<p>Once aligned under the chuck of your drill press, our Self-Centering Drill Press Vise makes it easy to achieve perfectly plumb holes in vertical workpieces ranging from very narrow all the way to a generous 2-5/8'' wide. It's great for drilling pen blanks, as well as other small turning projects like bottle stoppers and tool handle turning kits. Drilling furniture feet for threaded inserts is fast, repeatable and precise, thanks to the vise's unwavering support.</p> <p><strong>Rockler Drill Press Vise Details:</strong></p> <ul><li>Center it under the chuck of your drill press for drilling perfectly plumb, centered holes in pen blanks and other turning blanks that require hardware</li><li>Ingenious self-centering mechanism closes jaws simultaneously around workpiece without the wobble, slop or backlash common in similar vises</li><li>Larger capacity than many similar vises: jaw opening accommodates round blanks up to 2-5/8'' in diameter</li><li>V-notches accept square workpieces up to 2-1/8'' wide x 2-1/8'' wide (approximately 3'' on the diagonal)</li><li>Rotating clamp handle is designed to provide comfortable leverage without scraping your knuckles</li><li>3'' tall jaws provide solid engagement with workpiece</li><li>Low base height makes it a great fit for benchtop drill presses</li><li>Made from durable, rigid glass-reinforced nylon with cast-aluminum backbones and zinc-plated steel guide rods</li><li>Large clamp zones make it easy to secure to your drill press' stock table, while holes in base allow mounting to a piece of plywood</li><li>Mounting holes also line up with T-track in Rockler Drill Press Table and Fence (#57484, sold separately) and are sized to fit 5/16''-18 T-bolts (sold separately)</li><li>Included 1/4'' thick x 1'' wide x 3'' long MDF insert provides zero-clearance support to help prevent blowout and can be replaced easily</li></ul><p><strong>Also see our Rockler Pen Press (#56943, sold separately)</strong><br />With fine threads and controlled pressure, you'll get perfect alignment during assembly—the perfect companion for pen making with the Drill Press Vise!</p> <div class="row sect"> <div class="col-xxs-12 col-l-6"> <img src="{{media url=wysiwyg/Home/April-2024/79934.gif}}" alt="One Handed Clamp Gif" /> </div> </div>