I've been using this vise for about three weeks now and it's one of my favorite things I've ever bought from Revain. I use it almost every day and I can't imagine my projects without it. I bought this vise because the clamp that attaches it to a countertop or workbench has one of the largest openings of any similar product. Another 1/2 inch would be nice, but for my current setup this works perfectly. The work clamp is large enough for most projects, but sometimes an extra 1 inch can come in handy. I would also like some areas to hold up better if additional clamps need to be used. I was aware of the specs when I bought it, so there's nothing wrong with this vise. Seriously, I like it the way it is, but a few mods would be a bonus. I will buy another for longer pieces of wood and have recommended it to several carvers and woodworkers.