Review on Wilton 11696 6 Inch Cross Slide: Precision Sliding Tool for Enhanced Workshop Versatility by Aaron Shaw

Wilton, a name you can trust, right? My American C0 bullet is perfect. So I wanted more perfection and was willing to pay more for it. I ordered a Wilton 11696 vise for a 6" cross-slide drill press, knowing they were offshore but expecting Wilton to manage production to meet American manufacturing standards. Fail. empty base. Void in cast nut. The upper shaft is bent. The aluminum knobs are so dirty they won't turn. Two steel protrusions, not paying attention to the surface finish, are twisted. Trapezoidal axes are loaded with burrs. All edges are sharp, not broken. Of course, the bearing surfaces must be ground. But hey, there's good paint for a hundred bucks more. Wilton if you are reading this please contact me as I require an Acme Top non-bent stem.