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   RalphBarker | Apr 20, 2010 10:46am | #1

   nope

   To answer your question directly, no, I've had no experience with the HF vise. But, I'd say HF is known for economical prices, not quality. Their source may, in fact, be the same as Rockler's "house brand". I'd buy a Jorgensen instead.

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   roc | Apr 26, 2010 10:21pm | #2

   Good for balast. Beyond that I would look else where.

   Tools from Harbor Freight are good for one thing.  Blast in the keel of a sail boat.  I suppose if you have a bass boat you could tie a rope to the vise and use it for an anchor.

   That stuff looks like sumpin but that is about it.

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   woodenhead | May 09, 2010 05:55pm | #3

   VISE

   It is a great vise purchased one for my school and when i get a chance to go to the Harbor Freight store in Bricktown N.J. will purchase two more.

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   roc | May 10, 2010 01:57am | #4

   I would love to be wrong about HF
   It would be great to have another quality tool store to visit and buy from. Please post your experience and photos if you get a vice.

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   LnsomeDv_Tl | May 24, 2010 11:42am | #5

   HF Vise

   I just installed one on a workbench, but have not really cranked down on it yet.  I can say the quick-release is a little funky, as in you have to jiggle the handle around to get the mechanism to engage or disengage.  I don't expect much from HF and when I buy there I have low expectations.  Price is important to me.  I'm not disappointed...I got what I paid for.

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   Spooman | Jul 01, 2010 07:53pm | #6

   Harbor vise

   I,ve had mine for over 11 years beat the hell out of it it works just fine.

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   HomeHack | Oct 23, 2010 09:52pm | #7

   Bought a vice

   Came into some extra cash so I bought a Jogenson.  It's a great vise.  I still don't have the bench done (been one of those years) , but the top is functioning on a set of saw horses. The vise works great, Though I haven't really worked it, it hasn't given me any grief either. Thanks to all for your advice and help.

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   roc | Oct 23, 2010 10:50pm | #8

   Two thumbs up on getting a good bench going for your self
   Yah I know about "been one of those years", had one last year.

   Again enjoy your vise and bench ! Post pics if it works out even if not finished.