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Portable Watchmakers Vise
Portable Watchmakers Vise
Otto Frei

Portable Watchmakers Vise

Part # 158.020 5 In Stock Weight <0.1 lb / <5 g
$125.00
Type: Portable Watchmakers Vise

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Description

A watchmaker's vise holds a small movement, case or part steady while both hands stay on the work, and this one lifts straight off the bench when the job changes. The Portable Watchmakers Vise is a quality version of the classic watchmaker's vise, built for precision work at the watchmaker's or jeweler's bench.

Only the mounting base is secured to the workbench, through four screw holes. The vise itself detaches in a moment by sliding a lever back, and reattaches and locks securely when the lever is slid forward. That quick-release system makes it easy to move the vise between several bench positions once additional mounting bases are purchased separately.

The jaws are smooth and measure 2" (50 mm) wide with a maximum opening of 1-1/2" (38 mm). Fully closed, the vise measures 4-1/2" x 3" x 1-1/2". Mounting screws are not included.

Features

  • Quick-release lever system for fast removal and secure reattachment to the mounting base
  • Smooth jaws, 2" (50 mm) wide, with a maximum opening of 1-1/2" (38 mm)
  • Mounting base attaches to the workbench through four screw holes
  • Closed size of 4-1/2" x 3" x 1-1/2" keeps it compact on a crowded bench
  • Mounting screws not included

Available Options

Part # Option
158.020 Portable Watchmakers Vise with mounting base
158.020B Additional mounting base only

Compatibility

The vise fits the additional mounting base sold as Part #158.020B, so one vise can be moved between as many bench positions as you have bases.

Notes

  • Mounting screws are not included with the vise or the base
  • Additional mounting bases (Part #158.020B) are purchased separately

Specifications

Brand
Otto Frei
Part #
158.020
Type
Vises
Country of Origin
India
Dimensions
6.25 in x 3.75 in x 3 in
Jaw Width
2" (50 mm)
Jaw Surface
Smooth
Maximum Jaw Opening
1-1/2" (38 mm)
Closed Dimensions
4-1/2" x 3" x 1-1/2"
Release Type
Quick-release lever
Base Mounting
Four screw holes
Mounting Screws Included
No
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Anonymous
This vise appears to be well made

This vise appears to be well made. It's certainly not Bergeon quality, but it's also not Bergeon priced. It was covered it quite a bit of thick grease, almost like paraffin. IPA had no effect on it, and I had to use denatured alcohol to remove it, which took a bit of the paint as well. Like the other review the latching lever popped right off during the first use. However, you can put in in a lathe and turn down the tip a bit, and glue or solder it back into the socket easy enough. For the price, even with the minor issues, it's still a good deal in my opinion.

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Anonymous
Optional Mounting Base
Sorry to say not good

Sorry to say. Not good. The vise arrived with the small leaver on the side broken off. Upon close inspection the little leaver was simply press fit into its housing. This is simply poor manufacturing principles. Not to mention poor quality control.

Sorry that you recieved a broken vise. Customer service will reach out to you to offer a complete refund on your purchase. We have sold hundreeds of these watchmakers vises with only a 2% return rate. They are servicable copies of the genuine Bergeon 2021 watchmaker vises which are currently selling for over $500.00.