Using the same quick release mechanism as our tail vise, our front vise has a simple on-off cam lever to engage or disengage the Acmethreaded screw, allowing it to apply up to 180kg of force in either clamping or spreading applications. The screw mechanism provides 310mm of overall travel (less the thickness of your wooden jaw and bench apron). Tight body tolerances result in minimal jaw sag, even at full extension. An extruded aluminium screw cover keeps debris out of the screw mechanism and prevents the workpiece from contacting the lubricated screw. Straightforward to install in new construction or as a retrofit to an existing bench, the vise requires an unobstructed mounting area on the underside of the bench top at least 300mm wide by 405mm deep (with a 50mm thick bench apron and a 44mm thick jaw). The body is ductile iron with zinc-alloy endplates, steel shafts and guide rods, and a maple handle. Mounting instructions and hardware included. Made in Canada.