Here's a handy $22.00 magnetic soft jaw set for a bench vice. The magnets are strong enough to hold the soft jaws firmly in place. While avoiding damage to fragile items,
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After using the aluminum soft jaw for my 5" Columbian vise in my machine sop area. I picked up a 6" set for my Wilton located in another garage... Interesting how they spelled VICE on the packaging.
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Quote from: OldCarGuy on Jun 07, 2026, 07:22 PMAfter using the aluminum soft jaw for my 5" Columbian vise in my machine sop area. I picked up a 6" set for my Wilton located in another garage... Interesting how they spelled VICE on the packaging.
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I am thinking likewise. I have that same vise and have been so pleased with the first set I got for my 3.5 jaw width vise that I have had it in mind to add a set for my larger vise too.
Would these work for clamping chromed cylinder rods in a vise without causing damage to the rod?
Quote from: Muddy on Jun 18, 2026, 06:40 PMWould these work for clamping chromed cylinder rods in a vise without causing damage to the rod?
Indeed aluminum soft jaws are a favorable choice for clamping cylinder rods. Make sure the jaws do not have any in-bedded particles. And don't over tighten..
Quote from: OldCarGuy on Jun 19, 2026, 02:27 PMQuote from: Muddy on Jun 18, 2026, 06:40 PMWould these work for clamping chromed cylinder rods in a vise without causing damage to the rod?
Indeed aluminum soft jaws are a favorable choice for clamping cylinder rods. Make sure the jaws do not have any in-bedded particles. And don't over tighten..
I would absolutely agree!