Manufacturer | Yost |
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Part Number | LV-4 |
Item Weight | 9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11 x 11 x 7.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | LV-4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | LV-4 |
Color | Original Version |
Style | Home Vise |
Material | Cast Iron |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Inch |
Included Components | (1) LV-4 vise |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Yost Vises LV-4 Homeowner's Vise | 4.5 Inch Jaw Width with a 3 Inch Jaw Opening Home Vise | Secure Grip with Swivel Base | Blue
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Material | Cast Iron |
Brand | Yost Vises |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 11 x 7.5 inches |
Color | Original Version |
Style | Home Vise |
Item Weight | 9 Pounds |
About this item
- HOME VISE: Is the perfect tool for your home workshop. Made from heavy duty 30,000 PSI Gray Iron castings, 3x stronger than cast iron vises.
- TECHNICAL SPECS: Jaw Width: 4.5" x Jaw Opening: 3" x Throat Depth: 2.6" x Pipe Capacity: Min 0.6” D x Max 1.85". Mounting hardware is not included.
- SWIVEL BASE: Vise head rotates 240° and equipped with a large 3.5" x 2.7" (8.9CM X 6.9CM) anvil work surface.
- HOW TO USE: Make sure vise is securely mounted to the workbench and the swivel base lock is secure. Open the vise by turning the vise handle counterclockwise. Place item between the serrated jaws. Close the vise by turning the vise handle clockwise until the item is snug in the serrated jaws, continue to tighten until you can no longer move item. Don't over tighten as this may damage item and/or the vise. When finished working on the item, turn screw handle counterclockwise to release the item.
- YOST VISES QUALITY: Every Yost Vises tool is engineered to have high standards of quality, strength, and durability. We value quality over quantity and manufacture products that are safe and easy to use. We offer lifetime tech support to back our quality guarantee.
- SAFETY INFORMATION: Misuse of vises can cause serious injury to eyes, hands and or other body parts. Vises must be set up and used properly. Before setup and use, read, understand, and follow all instructions outlined in the manual.
- WARRANTY: Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and 90-day return.
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Value for money | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
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Versatility | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
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Jaw Width | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 |
Jaw Opening | 3" | 6.75" | 4" | 4" | 5" |
Throat Depth | 2.375" | 2.62" | 2.625" | 2.25" | 2.9" |
Pipe Capacity | .6" - 1.85" | .25" - 2" | .125"-2" | .25" - 1.5" | .5"-2" |
Material of Construction | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron and Steel | Steel | Drop Forged Steel |
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ASIN | B00YS401X0 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,287 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Bench Vises |
Date First Available | June 29, 2015 |
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The perfect tool for your home workshop. Do woodworking, assembly, or other general maintenance jobs with safety and ease. This heavy-duty bench vise has a base that can pivot 240-Degrees for added versatility with a locking mechanism. It is able to securely hold 0.6 inch to 1.85 inch D pipes and tubes.Yost Vises has been producing high-quality vises and vise accessories since 1908. We supply our products to both large distributors and individual craftsmen throughout the world ranging from industrial-grade vises, professional-grade vises, workshop-grade vises, light to heavy-duty vises, multifunction vises, welding vises, etc. Our products meet or exceed the Industrial Standard of Federal Specification GGG-V-410A, providing consumers with quality products that last for years at a great price. NOTE: Mounting hardware is not included.
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Customers like the quality, value, performance, and versatility of the hardware clamp vise. For example, they mention it's well-made, heavy enough to feel solid, and works well for the basic needs of a garage maker. That said, some are satisfied with ease of installation, and weight. That being said, opinions are mixed on size, and tightness.
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Customers like the quality of the hardware clamp vise. They say it's well-made, has smooth movements, and holds in place. The assembly is solid, ensuring that it stays firmly. Customers also mention that it gets the job done, is heavy enough to feel solid, and is light enough to carry to the workspace. They also say it holds up well to being beaten on. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...blue color adds a touch of style to my workspace, and the assembly is solid, ensuring that it stays firmly in place during use...." Read more
"...It gets the job done. Heavy enough to feel solid and light enough to carry to the job rather than bring the job to it...." Read more
"...this price it is obviously not made in the USA and is not a medium nor professional grade vise...." Read more
"Works great! Great value for the money. Arrived quickly and in good condition." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the hardware clamp vise. They mention that it is good value for the money, a home use vise inexpensive, and handy for extra hands. Some say that the product is heavy and suits its purpose.
"Yost LV-4 Home Vise 4-1/2" at this price is awesome for a good light duty swivel vise with one year warranty!..." Read more
"Works great! Great value for the money. Arrived quickly and in good condition." Read more
"Great vice for the money. Made in the USA. Fastens down very well and makes solid connections...." Read more
"...It's a great value, seems to be well-built, and clamps down evenly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hardware clamp vise. They mention that it works well for the basic needs of a garage maker, and it gets the job done. The little anvil area works well, and the vise is sturdy and well-built. Overall, most recommend this product for its performance and ease of use.
