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Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
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Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise

Item# 00951856000P | Model# 51856 | Added on July 1, 2012 | Source: sears.com | Available At 2 Sellers
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Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise Grips with Incredible Strength
This 6 in. bench vise is constructed with a heavy-duty, precision-machined anvil to give you incredible strength and high performance. Whether you're working with wood or metal, it holds materials firm, so you can work fast. The Instant-Action vise screw opens and closes quick while the base swivels 180 degrees to give you a better angle in areas where space is limited.

The Craftsman 6 in. bench vise includes V-grooves for extra gripping strength on all materials. With a maximum opening of 6-3/4 inches, it easily holds large pipes or up to three 2x4’s side by side. The reversible jaw faces are smooth on one side for no-mar gripping and serrated on the other for a solid toothy hold. Solid, strong and delivering the capacity you need for a wide range of work, mount this vice to your bench, and get the job done with Craftsman.

  • 6 in. bench vise has a maximum opening of 6-3/4 in.
  • Reversible jaw faces are smooth on one side for no-mar gripping, serrated on the other for a secure hold
  • Heavy-duty construction and easy operation will make this a shop favorite
  • Precision machined anvil for incredible strength and high performance
  • Instant-Action vise screw for immediate opening and closing
  • Features angular lock nuts and long lock nut handle
  • V-grooves for extra gripping strength on all materials
  • Throat size: 1/8 to 2-1/2 in.
  • Pipe depth: 3-11/16 in.
  • 4-hole swivel base swivels 180 degrees
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byTheo98
October 25th, 2010
Craftsman 6" Bench Vise-Workhorse!

I've used and abused my Craftsman 6" HD Vise for the past 10 years and it has never failed me. Initially I found too much play in the opening\closing cam action, but quickly remedied that by tightening the main swivel bolt that was 2 threads loose. Since then, this vise has helped me hand threaded 2" pipe, has supported multiple large woodworking projects for construction and assembly fabrication, drill large 1\2" plate steel and hammer into submission rebar and angled steel with my shop 5# double head sledge.

I find the 6" vise has a large opening capacity, holds objects tightly and releases with ease. It isn't designed for industrial use, but then it only comes in at 10-20% of the commercial vise $$$ market! Yep, it's easily handles all of my DIY projects and has been an Outstanding supportive unit for my homeowner construction-fabrication-maintenance needs! 

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byjpritts00
February 11th, 2009
Piece of junk

Got this vise for Christmas, used it twice. I put a heavy duty bolt with lock nut on it in the vise and tightened it down. First the jaw snapped in half so I moved the bolt to the other half for a good grip, this time it held until I started to pull on the breaker bar. After a couple of tugs on the breaker bar, the vise actually broke in half! I guess I am closer to superman than I thought. I would never recommend this product to any of my friends and will be looking for a better quality product.

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Amanda Raygo
Amanda Raygorated
February 11th
Robert Hayner
Robert HaynerRATED

great product

Nice vise. Solid and strong. Jaw opens to hold anything you may need

February 10th
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dowadiddy
dowadiddyRATED

6" craftsman vise

excellent value, more than sufficient for the average home do-it-yourselfer, hobby type etc.

February 6thvia sears.com
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S.Lamb
S.LambRATED

Nice look but..

The basics. The jaws don't line up! With a shim I got them close but still.. The swivel barely moves.. Had to use a set of washers for it to move freely. Not impressed with finish but it is a solid unit.

February 6thvia sears.com
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NANCY DEBOCK
NANCY DEBOCKrated
December 31st, 2012
J T
J TRATED

Useful, Durable & a MUST HAVE.

Have had this for years & frequently use!

December 29th, 2012
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BRIAN BURCLAW
BRIAN BURCLAWRATED

Heavy duty.

I beat the crap out of this thing, and it has taken all the punisment.

December 29th, 2012
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rejer1
rejer1RATED

takes a beating

I have put this vise thru a workout and it still works great

December 24th, 2012via sears.com
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LOIS VIRNIG
LOIS VIRNIGrated
December 20th, 2012
znoxide1 znoxide1
znoxide1 znoxide1RATED

Handy tool

Very handy to have around for those tasks that require a solid base.

December 17th, 2012
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Daniel Lee
Daniel Leerated
December 10th, 2012
Price Brister
Price Bristerrated
December 9th, 2012
Terry Williams
Terry Williamsrated
December 8th, 2012
Surmount79
Surmount79RATED

Heavy Metal

I like this vise quite a bit, I can expand it out to about 8 inches, maybe more, and it is solid. Just had to put a couple washers on the underside swivel bolt as the bolt head was not large enough to apply proper holding pressure to the plate.

November 21st, 2012via sears.com
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Jeffro115
Jeffro115RATED

Swivel lock does not hold vice in place

I bought this vice  as a DIYer to hold parts that i am working on and do things such as straighten or bend light metal pieces -- as to make brackets and so forth.  I noticed immediately that the swivel lock does not hold the vise from moving hardly at all.  I had a small L-bracket that I clamped in the vise and put locking pliers on the other side to straighten it a little bit.  This was an impossible task because the vise would keep swiveling.  I had to beat on the swivel lock lever with a 3 pound sledge until it would tighten no more (I'm really surprised that I didn't bend the heck out of the bar on the swivel lock), but the vise would still swivel/spin when I put sideways force on it attempting to straighten my piece.  This thing is only good for clamping, but after reading other reviews, I'm now afriad to even do that with too much force.  I wasn't interested in spending hundreds on a vice, but I looked at one of the local home-improvement stores, and their vices seem much nicer for just a few dollars more. 

November 16th, 2012via craftsman.com
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DEBBIE DUNLAP
DEBBIE DUNLAPRATED

owned one for many years wonderful bottom line everyone should have one of these

November 12th, 2012
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keith balsamo
keith balsamoRATED

best vise

best vise i have ever owened for over 20 years

November 12th, 2012
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Jeanette Hamilton
Jeanette HamiltonRATED

Need a hand?

This item is wonderful when you don't have anyone around and need an extra hand or need some extra grip.

November 12th, 2012
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Jayanth
JayanthRATED

does work wel!!

Always wanted to get one but never did for years.I had to install new struts and shocks on my Jetta and had to get one.Nice finish, good quality and excellent Craftsman quality.For home use, its perfect.I have a ton of projects I can do now!!

November 5th, 2012via sears.com
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tracy schaefer
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November 1st, 2012
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