Just came across this "old" post and since I am interested in obtaining something new, thought I would mention a smallish vise I have used for metal and wood work for many years, that I pressed into service when I recently started assembling pens.
Similar to the Grizzly G5760 quick release with the prismatic jaws G1065, my vise is Craftsman. Only problem is that the vise is limited on how tightly the work is held due to limited cam travel. Work movement when drilling has occured from time to time.
So, the reason for the post: is there a similar vise which is operated by a screw that also has the prismatic jaw design, other than the
expensive G1064 cross sliding vise. I always clamp the vise to the drill press table so the
pen specific type vise previously mentioned, and using this vise for other purposes, negates that type of vise for my needs. Might be that the G1064 would be my best bet, but I hate paying those ripping shipping charges. Started today to order a simple parting tool from PSI for about $12, but shipping was $7.50
. Wish CS had what I wanted...they are much more reasonable on shipping. Guess I'll just make the one I want.
But back to the vise....sources?