On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:45:52 -0000, with neither quill nor qualm,
"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com quickly quoth:

Ignoramus6291 fired this volley in
m:

Example:

Comparing this wilton vise:

http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-63201-2-Inch-Opening-
Tradesman/dp/B00004XPVI

with

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=5655

(I have the latter). Would you say that the Wilton vise is in some
measurable way better? The Harbor Freight vise, so far, did not give
me many problems.


I would (have said), earlier in my life; mostly, because you could be
sure they used a good alloy suitable to the purpose.

Now, I'm not so sure. I've looked at Wilton vises in stores over the
last few years. Most have "China" stamped or cast somewhere on them, or
in the documentation, and that makes me not trust the alloys.

If you're getting Chinalloy, you're getting Chinalloy. It doesn't take
much to bust it.

I've been beating on my 6" Chinalloy vise from HF for over 30 years
now and I've had no problems with it. I frequently use all 200 lbs on
the bar to secure things, too. No big.


I have not seen a decent vise I could afford in quite a few years. That
particular Wilton looks awfully attractive, but I'd want to make sure
it's not another off-shore ripoff.

I'm sure the Wilton is a fine vise, but I'd not be willing to pay that
extra for a U.S. casting. For the price difference, I'd buy a $30-60
HF and return it if it breaks. YMMV

Check auctions if you want a US-made Wilton. The shop closings in
schools have them out there. eBay has had many listings for them in
the past, too. Here ya go. It's up to $58 with 5 days to go.
http://tinyurl.com/yrf5mp Can you handle 8 inches? snicker

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