Gunsmithing Orange Vise/Area419 Collab

#51
I'll say it's overpriced for what it does now, but if history is any indication I'll have one in a year.

In all reality, I completely understand why the price is what it is and don't deny that it really is the best solution available. I'm just not sure I'm ready to drop that much on something that replaces stuff that works and cost me less than $200.
 
#52
Bravo6niner said:
I reached out to 419 today but haven’t heard back yet. I’m hoping orange makes like a quick change base for the vise because of I got two different benches I would like to mount the vise to depending on what I’m doing.
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They do. We have 2 of these bench vises in the shop with bases on 2 other spots. My main work station I built a plate that goes on the under side of the bench with bushings that go through the top so I can move a base if I want to. I use the vise on the Surface plates and CMM plate a bunch also.
 
#53
Waorani said:
Given the interest, I don't see why they won't take backorders or at least pre-orders. Chances of me just happening to be at the computer when the email comes in next time and then having only minutes to complete order before they are sold out are slim. It's annoying to have to play games to buy something. Their business decision though.

Aren't there a couple of Area 419 folks on here? How about a SH group buy?
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We have largely moved away form any sort of back/pre order with supply chain being what it is. Also, we don't make the vises. We don't want to be liable to you for something being made by someone else.

This last round lasted 23 minutes, again these are far more aggressively demanded than we thought. It's a good thing, and many more will be coming through in Q1, so everyone will have something to look forward through in the long, cold winter months.

AR jaws will almost certainly be made early 2022.
 
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flyer1a said:
We have largely moved away form any sort of back/pre order with supply chain being what it is. Also, we don't make the vises. We don't want to be liable to you for something being made by someone else.

This last round lasted 23 minutes, again these are far more aggressively demanded than we thought. It's a good thing, and many more will be coming through in Q1, so everyone will have something to look forward through in the long, cold winter months.

AR jaws will almost certainly be made early 2022.
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Thanks for the update....will the AR jaws be designed to accommodate small and large frame AR Geissele reaction rods???
 
#55
flyer1a said:
We have largely moved away form any sort of back/pre order with supply chain being what it is. Also, we don't make the vises. We don't want to be liable to you for something being made by someone else.

This last round lasted 23 minutes, again these are far more aggressively demanded than we thought. It's a good thing, and many more will be coming through in Q1, so everyone will have something to look forward through in the long, cold winter months.

AR jaws will almost certainly be made early 2022.
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Thanks, I can certainly understand and appreciate that. I also know you don't want to get stuck with a bunch of unsold inventory. But I trust you are adjusting your orders from supplier given past demand?
 
#56
Waorani said:
Thanks, I can certainly understand and appreciate that. I also know you don't want to get stuck with a bunch of unsold inventory. But I trust you are adjusting your orders from supplier given past demand?
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Yeah, we think we are handling it about as well as it can be handled, given realities of the situation.
 
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padom said:
With the quality Orange Vice Company puts out and the reputation they have......I would think if that pivot nub was a problem it wouldn't be there....I'm not worried about it at all.

I'm ordering as soon as they come back in stock.
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You and me both, I'm not sure they will offer the same deal though with the Jaws. I hope they do.
 
#59
To say this vice is nice is an understatement!!!! One full crank on the handle is perfect for clamping the arca. Once the major adjustment is set the rifle just sets on the jaws and doesn’t fall in the throat and then one full crank and it’s snug. Super easy to adjust the pivot and swivel. The hard coat anodize on it is smooth as silk and it feels like those adjustments are glass on glass.
 

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Bravo6niner said:
To say this vice is nice is an understatement!!!! One full crank on the handle is perfect for clamping the arca. Once the major adjustment is set the rifle just sets on the jaws and doesn’t fall in the throat and then one full crank and it’s snug. Super easy to adjust the pivot and swivel. The hard coat anodize on it is smooth as silk and it feels like those adjustments are glass on glass.
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I'm happy for you and hate you at the same time.
 
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I’ll just leave this here…

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Waorani said:
Wonder if something like this would work?

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It's a possibility. I think I have a few handles similar to that. I'll look when I'm in the shop tomorrow. There are 3 of these vices in the shop and there is a 1/4" T handle and the 5/32" that live at each of them. We have kicked the idea around of making those adjustments tool less, and just never have.
 
#68
2aBaCa said:
I have a vise like that, has a built in barrel holder on one side.
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I have 2 Wilton vises like the one above, but they are chai-knee made.

Incredibly useful head design, but not a one made today is US made to a high standard.

I’d easily shell out $1,000 for a multi-purpose vise made of the quality of the Orange. Great for gunsmithing and wood work. Being able to clamp a revolver barrel and rotate the head to a comfortable carving/sanding position is great. Not having to change out jaws to hold flat stock is also great. Just rotate the head.

The V jaws are also replaceable so you can really tailor it as needed.
 
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AngryKoala said:
They have changeable jaws correct?
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I searched pretty good, and didn’t find any V groove jaws except for those made by Area 419. I guess I could get a set of iron jaws and a no name set of magnetic V groove jaws to go over them, but that’s dumb.

The Orange bench vise is very nice, I am trying really hard to justify one. Price isn’t a factor, but the use you get out of it is. As it comes, it’s a big miss for me. I’ll keep an eye on it though and hopefully more aftermarket jaws will become available.
 
#78
Bigfatcock said:
I searched pretty good, and didn’t find any V groove jaws except for those made by Area 419. I guess I could get a set of iron jaws and a no name set of magnetic V groove jaws to go over them, but that’s dumb.

The Orange bench vise is very nice, I am trying really hard to justify one. Price isn’t a factor, but the use you get out of it is. As it comes, it’s a big miss for me. I’ll keep an eye on it though and hopefully more aftermarket jaws will become available.
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I have a feeling they will remedy this at some point.
 
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@Moose I get the feeling that it will be a long wait. I also asked if I could backorder the Area419 jaws specifically cause I'm usually OCONUS but they said no go.

Sounds like they will be inbound at some point but I'm going to have to monitor my email for them.
 
#93
DellaDog said:
Wonder if inline fabrication can make a quick change plate that will work with the base.
This is a nice vice.
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Dan definitely can if you mail him the base or give him exact measurements....and/or you can buy one of Dan's blank quick change plates and mark and drill the holes out yourself...I've done that for a few odd things in the shop..
 
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