finest tolerances from brass and aluminium, hand assembled and tested in-house, the HNT Gordon Non-Racking Wide Jaw Front Vice is an elegant addition to the workshop ensuring years of pleasure for the hobbyist and professional alike.
- Jaw: 160mm x 340mm
- For bench tops made, packed out or morticed to 74mm thickness
- Opening capacity: 150mm
- Hidden Thread: 6 tpi ACME for fast smooth action
- Complete and ready for installation - with just 4 bolts
- Supplied with installation guide
- Dogs not included
- Manufactured in Australia
- Simply gorgeous!
Download Installation Instructions Here
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