Lee Valley Reviews

"The Pica markers remain in my overall pocket at all times having the docking case keeps it off of dirty work surfaces during use. Above all it\u2019s the German made quality that out preforms all other. "

"Universal Vise is a tool I like and would buy again. It has some design problems. \r\n\r\nThe jaws have wood\/urethane liners. The website description indicates \u201c\u2026this versatile vise is particularly helpful when holding irregular shapes at odd angles.\u201d The first thing I did was clamp an axe head (irregular shape) in the vise so as to apply a patina to the metal surface. Once the jaw was starting to clamp one of the wooden jaws broke. The wood is a soft wood (which is not as advertised) which apparently can break. The orientation of the wood in the jaws is horizontal, and the wooden jaws are larger than the metal jaws. With the overhanging wood the wood failed along the grain where it was not supported by metal. I ended up replacing the softwood jaws with Purpleheart Wood finished with Watco Danish Oil \u2013 Neutral, which is a hard wood, and I have not experienced any further issues. After replacing the wooden\/urethane jaw liners I found that the vise clamps well and at this time do not see the need for urethane liners. I considered this issue a product failure. If someone is considering buying this vise I recommend the soft wood jaws are replaced as you see fit.\r\n\r\nThere are two flat metal components that are on each side of the vise holding it together and guiding it as it opens and closes. The inner distance they are from each other result in a very loose relationship making the vise assembly a bit floppy. I am contemplating modifying the components to make them operate more uniformly. I do not consider this issue a product failure. I consider it a flaw. If someone is considering buying this vise I wanted you to know this. It doesn\u2019t make the vise \u201cnot work\u201d, it just makes the product lack working perfectly in my opinion. \r\n\r\nAssembly and installation was very easy. I know many people drill a series of uniform holes in their benches to facilitate options to move the vise about. I just thought about a spot and picked a place opposite from my Wilton Pivot Jaw Woodworkers Vise and find it gives a nice variety of clamping pieces in a wide range of orientations. A slight loosening of the vise under the bench and you can rotate it with ease, tighten it and right back to work. I would buy this vise again despite the aforementioned issues.\r\n"

"Works decently for sharpening the 1\/2\u201d blade but a bit tricky to assemble properly."

"Rock solid and ready to use straight away."

"This is a very well-made shutoff valve, and makes using the hose much more convenient."

"They really need something to secure them into the ground. The first wind toppled both obelisk. Not that strong\r\nEnough to hold the plants."

"Excellent quality. Great service. "