Review on Wilton 78A Woodworkers Opening Capacity by Steve Cypert

Well I hate being a lemming but like others have said this is the best wooden vise I have ever seen. Mine even came with maple/magnetic cheek inserts! I don't think this is normal so call or ask before purchasing. I have to say I love everything about this vise. The quick open/close action is fantastic and the weight and quality is excellent, the entire face of the jaw slides up 3/4" and not just the small tab like most vises. but I don't see why the pivoting jaw should be removed at all if you don't need an extra 1" hole. I found the installation easy, my workbench was already 1½" tall so I just glued/screwed a 1½" block to the underside where the vise should have been, bought some screws and bolts (per the instructions) and an arrow, the largest tree of vice known to mankind is in my workshop! I foamed some lube on the screw before installing it as it is heavy and easier to work with when removed. If you are looking for a beautiful wooden vise look no further.