In Focus: Wilton 4-1/2" Multi-Purpose Bench Vise and 6-1/2" Multi-Purpose Bench Vise

June 2, 2021
The Wilton Multi-Purpose Bench Vises are ideally used in applications such as automotive service work, light tradesman jobs, and for general use.
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Application

The Wilton Multi-Purpose Bench Vise 4-1/2", No. 28844 and 6-1/2", No. 28845 Vises are ideally used in applications such as automotive service work, light tradesman jobs, and for general use. 

Features and benefits

  • A 360-degree rotating head for clamping material at any angle.
  • A 30-degree incrementing for quick set up. 
  • A large built-in anvil for forming and shaping materials. 
  • A V-jaw that easily holds round stock vertically.  

Selling Points 

  • Suitable for use in a variety of applications.
  • Replaceable hardened steel jaws with a serrated pattern to ensure grip and a long life.
  • Replaceable steel pipe jaws. 

Origin

These are the smaller and larger sizes of the recently launched Wilton 5-1/2" Multi-Purpose Vise. These vises were designed to be adaptable to a wide range of applications, securely holding a variety of material shapes and sizes at different angles for increased productivity on the job. 

Manufacturing/engineering specifications 

The main body and movable jaw of these vises are made from durable 30,000 psi grey cast iron while the swivel base is made of 60,000 psi ductile iron for even greater resistance to damage on the job. The 28844 has a maximum jaw opening of 4", a throat depth of 2-1/4", and weighs 23.1 lbs, and the 28845 has a maximum jaw opening of 6", a throat depth of 3-1/4", and weighs 61.6 lbs.   

Storage and display

These vises are individually packaged inside a single box for easy storage and distribution.

Suggested retail price

4-1/2" Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, No. 28844 - $169.99

6-1/2" Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, No. 28845 - ???

For more information

Contact Adam Brown, senior product manager, Wilton, JPW Industries, at ????.

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