NOTE: Price Increase effective 2/1/2022, due to an Orange Vise price increase. Raw material prices are stupid, thanks Joe.
Since the early days of Area 419 we have been using Orange Vise tools in our vertical and now horizontal milling centers. When we realized about a year ago they made a bench vise, we had to have one (or a few?) to go in the shop. When it showed up and was absolutely awesome, we knew one would end up in the Vault, and wanted to find ways to make it perfect for ourselves. These vises come with a 5″ CarveSmart dovetail style jaw set, which we know are meant to be modified – and we ain’t soft.
What we landed on was a jaw set that was able to:
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- Hold onto ARCALOCK (as well as standard ARCA) rails
- Hold onto Picatinny/1913/Weaver rails
- Hold onto 700-style (and basically all other) bolts
- Incorporate a barrel-bushing system for swapping barrels in and out of receivers
- All the other general vise stuff you might expect
Our barrel bushing kit comes with 4 bushing sets, as well as a storage block:
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- 1.000″
- 1.200″
- 1.250″
- Universal V-Block, good for .750″ to 1.750″ barrel diameter
We suggest you have a 1/4″ and 5/32″ Hex Key that live on the bench near the vise. The 5/32″ won’t see much use, but the 1/4″ is really handy for positioning.
The Orange Bench Vise applies clamping force linearly based on the position of the handle after a workpiece is gripped:
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- 1/8 turn: 750 lbs
- 1/4 turn: 1500 lbs
- 3/8 turn: 2250 lbs
- 1/2 turn: 3000 lbs (max)
The maximum force of the vise is limited by the axial load rating of the NTN thrust bearing.
Orange also offers a robust warranty on the vise.
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- LIFETIME WARRANTY against defects in materials and workmanship
- Accidental Damage Replacement Program – email us for special pricing on replacement components at significantly reduced pricing (50% off for most components except bearings)
When combined with the incredible positional versatility of the Orange Vise, we think it’s the perfect rifle vise kit. Available now, and ONLY here at Area419.com
NOTE: This is NOT your grandpa’s steel Wilton vise that is meant for welding and 2lb steel hammers. It’s a very robust, beautiful, consistent, useful vise. It’s not a fab-shop vise. Please, don’t do anything stupid.
David A. (verified owner) –
The vise and jaws have already exceeded expectations. It’s a tool that looks like a piece of art.
Martin Bordson (verified owner) –
It’s a lot of money for a vise that has limited use. But is intended for a very specific set of functions, so it is the only game in town. I like it!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Awesome setup for cleaning and working on rifles. I like a nice clean space when I’m working on or cleaning a rifle and this makes for a perfect setup where you can set the part at an angle that works for you and keep it there.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Bought it for my husband for a Christmas gift and he absolutely loved it !!
Alejandro Rodriguez WIlkes (verified owner) –
This thing is a piece of art….Both the vise from Orange and the Barrel Change package from 419!!! Amazing quality, fit and finish…Absolutely love this set up!!!
David C. (verified owner) –
I couldn’t ask for anything better. I’ve been looking for a bench vise setup like this for a long time! Thanks Area419 crew!
Matthew (verified owner) –
Definitely a game changer for the bench. Area 419 delivers once again.
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William S. (verified owner) –
This is the best gun vise I’ll ever own. Cry once, buy once. Well packaged and fast delivery.
ROBERT Merulli (verified owner) –
I thought when I ordered it I spent too much but when I put my hands on it I was very impressed with it. Just like the Zero Press.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Awesome vise…fit and finish are excellent.
I don’t think there is a better gunsmith vise being made today.