What hand vice sizes are available?
What hand vice sizes are available? |
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Although all hand vices are small in construction, different models are available with different jaw widths and jaw openings. | |||
Weight |
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Hand vices are extremely light, with the smallest model weighing as little as 0.5 lbs (0.2 kg approx.), and the largest model weighing in at 2 lbs (1 kg approx.).
The weight of the hand vice increases as its overall size gets bigger. |
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Jaw width |
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The jaw width is how wide the jaws are from one side to another and is measured by the horizontal distance along the jaw edge.
Smallest available: 12mm (0.5″ approx.) Largest available: 85mm (3.5″ approx.) |
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Jaw opening |
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The jaw opening of a vice is how far the mouth of the jaws can open.
Smallest available: 11mm (0.5″ approx.) Largest available: 45mm (2″ approx.) |
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How to choose a hand vice |
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The size of vice needed depends on the workpiece to be clamped. For slightly larger workpieces, a hand vice with a greater jaw width and opening would be appropriate as they can provide more clamping support than a vice with a smaller jaw capacity.
A larger hand vice may also be easier to grip onto for the user, which can be an advantage when completing tasks such as sanding and grinding. |
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When purchasing a hand vice, its weight is another aspect to consider. Although the primary factors to consider when choosing a vice are the jaw width and opening, you should still think about its weight as you do not want to be working with a vice that is too heavy for the task in hand. Make sure the vice feels comfortable in your hand before you start working on an object. | |||
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For more information on vice dimensions, see | |||
