The TEXALAN 4-Inch Drill Press X-Y Compound Vise is a vise that can be mounted on a drill press or other machines to hold your workpiece steady while you drill or machine it. This particular vise has a jaw width of 4 inches, which means it can clamp onto objects up to 4 inches wide. It’s advertised as a “2 Way Heavy Duty Cross Slide Vise” which means it allows you to move the jaws in two directions: left and right (along the X-axis), and front and back (along the Y-axis). This lets you precisely position your workpiece for drilling or machining at any angle.
Here are some things to consider before buying this TEXALAN 4-Inch Drill Press X-Y Compound Vise. Users report that it works well for its intended purpose, but there are a couple of drawbacks to be aware of. First, the handles that control the vise movement tend to loosen up if not tightened down securely. Second, while advertised as a two-way vise, it won’t move freely left and right. Instead, it will only move to the center position and a little bit to the right of center. So, if you need a vise that allows for completely unrestricted left and right movement, this may not be the best choice for you. However, for tasks where you only need to position your workpiece within a limited range, this TEXALAN 4-Inch Drill Press X-Y Compound Vise can be a useful tool. Read more…
