Suction Cup Mini Carving Vise with 4 Jaw Caps, 4.1 in Tall
Suction Cup Mini Carving Vise with 4 Jaw Caps, 4.1 in TallCouldn't load pickup availability
Suction Cup Mini Carving Vise with 4 Jaw Caps, 4.1 in Tall
A small carving vise that holds on a suction cup base instead of a screw clamp, for hand-carving small pieces at a smooth table or counter. It stands about 4.1 in (103 mm) tall on a round base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, and its jaws carry four orange caps, each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall, that hold the piece between them. Each order is one vise, as pictured.
What it does
- Holds on a suction cup base: press the base onto a clean, smooth, non-porous surface such as glass, laminate, glazed tile or a sealed counter, then lock it with the yellow lever. Suction does not seal on raw wood, MDF, textured or dusty surfaces.
- Jaw caps: four orange caps, rubber-type as pictured, each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall and fixed with a small cross-head screw, sit between the metal jaws and your piece. The manufacturer does not list their material.
- Screw jaw with a T-handle: turn the red-tipped T-handle to close the jaws. The manufacturer lists a clamping range of 50 mm (about 2.0 in).
- Light and small: about 8.1 oz (231 g), with an aluminum alloy body as listed by the manufacturer, so it moves easily from one work spot to the next.
- Rotation: the manufacturer lists 360-degree rotation for this vise.
Product at a glance
| Body | Aluminum alloy with a black finish, as listed by the manufacturer; bright metal screw and T-handle, as pictured |
|---|---|
| Height | About 4.1 in (103 mm) |
| Base | Round suction cup about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, with a yellow locking lever |
| Jaws | Four orange caps, rubber-type as pictured (material not listed), each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall; clamping range 50 mm (about 2.0 in), as listed by the manufacturer |
| Rotation | 360 degrees, as listed by the manufacturer |
| Weight | About 8.1 oz (231 g) product weight; about 8.9 oz (251 g) listed package weight |
| Package | 1 vise in a plastic bag; listed package size about 3.5 × 3.5 × 4.7 in (90 × 90 × 120 mm). One photo also shows a small L-shaped cross-head key (about 0.9 × 2.5 in, 23 × 63 mm); the manufacturer's package list names only the vise |
Use & care
Check the vise when your order arrives and contact us through the contact page if anything is damaged. Press the base onto a clean, smooth, non-porous surface and lock the lever; check the hold before you start cutting toward the vise. This is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work: do not strike it with a mallet or use it to hold work for power tools. When the hold weakens, release the lever, wipe the suction cup and the work surface with a damp cloth, let both dry and press the base down again. Keep the jaw caps free of chips so they sit evenly on the piece. The manufacturer gives no other care instructions.
Your questions, answered
What surfaces does the suction base hold on?
Smooth, sealed, non-porous surfaces such as glass, laminate, glazed tile or a sealed counter. Suction does not seal on raw wood, MDF, textured, cracked or dusty surfaces. The manufacturer does not list a holding force, so test the hold with light pressure before you carve.
How wide do the jaws open?
The manufacturer lists a clamping range of 50 mm (about 2.0 in). It does not say whether that is measured between the metal jaws or between the caps, so allow some margin when you size your piece.
Can I use it with a mallet or a power tool?
No. It is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work such as knife carving, filing and sanding small pieces. Striking it or holding work for power tools can break the suction seal.
Is the small key in the photo included?
One photo shows a small L-shaped cross-head key next to the vise. The manufacturer's package list names only the vise, so we do not promise the key.
What is it made of?
The manufacturer lists an aluminum alloy body. The orange jaw caps look like rubber in the photos, but their material is not listed; the base is a black suction cup with a yellow locking lever, as pictured.
How big and heavy is it?
About 4.1 in (103 mm) tall with a round base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, and about 8.1 oz (231 g).
Ships from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days.
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A small vise that holds on a suction cup
About 4.1 in (103 mm) tall on a round suction cup base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across. Press it onto glass, laminate or a sealed counter, lock the yellow lever, and hold small carvings between four orange jaw caps. Each order is one vise, as pictured.
Size
4.1 in tall on a 3.1 in base
The vise stands about 4.1 in (103 mm) tall on a round suction cup about 3.1 in (78 mm) across. Each jaw cap is about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall. A small L-shaped key appears in this photo; the package list names only the vise.
Jaws
Four caps on a screw jaw
Turn the red-tipped T-handle to close the jaws on the piece. The four orange caps, rubber-type as pictured, sit between the metal jaws and your work, and each is held by a small cross-head screw.
Sizes
Compared with a clamp-on vise
| TORVIK | Clamp-on vise | |
|---|---|---|
| Sets up on glass, laminate or a sealed counter, with no table edge needed | ||
| Holds on raw wood, textured or dusty tables | ||
| Takes firm pressure or mallet work |
How to use
Specifications
Care and use
Check on arrival
Check on arrival
Look over the vise when your order arrives, and contact us through the contact page if anything is damaged.
Setting up
Setting up
Press the base onto a clean, smooth, non-porous surface and lock the lever; check the hold before you start cutting toward the vise.
Light work only
Light work only
This is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work: do not strike it with a mallet or use it to hold work for power tools.
Cleaning
Cleaning
When the hold weakens, wipe the suction cup and the surface with a damp cloth and let both dry. The manufacturer gives no other care instructions.
Shipping and returns
Shipping is free. Ships from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days. Delivery estimates for your address are shown at checkout.
You may request a return within 30 days of receiving your order, provided the item is unused and in the condition you received it, with its original packaging. Contact us first through the contact page and wait for the confirmed return address.
Questions and answers
What surfaces does the suction base hold on?
What surfaces does the suction base hold on?
Smooth, sealed, non-porous surfaces such as glass, laminate, glazed tile or a sealed counter. Suction does not seal on raw wood, MDF, textured, cracked or dusty surfaces. The manufacturer does not list a holding force, so test the hold with light pressure before you carve.
How wide do the jaws open?
How wide do the jaws open?
The manufacturer lists a clamping range of 50 mm (about 2.0 in). It does not say whether that is measured between the metal jaws or between the caps, so allow some margin when you size your piece.
Can I use it with a mallet or a power tool?
Can I use it with a mallet or a power tool?
No. It is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work such as knife carving, filing and sanding small pieces. Striking it or holding work for power tools can break the suction seal.
Is the small key in the photo included?
Is the small key in the photo included?
One photo shows a small L-shaped cross-head key next to the vise. The manufacturer's package list names only the vise, so we do not promise the key.
What is it made of?
What is it made of?
The manufacturer lists an aluminum alloy body. The orange jaw caps look like rubber in the photos, but their material is not listed; the base is a black suction cup with a yellow locking lever, as pictured.
How big and heavy is it?
How big and heavy is it?
About 4.1 in (103 mm) tall with a round base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, and about 8.1 oz (231 g).
Ready for your next small carving
Shipping is free, orders ship from our international warehouse, and returns can be requested within 30 days. Check that your bench has a smooth, sealed surface, then add the vise to your cart.
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