Forward DT08125A 5-Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise 360-Degree Swivel Base and Head with Anvil (5", Ductile Iron)

This is a well designed, solidly built, and properly functioning vise! I am very pleased with the quality for the money spent. I'm always repairing and modifying something related to my cars, house, and guns. This works for all the different things I work on. It arrived well packed and damage free. It is a heavy weight! It came with the necessary mounts hardware. I drilled the four 1/2" diameter mounting holes in my maple work bench top and this vise doesn't budge. All its functions operate smoothly, as they should. I really do not understand what others are complaining about, mine has zero issues. As such, I highly recommend this vise to anyone looking for a great vise.

THIS IS A GREAT VISE for medium duty. It is fully featured, well made, and ductile iron, which should reduce the possibility of cracking or breaking. I bought it to replace a small Wilton bench vise that I wore out by using it for bigger jobs than it was designed for. I suspect the features this vise offers will seldom be used by the typical homeowner or handyman, but for the occasion where a bigger vise is called for, this is a great addition for the workbench. The Forward DT08125A 5-Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise arrived well packaged. No damage to box or contents. I mounted it with appropriate hardware for my bench application. Everyone's installation, and hardware, will vary. From all the complaints I read about this model's operation and design, they were mostly unfounded, for a vise in this price range. The vise opens and closes smoothly, a full 5" between the jaws. The design allows the work piece to clear the edge of the work bench, if the vise is mounted correctly. The jaws were both parallel and perpendicular and tightly clamped a piece of paper with no gaps. Handle is 9" long and 0.558" diameter. The vise base rotates smoothy 360 degrees and locks down firmly, given that you find the index detent (provided by tooth-like index nubs internal to the base) while tightening the dual clamps, one on each side. The vise JAW rotates smoothly 360 degrees and locks down firmly. The jaw won't rotate when firmly tightened, but will rotate with some force when the jaws are not fully tightened. That is more a matter of mechanics than it is design. After installation, the vise was solid as a rock. I made a video to go with this review to provide some scale of size, and to demonstrate the features of its design. I added O'rings to the vise handle for more convenient configuration/ operation (see video). Reviews complaining about this or that (not counting shipping damage from improper handling in transit) will likely by remedied by experience and use. My vise was in OEM packaging, delivered by amazon, and arrived in perfect condition. I researched and reviewed vises for many, many hours. I found no "cons" except that it is BIG ( almost 17" long) for the allotted space once taken up by the little red Wilton vise (which I would not recommend except for very light duty). I'm very happy with this one, would buy it again, give it as a gift, and would recommend it to all my rowdy friends.

If you’re in the market for a solid bench vise, the Forward DT100 4 Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise is definitely worth checking out. This little beast packs a punch with its 360-degree swivel base, making it super versatile for all your projects. First off, the build quality is impressive. It feels sturdy and durable, perfect for heavy-duty tasks without any wobbling or slipping. The anvil on the side is a nice touch too; it’s great for shaping metal or doing some light hammering. Mounting to my work bench was a breeze as well with the supplied hardware. The 4-inch jaws provide a good grip, and they open wide enough to accommodate various materials. Whether you’re working on wood, metal, or anything in between, this vise holds everything securely in place. Plus, the swivel feature means you can easily adjust your workpiece without having to reposition the entire vise. Overall, if you want a reliable, heavy-duty bench vise that won’t break the bank, the Forward DT100 is a solid choice. It’s functional, well-made, and makes DIY projects a lot easier. Highly recommend!

JAWS LINE UP NICE. WELL MADE. DONT CARE TO MUCH FOR SWIVEL BASE. WEEK HANDLE. DONT PUT A PIPE ON IT!!!

I bought this vise for general purposes. Requirements were 360° base, swivel head, low to med price, heavy-duty construction. This achieved all of these requirements. How do they make these for such a low price? When it arrived, the box was not damaged, it was inside a styrofoam clam shell, yet the handle was bent. It also only came with 3 bolts and nuts in the hardware packaging for mounting, even though the base has 4 mounting holes. I emailed customer service immediately and was responded to the next day. They apologized and asked for pictures. I sent them and they said I had two options for the bent handle: 1. Return it and wait for a replacement. 2. Keep it and deal with the bend on my own, and they would refund 50% of its cost, which came to ~ $60. I chose option 2, which was refunded the same day. Awesome deal, even though getting damaged goods in the mail usually pisses me off to no end. As far as the mounting hardware goes, they said that is all that is provided by them. This doesn't make sense, but I chose to drop it. Great customer service is very uncommon nowadays. What ever happened to the Nordstrom's model? And why is a Chinese company out performing American companies when it comes to customer service? This vise is great. I'd buy it again and recommend it to family and friends. Forward's customer service is great. I really like it when my blood doesn't boil. Thank you Forward!

We ordered this vise on a Tuesday, and it showed up the next day. We opened the packaging which was well put together and found the vise to be in excellent condition, and it was well-coated to prevent rust in shipment. We were pleasantly surprised that it came with 4 mounting bolts, which we used to mount the vise to one of our roller cabinet toolboxes. The vise runs very smoothly. The unit looks great and works very well. Love the axis rotation, meaning you can rotate the jaws 360 degrees along the vertical axis. Never experienced that before. Great quality, nice unit, we are glad we made this purchase!

This is a great bench vise that I highly recommend for anyone needing a reliable and sturdy tool. It has a lot of clearance, allowing you to work with various sizes of materials without any hassle. The vise opens up wide, giving you plenty of space to secure large items. Additionally, it comes with all the necessary bolts to easily bolt it to a bench, which is a nice convenience. It is quite heavy, as it's made of durable cast iron, ensuring that it stays in place during use and withstands heavy-duty tasks. The quality of this bench vise is evident from the moment you take it out of the box, and its robust construction guarantees long-lasting performance. Whether you're a professional or a DIY enthusiast, this bench vise will exceed your expectations and become an indispensable part of your workspace. The combination of its weight, build quality, and functionality makes it a fantastic addition to any workshop.

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