I have a 4" Wilton (they're imported too) that has a different design, where
the screw is enclosed, and the moving jaw is precision fit to a beam-style
bed/base.
I don't use it a lot, but it's very rigid and holds securely. The screw is
inline with the centers of the jaws.
I think Palmgren also produces vises of this design.
The only thing I felt it should have is a wiper for the moving jaw (to keep
crap from getting under the jaw), so I added a felt wiper.

http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7871
It appears that they used the picture of the 2" model for 4" & 6" models.

The vises you suggested have open, slotted bases, which is probably an
inferior design (particularly for a generic China version). As less cast
iron is likely, I would expect the base to flex when the vise is tightened.
The maximum jaw opening is typically less for this style vise, although
there seem to be some longer versions of this design.

The Clark brand is just another way to not say Ginsu.. their name is on
almost everything from accessories to welders and band saws. I seriously
doubt that there is any better design or quality control than HF, Homier or
any other brand.

WB
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"DeepDiver" wrote in message
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I need a 6" Chinese Kurt-style milling vise (I can't afford a real Kurt
right now: even decent used ones sell high on Ebay).

It seems that there are at least two different Chinese designs (probably
quite a few more) for these vises. Without being able to physically
examine
each in advance, I was wondering if any of you have one or both of the two
that I'm looking at, and could give me some feedback.

Even if you don't have one of these vises, I'd welcome any comments or
observations as to which one you think might be better:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7504899012


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=7500764 085

(On the second one, scroll down to the bottom of the page for a larger
picture.)

Besides cosmetics (different paint job between the two, and the chromed
handle on the second vise), there are several other differences I can see:

1. The first mill's mounting "ears" have open slots for the bolts to
secure
the vise to the swivel base (or directly to the milling table); the second
vise's mounting "ears" have bolt holes.

2. The second vise has an oil port for the screw shaft bushing/bearing;
the
first vise does not appear to have an oil port.

I realize that's not much to go on, but those are the only differences I
can
see in the photos.

I've seen quite a few Ebay sellers auctioning the second style of vise,
but
the first one ("Clark" brand) is new to me. I don't know if the "Clark"
name
is more reputable or if they demand a higher quality control on their
Chinese tooling.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Michael






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