<B>Irwin Record Medium-Duty Workshop Vice with Swivel Base</B> Introducing the medium-duty, professional Bench Vice from IRWIN Record. This vice features robust and rigid design and has been manufactured from a combination of grained grey iron and high-quality, hardened steel. The IRWIN Bench Vice also features a fused steel handle that will bend before the vice can be overstressed and a two-start rolled acme thread that can fully open the jaws in the minimum of winding. It's is an ideal tool for every professional or DIY enthusiast requiring a compact multi-purpose vice with superior clamping force, the safety of use and robust construction. <B>Features and Benefits:</B> &#149; Compact heavy-duty workshop vice<BR/>&#149; Suitable for use by both the amateur and professional craftsman<BR/>&#149; Body and slide have been ground to exacting standards<BR/>&#149; Machined anvil and replaceable steel jaw plates<BR/>&#149; High-grade ACME thread main screw with the capacity to clamp over one ton between the jaws<BR/>&#149; A safety stop prevents the slide from being accidentally separated from the body<BR/>&#149; The main screw has a two-start rolled acme thread to speed the jaws from fully closed to fully open with a minimum of winding <B>Typical Application:</B> Bench and Hand Vices are mechanical tools designed to clamp or retain a workpiece allowing work to be securely performed on it. Vices are commonly used as portable or anchored tools in workshops of all sorts by professionals such as electricians, plumbers, pipefitters carpenters, car mechanics, engineers and serious DIY enthusiasts. <B>FAQs:</B> <i>How wide vice's jaws open? </i><BR/>The distance between the jaws can be adjusted from 0 to 145 mm.<BR/><BR/><i>Is this vice good for woodworking?</i><BR/>This Vice is ideal for woodworking, metalworking or any other professional applications thanks to precise clamping control, compact size and swivel base. <BR/><BR/><i>What is the distance between fixing holes? </i><BR/>The distance between centres of front fixing-holes is 203mm and the distance from mid-point between front fixing-hole centres to the centre of rear fixing-hole is 176mm. <BR/><BR/><i>What&#146;s the maximum bolt size I can use to anchor the vice to the table? </i><BR/>The fixing hole diameter is 14.5mm so M14 bolt size will be ideal to mount this vice to a workbench.

<B>Irwin G Clamps</B> A range of four general purpose Irwin engineer&#146;s G-clamps which have smooth running screw threads with rotatable captive pads on the lower clamping face. These clamps are finished in stove enamelled blue.<BR/><BR/>G clamps are a general purpose clamping tool which is ideal for DIY enthusiasts and can be used for many applications in both woodworking and metalworking.<BR/><BR/>G Clamps or C clamps are the simplest models designed to hold objects in place and prevent any movement. These hand tools have two jaws. The upper edge of the &#146;G&#146; acts as one jaw and a threaded screw which comes through a hole at the bottom provides the other jaw for clamping workpieces. Due to their simple build and small size they can be used almost anywhere. They are ideal for woodworking or welding.<BR/><BR/>You should always use a G clamp which is a suitable size to hold your workpiece, if not there is a chance of bending the frame and damaging the screw. The size can be measured by its jaw opening (how far the mouth of the jaws can open) and the depth. These G clamps from Irwin area available in 4 sizes to choose from:<BR/><BR/><B>Irwin Record 119 Series</B><BR/>The slim section of these medium duty clamps are ideal when space is limited and are ideal for smaller work:<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/542431">542-431</a> – 75 x 50 mm / 3inch<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/542447">542-447</a> – 50 x 25mm / 2inch<BR/><BR/><B>Irwin Record 120 Series</B><BR/><a href="/web/p/products/542425">542-425</a> – 100 x 60mm / 4inch<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/602319">602-319</a> – 150 x 80mm / 6inch <B>Features and Benefits:</B> General purpose G clamps<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/542447">542-447</a> and <a href="/web/p/products/542431">542-431</a> have dropped forged steel frames – provides strength and rigidity<BR/><a href="/web/p/products/542425">542-425 </a>and<a href="/web/p/products/602319"> 602-319</a> have cast steel frames<BR/>High quality steel lead screws<BR/>Finished in blue enamel<BR/>Suitable for both wood and metalworking applications<BR/>Pads create friction and reduce marking on workpiece<BR/>Adjustable steel swivel shoe – great for clamping uneven surfaces <B>Typical Applications:</B> Clamps are tools designed to hold and secure two objects tightly together and to prevent unwanted movement while e.g. clamping/glueing, holding work for sawing/drilling, and positioning work for fastening. <BR/><BR/>Clamps are widely used by:<BR/>• Carpenters<BR/>• Mechanics<BR/>• Plumbers<BR/>• Electricians<BR/>• Constructors<BR/>• Builders<BR/>• Architects <B>FAQs:</B><BR/><BR/><B>Are G Clamps good for woodworking? </B><BR/>Yes, G Clamps are a popular type of clamp that suits many applications. They are ideal for woodworking as they can be easily adjusted and provide a solid and secure grip. <BR/><BR/><B>Can these clamps be used as spreaders? </B><BR/>No, G Clamps cannot be used as spreaders. For clamps that can be easily transformed from clamps into spreaders with just one turn of the quick-change screw please see the XP series e.g. <a href="/web/p/products/8793000">879-3000 </a>or <a href="/web/p/products/1230237">123-0237</a>

<B>Irwin Record Fibre Grips for Irwin Engineers Vices</B> Introducing the series of an excellent quality Irwin Record Fibre Grips for use with Irwin Vices. These fibre-faced, easy to install (clip-on) jaw protectors are used for holding and protecting soft work-pieces like plastic, aluminium, copper which could otherwise be damaged by serrated jaws or sharp edges. Specially designed fibre guarantees extreme durability and increased safety yet CNC machined construction ensures high-quality and precise construction. <BR/><BR/><B>Available in 3 sizes to choose from:</B><BR/>&#149; Irwin TFG3, 3 in. Fibre Grips - <a href="/web/p/products/602268">602-268</a><BR/>&#149; Irwin TFG4, 4 in. Fibre Grips - <a href="/web/p/products/542194">542-194</a><BR/>&#149; Irwin TFG6, 6 in. Fibre Grips - <a href="/web/p/products/602296">602-296 </a> <B>Features and Benefits:</B> &#149; Designed for holding & protecting copper, aluminium, brass and similar soft metals without marking or scratching<BR/>&#149; Precision CNC machined<BR/>&#149; Special fibre is more durable than lead or copper<BR/>&#149; Supplied in pairs

Woodworking Vice Woodworking vice with quick release action allowing rapid adjustment to suit different sizes of workpiece<BR/>CNC machined<BR/>Tapered jaws provide even clamping on the whole depth of the workpiece<BR/>Front adjustable dog when used in conjunction with a bench stop allows clamping of oversized work that is too large to fit between the jaws

Handi Clamps One hand operation clamp for left or right hand. Made from reinforced resin; strong, yet lightweight<BR/>Jaws designed to reach around odd shapes. Fitted with non-marking swivel pads<BR/>Handles are textured for a non-slip grip<BR/>Quick one-hand release trigger for release of workpiece