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SHOP FOX GUNSMITH VISE Reviews & Ratings

The Woodstock International - Shop Fox Gunsmith Vise enhances the capabilities of the home or professional gunsmith, thanks to the added stability and security offered by the company's design. The Shop Fox Gunsmith Vise is made of cast steel and features precisely-machined surfaces that allow for a wide range of versatility and security.

Swivels a full 360 degrees
Jaws measure 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches
Can open to 4 3/4 inches wide

The jaws in the Shop Fox Vise feature open holes that can be used to accommodate a wide variety of custom wooden designs, making it great for gun stock or even luthiery work.

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Reviews Summary

The SHOP FOX GUNSMITH VISE has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from customers, who report poor quality and durability. Many experienced breakage during minor use, leading to disappointment. Although some see it as a budget option, most recommend against purchasing it, advising to invest in higher-quality alternatives instead.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

90%

A common thread throughout the reviews is the dissatisfaction with the vise's quality. Customers frequently express concerns about cheap materials, such as soft metal that bends, chips, and breaks easily, indicating significant issues with durability and reliability.

Durability

85%

Many reviewers report that the vise breaks or fails after minimal use, often during light tasks. This recurring issue highlights a critical weakness in the product's design and construction, leading to frustration among users expecting a more robust tool.

Value for Money

70%

While some customers consider this vise a budget-friendly option, the general consensus is that it does not provide good value. Most reviewers suggest investing in a higher-quality vise, as the low price seems to correlate with poor performance and frequent failures.

Customer Recommendations

75%

Alternatively, several reviewers strongly recommend opting for better brands, such as Yost or Wilton, instead of this vise. This sentiment points to a broader dissatisfaction with the product, as users emphasize the importance of quality over cost.

Customer Experience

65%

The overall sentiment among customers reflects a sense of disappointment with their purchase. Many express regret for not heeding warnings from other reviews, illustrating the importance of customer feedback in making informed purchasing decisions.

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Best vise for the money

After paying almost $300 for the Brownells vise and seeing how poorly made it is and the lead screw stripping easily, paying $60 for this is a no brainer. If youre expecting a Wilton or Startett vise for this money, you are delusional. Its a great low cost alternative as long as you know its limits.

Not the same as the Yost

Wasn't expecting multi vise quality at this price, but this looks really rough. My vise needs are infrequent, so I'll keep it, but this is probably the item that will have me making use of the Brownells guarantee.

Observation

Since this vise appears being a defective item, why has Brownells continued selling it. Ironically, I was about to purchase of this vise. The timing is great! Thank you. Semper Fi

Don’t Buy!

Do not waste your money. I bought this vise for my second work bench two years ago as a secondary vise for light work. My experience is the same as others….it broke when putting a stock in the vise with soft jaws. I just now got around to replacing the vise. Save your money and get a Yost or Wilton. I will be buying another Wilton. This broke way too easily and within a year of buying.

Don't waste your money

Had for about a year in my shop before it broke.

Junk

I can almost guarantee this vise will break if you use it more than twice. It broke with me the second time I used it - hand tightening a piece of wood!!! Don't waste your money!!!

Broke second time using it

This appears to be a good small vise, save you money. Mine broke at the hinge point to hold up part of the vise. The little thing under the vise in the picture. Not an easy fix from home. I was aligning the hash marks on a pistol plug and barrel, almost there then it snapped. Why buy something that is gerenteeed to be replaced when it fails to begin with? My bad buy, dont let it be yours.

Keep looking

This is the worst vise I've ever laid my hands on. While doing some simple stock work I had a whole jaw snap off which ofcourse ruined the stock. This vise is made of very low quality metal. DO NOT BUY THIS VISE!!!

vise

Shop fox vise is from China. The metal is soft. It dents when struck with a 2oz hammer. It also chips and the handle bends. Why Brownells sells this vis is beyond me.

Breaks Easily

This product is cast metal and it breaks easily after only a few uses. It broke on the bottom adjustment arm. This is the same place of failure as another customer had mentioned in their 1 star rating. I am a police department range armorer and this item was not abused or used in a manner that exceeded what would be expected of a gunsmith vise. I do NOT recommend this item until they beef up the point of failure or use a forged adjustment arm instead of cast.