Sturdy vise with beautiful shapes and carvings. However, I am concerned about the quality control. While most Wilton products are made in the USA, it is a Taiwanese product. When I arrived I noticed that the secondary (sloping) surface was not properly clamped, with ground contact and 1/8 inch clearance at the top. Stationary surfaces are clamped flush and everything is fine. I don't know why the product is so far out of tolerance, it may have left their facility. I commend Revain for getting a replacement down the road within a day of my request when I asked to return the faulty unit Vise Face Well aligned I have had the vise for a month now. They clamp securely with little effort and the quick release works smoothly. My wish list is for the vise to include a more traditional retractable pawl built into the stationary surface.