PanaVise 376 Self-Centering, Extra Wide Opening Head

Works awesome A bit over pruced but Works perfect for me.

I was looking for a decent vise for my art projects and I first bought the Stanley MaxSteel 83-069 Multi-Angle Vise (ASIN:B000UOJF66) - it had decent reviews. However, after returning 2 different defective vises from Stanley (the vise warbled as it closed and opened because of a warped center-pin), I had to go with a different brand - PanaVise did not disappoint. While certainly more expensive, it's light-years ahead of the Stanley in build-quality, operation, and finish. PanaVise makes vises - and that's pretty much it - so they know what they're doing. Pros: opens and closes smoothly, you can flip the jaws around (face-in or out), opens quite wide, can change out this head for several different variation, and very sturdy. Cons: expensive and the head and base sold are separately (but on some parts of Amazon, you can buy combos - I just didn't find this particular combo: PanaVise Model 376 Wide-Opening Head with Panavise 305 2 1/2" Low-Profie Base). Overall - a very nice hobby vise.

Todo ok

I bought this (along with a base, separately) to use primarily on my electronics workbench to hold circuit boards for soldering. I chose this one rather than a smaller one meant specifically for circuit boards because I like the idea of being able to hold boards of all sizes. However, I'm finding that the jaws are just a little wobbly, so trying to square-up on a smaller circuit board can be tricky. But hey, that might just be the nature of the beast, and I should have a smaller jaw for smaller circuit boards, so I won't blame this one. I do like the self-centering jaws, and how it can articulate to any angle or position on the base. Excellent tool!

This is a nice addition to the PanaVise base. The jaws can be reversed for small items. The quality isn't grade A but good enough. Seems strong and durable just a little rough around the edges.