Cheap Lee Valley Quick-Release Front Vises

What sets these front vises apart is the integral quick-release mechanism, designed for easy operation with one hand. Turn the handle counterclockwise to release and clockwise to re-engage.

Two sizes are available, both with 7/8″ dia. steel single-lead Acme screws and double guide rods for smooth operation. The regular vise measures 7 1/4″× 14 3/4″ and opens to 8″; the large vise is 10 1/4″ × 21 3/4″ and opens to 13″ (maximum openings are less wooden jaw thickness).

The large vise has an offset screw to permit vertical clamping without skewing. Well made by a small European company, these enable you to incorporate a shop-made quick-release vise into a new bench or retrofit an existing one.