How to reverse the jaws on a reversible vice

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Step 1 – Release screw

Rotate the handle in an anti-clockwise direction until the sliding jaw fully opens and the screw is no longer engaged in the nut, thus releasing it.

Step 2 – Remove jaw

Remove the sliding jaw from the vice’s main body.

Step 3 – Rotate vice

Rotate the vice body around 180 degrees.

Step 4 – Insert jaw

Re-insert the sliding jaw, this time into the back of the vice so that the jaws are reversed.

Step 5 – Connect screw

Rotate the handle in a clockwise direction until the screw is reconnected with the nut and the sliding jaw is parallel to the stationary jaw.

Step 6 – Clamp workpiece

Place your workpiece within the jaws of the vice and clamp tightly to hold it in position.