Q: Where does the stop go when I'm clamping work in the vise?
It's inserted into the vise on the side opposite the work being clamped, filling the gap so the jaws close evenly instead of racking out of alignment.
09A0235 - Vise Rack Stop
This simple device is designed to help prevent racking when clamping work at one side of a vise. Simply stack up as many of the 0.10" thick shims as you need to match the approximate thickness of your work, up to a total of 4", and insert it into the vise opposite the work being clamped.
For thicker work, you can add a piece of scrap lumber to occupy the bulk of the space, and then use the rack stop to fill in the remainder. This keeps the jaws aligned as force is applied, eliminating potential for damaging the workpiece, the vise mechanism or both from racking.
Secured on a tension-adjustable steel shaft with hard maple end knobs, the 5 1/2" long shims are durable high-density polyethylene, resistant to stains and adhesives.
Made in Canada.
It's inserted into the vise on the side opposite the work being clamped, filling the gap so the jaws close evenly instead of racking out of alignment.
You can stack as many of the 0.10" shims as needed, up to a total thickness of 4", to match the approximate thickness of your workpiece.
Yes, add a piece of scrap lumber to occupy most of the gap, then use the vise rack stop to fill in the remaining space.
The shims are secured on a tension-adjustable steel shaft with hard maple end knobs that let you set how firmly the stack holds together.
Yes, the high-density polyethylene shims resist stains and adhesives, so glue squeeze-out wipes off without damaging them.
| Materials | High-density polyethylene shims; steel shaft; hard maple end knobs |
| Dimensions | 5 1/2" long shims; 0.10" thick each, stacking up to 4" total |
| Compatibility | Adjustable up to 4" total thickness in 0.10" increments |
| Includes | Shim stack; tension-adjustable shaft; end knobs |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Vise Rack Stop
This simple device is designed to help prevent racking when clamping work at one side of a vise. Simply stack up as many of the 0.10" thick shims as you need to match the approximate thickness of your work, up to a total of 4", and insert it into the vise opposite the work being clamped.
For thicker work, you can add a piece of scrap lumber to occupy the bulk of the space, and then use the rack stop to fill in the remainder. This keeps the jaws aligned as force is applied, eliminating potential for damaging the workpiece, the vise mechanism or both from racking.
Secured on a tension-adjustable steel shaft with hard maple end knobs, the 5 1/2" long shims are durable high-density polyethylene, resistant to stains and adhesives.
Made in Canada.
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