Tools 6709 9in. Heavy Duty Press Screw

New functionality for old workbench. Adding a Wagon Vise was the best option for my old workbench. I didn't want holes in the main part of my bench because I have drawers underneath that would collect sawdust. I do have a 3 inch overhang on the front however. A good Wagon Vise will cost ~ $300 and would be the way to go for many. The Pony is usable however. Downside is more threads/inch, no quick release and a handle that screws out and can then get in your way rather than being captured with a bearing and staying close to the bench. Upside is it works just fine. Quality is good, it comes greasy and there was a casting seam on the handle that bothered me and required filing off. Needed to file the foot flat as it was domed and drill holes for mounting screws. Not a big deal. 9 inch travel with the 12 inch Pony. I use a double riser spaced at 12 inches so I can clamp the work more towards the center of my bench but still have capability for longer work pieces. I use 6 inch hole spacing on my bench. I don't think I would put one on an expensive maple bench, but it may be a solution for an inexpensive bench or to try out the usability of a wagon vise.

Exactly what was specified. High quality product.

works well on my glue Press thank you for all the good service

I bought a couple of these to build a "vice" to hold work in my CNC Router table in the vertical position. While I haven't used them much yet, they seem to be up to the task. I am not seeing the problem reported in some reviews with the threads not engaging. Perhaps there was just a bad batch that went out. The amount of "slop" seems reasonable and is comparable to many of the pipe clamps I own which have a similar thread. When clamping them down, the action seems positive and smooth. They came with the pivot for the pad well greased and a coating of oil on the threads. The pivot pad doesn't have any holes in it, but the cast metal is soft enough that I was able to drill through them pretty easily for attaching to the jaw of my vice. The threaded socket isn't exactly precision cast. The screw slots are a bit rough and could probably stand some grinding to clean them up. The body of the socket tapers a little. To get a snug fit, I drilled a hole slightly smaller than the fat end, then used a Dremel took to grind out slots to fit the "wings". The slots help hold it in place so the screws aren't having to provide all of the resistance to turning on their own. (sorry, I forget the size of the hole and can't get to them any more now they they are mounted) The 9" length yields only about 6" worth of travel when you account for the threaded socket and pad. If you need a true 9" of travel you might want to look at the 12" version. Attached are some photos with measurements. All in all I think they are a decent product, though perhaps slightly over priced. They are a little more expensive than a pipe clamp which is basically the same mechanics and arguably a much more complicated device to make. Supply and demand I suppose...they probably sell a lot more pipe clamps than these. I'll probably buy them again should I ever have another need for such a device.

Buy with confidence, very solid product.

These clamps were ordered for my husband to use when he makes cutting boards with an inlay. They fit perfectly on the stand that he built. They were easy to install, great value for the price and very durable.

Used to clamp segmented rings together for bowl turning and it works great

I make large turned platters on the lathe and needed a press to put the thin wood pieces together for gluing. I made a press and even tried a screw I made from an oak dowel to press the pieces together. My oak screw was not tough enough so I ordered this Press screw. It works perfectly and gives me plenty of pressure. This is a good product.

I cannot comment on its use for a veneer or book press, but it has served me well for a few years as the screw for my workbench wagon vice. Mine runs well and seems well-made and durable.

I used this press to make a Side bender for guitar building. it is a well made screw with flat cut threads to make for smooth operation even when under a load. the floating foot works very well however a couple of holes for screws would have made attaching the press block easier.

Poorly manufactured definitely not what I expected from a Company from which I have purchased other very good and well made clamps. Chip out from hole drilling. Holes not accurately drilled as such jaws do not align properly. Bevel angle cut at different degrees. Just shoddy quality control. Initial reaction was to return the items but as I need them I will disassemble and rebuild.

Artikel war gut beschrieben. Material und Ausführung sowie Lieferzeit, Verpackung sind sehr gut. Ausgezeichnetes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Vielseitig einzusetzen.

The small bolt holding the base and screw together, sheared away very quickly. It was an easy fix so all good. As advertised. The real test will be the test of time tho. I would be interested in one with a larger "base plate".