"...Works great for everything I've used it for and grips great, opens pretty wide, swivels when needed and is solid...." Read more
"...It gets the job done. Heavy enough to feel solid and light enough to carry to the job rather than bring the job to it...." Read more
"Works great! Great value for the money. Arrived quickly and in good condition." Read more
"much smaller than expected, but works well." Read more
Customers appreciate the versatility of the hardware clamp vise. They mention it's perfect for light duty and some metal bending and shaping, and great for working on small things. The quality of the product is also praised, with customers mentioning it has a 10/10 rating. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...LV-4 Home Vise 4-1/2" at this price is awesome for a good light duty swivel vise with one year warranty!..." Read more
"The Yost Vises LV-4 Homeowner's Vise is a versatile tool that has proven to be a valuable addition to my workshop...." Read more
"Great for the shop!!!" Read more
"It’s not for heavy-duty applications, but does the job for household needs. I appreciate the depth of the jaws." Read more
Customers find the hardware clamp vise easy to install and use. They mention it works well, is functional, and durable. Some say that it's easy to mount and sturdy for its size. The vise is convenient, portable, and makes it a breeze to work on various projects. The handles are easy to use and don't require too much torque or effort to unlatch.
"...allows for easy maneuvering and positioning, making it a breeze to work on various projects...." Read more
"...It’s working great and was easy to install...." Read more
"...The teeth bite down good, it’s smooth and easy to use. It’s also a nice size. Great for working on small things.Quality: 10/10..." Read more
"...The size and weight of the vise help with this, as it’s not too unwieldy or awkward to handle and it stores easily.“..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the hardware clamp vise. They mention that it is extremely light duty, perfect for RC vehicles and small applications, and has a good weight to it for stability. Some say that the crank arms for the jaw and the swivel base are heavy and have not deflected. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It gets the job done. Heavy enough to feel solid and light enough to carry to the job rather than bring the job to it...." Read more
"Works well, has good weight to it for stability and the clamp is a decent size." Read more
"...This is a nice LIGHT DUTY bench vise. But, there could be some issues and you will need to do a smidge of work prior to putting this into service...." Read more
"For me this is perfect for what I need: light duty and some metal bending/shaping...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the hardware clamp vise. Some mention that it's the right size and works well for them, while others say that it was quite a bit smaller than they were expecting. The anvil is a little small, and the center hole that the unit pivots on is way too big. The mounting template is not to scale, and it'll only work with certain types of mounting.
"...You should always measure!I liked it for the very reason it is compact and doesn't take up much of my bench space for something I seldom will..." Read more
"The vise is the perfect size for small to medium size jobs and is very stable when compressed" Read more
"...It was smaller than expected - but that was just me, not anything in the product description. It’s working great and was easy to install...." Read more
"Works well, has good weight to it for stability and the clamp is a decent size." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tightness of the hardware clamp vise. Some mention that it swivels when needed and is solid, while others say that it does not have the wobble that has been mentioned. The spherical bushing issue is real, and it is inexplicable why it is.
"...everything I've used it for and grips great, opens pretty wide, swivels when needed and is solid...." Read more
"...have noted, this looseness makes it almost impossible to secure the vise against movement, and also puts unnecessary strain on the single pivot clamp..." Read more
"...What sets it apart is its swivel base, which allows for easy maneuvering and positioning, making it a breeze to work on various projects...." Read more
"...Once it was mounted, I realized that the pivot lever would not tighten down, which makes the vise useless...." Read more
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I've used it for household projects, school projects, building a pinewood derby car, regripping a golf club and gunsmith projects (filing a magazine) for example. Works great for everything I've used it for and grips great, opens pretty wide, swivels when needed and is solid.
If you are concerned about the size, before you buy please go get a tape measure and go out to where you'll be installing this and measure; all the dimensions are listed here or on Yost's website. I don't understand reviews that state it was 'smaller than expected'. You should always measure!
I liked it for the very reason it is compact and doesn't take up much of my bench space for something I seldom will use. I'll probably only use mine once a month on average and it is perfect for that.
If you get a defective unit, Amazon will take it back no issues, plus Yost also has a year warranty. It happens.
Constructed with a combination of powder-coated cast iron and steel, this vise boasts durability and longevity. The vibrant blue color adds a touch of style to my workspace, and the assembly is solid, ensuring that it stays firmly in place during use.
I've used other vises in the past, but the Yost Vises LV-4 stands out for its reliability and ease of use. Whether I'm working on woodworking projects, metalworking tasks, or any DIY project, this homeowner's vise has become an indispensable tool. It's a true workhorse that I can count on for years to come, and I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a dependable and versatile vise.
It gets the job done. Heavy enough to feel solid and light enough to carry to the job rather than bring the job to it. I'd buy it again...but don't expect this vice to fail for a very long time.
My brand-new Model LV-4 arrived his afternoon, and the slop in the swivel pivot was obvious. As many reviewers have noted, this looseness makes it almost impossible to secure the vise against movement, and also puts unnecessary strain on the single pivot clamp, which users tend to tighten with max force in an effort to hold the vise still. A clear lose-lose that is so simple to fix!
