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[asimmd]

Hi All

Does anybody know where I can get a small table mounted vice from please?

I want the sort that clamps to the desk,not the bolt on one.

Many thanks

Alan

[Tankerman]

Have a look at the pages for vices in this catalogue:  http://www.squirestools.com/11-02.pdf

Squires is a very reliable supplier and it is well worth having their various catalogues to hand.

Chris

[barriew]

Or try Expotools - their products are available from some local model shops.

http://www.expotols.com


Barrie

[pugwash]

I use expotools a lot - if you order before 12 noon you are virtually guaranteed next day delivery.
Only once has it taken two days. They have several in their catalogue.
Geoff

[sailorboy61]

I recently bought a Stanley one with mutli angle ball swivel head. Not used it yet but looks pretty sturdy. Amazon.co.uk was the best price for me on that one.

[Klunk]

aldi or lidl....about a fiver for a multi swivel head job. difficult to get hold of though!!

[Jonty]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOBBY-VICE-/380236648332?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5887decf8c

Suitable commission to Mayhem if you buy!

If this is too blatant, Mr Mod, please delete.

[triumphjon]

ive seen them at maplins electronics shops , normally around a tenner , i bought mine at our local market , its cast monkey metal but for just a fiver it does the job !

[asimmd]

 Thanks for the replies everyone.

I looked at the links you supplied and the only one that looked
like what I had in mind was the one on ebay.

Searching the internet using google is a bit hit and miss,it depends what
description you put in as to how many hits you get.

I put Hobby Vice in google today and it turns out that Homebase do them.

Alan

[tigertiger]

I can recommend using a multi-directional vice.

Even if you don't need every conceivable angle in x,y,z,planes the ability to turn the vice through 90 degrees is useful in a small work area.

They have them in the http://expotools.com/ catalogue under vices, pp 62-63

[tt1]

Hi Alan, remember you only get what you pay for, have bought two different models - cheap as chips but for the cost of postage, which would outweigh their value you could have them from me f.o.c.   
jaws are alloy, don't line up very well, not a smooth operation and if only using one side of the vice, especially for holding small parts, the jaws tend to 'yaw' i.e. lock up on a taper.
          At the end of the day it's down to budget and intended usage, they all work - as always some better than others.

    Good luck with your search and kind regards, Tony.