WEN VJT404 Universal Soft Grip Magnetic: The Ultimate Solution for Easy, Secure Tool Use Review

Very good vise. The assembly is generally of good quality, the screw turns smoothly and the jaw moves smoothly with no play feel. The overall weight seems to be a few pounds (I didn't weigh it, it's just "I use a vise as a third hand to hold circuit boards etc to work with the electronics. The weight is very good for that purpose, because it's quite heavy to stay on the non-stick surface under its own weight - a static rubber mat when normal pressure is applied for soldering etc. I managed to…

There are conflicting comments as to whether this 4" vise works on an 8" drill press WHO (4208). I have NO PROBLEMS with it. I prefer this 4 inch over 3 inch. I originally bought the 3" because WEN listed it as compatible with an 8" press, but didn't list the 4" vise as compatible with it. I didn't really like the 3-inch. It just didn't feel right "Fitted" although the holes matched the drill table so I returned it and ordered a 4". 4" just seems like a better size. And being able to fit a 2x4…

TLDR on the bottom. Crazy old man review below. Not sure what "sharpness" is in relation to a low profile vise. but they are short enough and offer excellent value for a low profile 4" (101.6mm) vise. Arrived with too much tension but otherwise worked flawlessly out of the box! I ended up taking apart a few minor points like the jaws, then cleaning and oiling everything I could get my hands on without taking it completely apart. It now slides smoothly and bites into my aluminum blanks without…