DRILLING

[Drcal]

Does anyone own the Economy Pen Blank Drilling Center Vise from PSI?

I want to buy it but want to be sure that it doesn't have any serious problems.

I am not looking for recommendation for other units, I need info on this one from PSI. Can anyone help.
Economy Pen Blank Drilling Center Vise at Penn State Industries

Thanks.

Carmen

 

[Whaler]

I have the heavy duty one from Woodcraft that looks just like that. It is a pia to adjust for different size blanks. Not sure about that one, I am a you get what you pay for person.

 

[gimpy]

My sendiments also Whaler

 

[KBs Pensnmore]

I have one that looks identical and it works fantastic, it is permanently bolted to my DP.
It was a PIA to adjust until I cut the nut in half and put a large washer in between to use as a finger wheel (similar to a knurled wheel).
Kryn

 

[Wright]

I agree also, the one from Woodcraft is a pia to adjust for different size blanks. I modified an old drill press vise now to press kits with. The one from Woodcraft is now collecting dust (saw). Don't mean to bad mouth Woodcraft as I buy a lot of items from them, just did not like the their press.

 

[keithbyrd]

I just use a drill press vise, and cut two pieces of 1x1 1/2 x 5. Put a dado blade in my table saw, cut two dados with the blade at 45 degrees. They hold the blanks perfectly!