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Wilton 11694 Drill Press Vise Review

Wilton 11694 Drill Press Vise

A vise for the drill press machine refers to the tool designed to secure small materials in a workpiece for drilling purposes. It holds the jaws firmly so that the drill press does not move while making holes in any woods. The construction and performance are critical when perfect drilling is your purpose.

After using a Wilton Vise for Drill Press, we have written this Wilton 11694 Drill Press Vise review to help people who might be interested in buying it.

Feature Analysis

1. Smooth Movement

Wilton’s Cross Slide Vise for Drill Press slides smoothly in longitudinal, horizontal directions. You may have precise spots while doing your woodworks. The Side Knobs increment by 0.1-mm accurately.

2. Durable Construction

The overall structure of Wilton Vise is sturdy and well-engineered. The good-quality cast iron materials provide strong support to the base and allow for drilling repeatedly. The jaws are hard and take the shape of V being called V-grooved jaws. They are a fine addition to hold the round or oval objects in longitudinal as well as horizontal directions.

3. Easy Mounting on Table

There are five bolt lugs in the base for an easy installation process on the machine base. You do not need any support from other to mount it.

Specifications

  • Part Number: 11694
  • Jaw Depth: 1 3/8 “
  • Jaw Width: 4″
  • Opening Capacity Max: 4″
  • Height: 5.75″
  • Length: 7″
  • Net Weight: 20 pounds

Pros

  • Slides in horizontal as well as longitudinal ways
  • The side knobs dial in 0.1-millimeter increments
  • Hard and V-shaped Grooved Jaws to hold round objects
  • Premium quality cast iron construction
  • Easy mounting with five bolt rugs

Cons

  • Lubrication. required frequently

Final Verdict

For smooth sliding and repeated movements, you need to apply machine oil or lubricants to the vise base. Such an action will also protect your vise from friction and erosion, the two main culprits for reducing the lifespan of a vise.

When it comes to buying a cross slide vise for drill presses, a high-quality bench vise is critical to the overall performance of your drill machine.

About the author

Brent Butterworth

A Professional Woodworker & Custom Furniture Builder

Brent lives in Wisconsin and is a woodworker, custom cabinetmaker, interior consultant, and a freelance writer who got the opportunity to write several magazine articles for different publications on home improvement and woodworking. He’s always amazed at the depth and breadth of woodworking all over the globe, and feels proud to be a part of this great effort. Brent has built everything one can imagine, from unique art furniture to different types of home furniture to canoes and even a sailboat.

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