Description of ๐ผ Enhance your Workspace Efficiency with the Yost RIA 4 Compact 360 Degree Swivel: A Comprehensive Review
Compact bench-mount vise provides clamping action for light-duty applications. 360-degree swivel base adjusts the direction of the jaws for proper placement and locks in place. Replaceable jaws are grooved for enhanced grip. Class 30 cast gray-iron body is durable and strong for extended life. Fully enclosed screw assembly protects the vise against dust and debris.
I am very impressed with this vise and Yost. I have some very good quality WWII Swiss vises and Wilton vises that I treasure. Yost vises come out of the box clean, smooth, beautifully finished and proudly stand alongside other premium vises as a quality product. Not oily and raw as you would expect at this price point. It is compact and resembles my ball vise in appearance. I paired this with a 4" aluminum Yost cap so I could have smooth jaws with no magnets. I can't use magnets as they haveโฆ
This small vise is almost too big for a compact vise. Something to consider if you really need a vise for a tight space. In addition, it is exceptionally well made for its petite size. You really can't find a better one in its class on the market right now. You will need to look for vintage and restore it to match this vise. Having said all that, there are a few minor issues I've encountered. Mine was not cleaned of debris well during reassembly and the debris ended up in the grease on the vise
This vise is of excellent quality. This is designed for light loads, moderate would probably be a more appropriate rating. It should be noted that he has no tubular jaws. So if a round shank clamp is required, this vise is not for you. But for work in moderate conditions this vise is fine: the jaws are clamped in parallel, there is a good size anvil for shaping, the jaws have flat, horizontally machined surfaces - not the more usual diamond pattern, the base rotates 360 degrees. Degree with two