I discussed this problem with Yost customer service, and the person I spoke with was quite pleasant and friendly but dismissed the matter as possible tooling wear. Which is nonsense.
Fortunately, I had a simple fix. Simple, that is, if you happen to have a scrap piece of thinwall copper or aluminum tubing. Which, by the way, is the deeply satisfying answer to your Significant Other asking you why you keep all that junk, to which you usually answer "Because I might need it some day."
Well, that Some Day arrived this afternoon! Please see the two attached photos.
I cut a short piece from a length of thinwall aluminum tubing that I knew, Just Knew, I would need someday. The tubing wasn't exactly the right diameter, so I split it lengthwise and slipped it over the pivot bolt that secures the body of the vise to the base. Voila!! no more slop!
Now, much as I admire the Yost product line, I cannot justify, in my mind, their refusal to fix this dead-simple problem. I do resent having to fix a brand-new vise to correct an obvious manufacturer's oversight. A simple bushing in copper, brass, or aluminum, would cost Yost a couple of pennies, at most. But they evidently have chosen to ignore the many complaints by loyal users, and instead allow the vise to shift position unexpectedly, possibly compromising the work piece. Even offering it for a dollar as an after-market item would be nice.....
Anyway, all's well that ends well....etc. I hope that this review is helpful. It should be possible to find a bushing of the correct diameter (length might be a problem). But I worked with what I had on hand.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2016
My brand-new Model LV-4 arrived his afternoon, and the slop in the swivel pivot was obvious. As many reviewers have noted, this looseness makes it almost impossible to secure the vise against movement, and also puts unnecessary strain on the single pivot clamp, which users tend to tighten with max force in an effort to hold the vise still. A clear lose-lose that is so simple to fix!
I discussed this problem with Yost customer service, and the person I spoke with was quite pleasant and friendly but dismissed the matter as possible tooling wear. Which is nonsense.
Fortunately, I had a simple fix. Simple, that is, if you happen to have a scrap piece of thinwall copper or aluminum tubing. Which, by the way, is the deeply satisfying answer to your Significant Other asking you why you keep all that junk, to which you usually answer "Because I might need it some day."
Well, that Some Day arrived this afternoon! Please see the two attached photos.
I cut a short piece from a length of thinwall aluminum tubing that I knew, Just Knew, I would need someday. The tubing wasn't exactly the right diameter, so I split it lengthwise and slipped it over the pivot bolt that secures the body of the vise to the base. Voila!! no more slop!
Now, much as I admire the Yost product line, I cannot justify, in my mind, their refusal to fix this dead-simple problem. I do resent having to fix a brand-new vise to correct an obvious manufacturer's oversight. A simple bushing in copper, brass, or aluminum, would cost Yost a couple of pennies, at most. But they evidently have chosen to ignore the many complaints by loyal users, and instead allow the vise to shift position unexpectedly, possibly compromising the work piece. Even offering it for a dollar as an after-market item would be nice.....
Anyway, all's well that ends well....etc. I hope that this review is helpful. It should be possible to find a bushing of the correct diameter (length might be a problem). But I worked with what I had on hand.
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This vice is in the Top 5 vises in the market today!
I wanted a vise for my electronics workbench but all the vises I had seen where either aluminium and low quality or very small for the usage I wanted. Plus they were equipped to be attached on a bench with the help of a screw pad and OMG very expensive to buy too..
In my work I can use it as a holder to solder a connector or to hold an enclosure box for drilling..
Because I've worked with a couple of vises before I had always problem with stabilization of the vise.
Therefor I decided to go with a heavy-duty vise like this one.
And on this age of cheapness that surrounds us nowadays (where almost everything is plastic or the lowest quality metal and sometimes its even plastic painted like metal), I've never expect to find a heave-duty professional vise especially on this prize! Just $40 bucks.
I've got to tell you that not only its amazing, never moves on the bench no matter what work I do on it (I mean its 5 Kg) but also it has an awesome holder that can be used on light and tough work as well. You don't have to tight it strong to hold whatever you're working with.
I'm totally satisfied with it and I recommend it to anyone for all kind of jobs.
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2017
This vice is in the Top 5 vises in the market today!
I wanted a vise for my electronics workbench but all the vises I had seen where either aluminium and low quality or very small for the usage I wanted. Plus they were equipped to be attached on a bench with the help of a screw pad and OMG very expensive to buy too..
In my work I can use it as a holder to solder a connector or to hold an enclosure box for drilling..
Because I've worked with a couple of vises before I had always problem with stabilization of the vise.
Therefor I decided to go with a heavy-duty vise like this one.
And on this age of cheapness that surrounds us nowadays (where almost everything is plastic or the lowest quality metal and sometimes its even plastic painted like metal), I've never expect to find a heave-duty professional vise especially on this prize! Just $40 bucks.
I've got to tell you that not only its amazing, never moves on the bench no matter what work I do on it (I mean its 5 Kg) but also it has an awesome holder that can be used on light and tough work as well. You don't have to tight it strong to hold whatever you're working with.
I'm totally satisfied with it and I recommend it to anyone for all kind of jobs.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 9, 2019