"This is a great vise. It's far better than I thought it would be, especially considering the price. Since I purchased it from the catalog, I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting. The picture looks good on the Northern Tool website, but a guy just never knows for sure until he gets the box open.
Folks, the picture is exactly correct. This isn't some crude casting that's been ground down and painted. Every part is finely crafted and finished. It's a very heavy, well designed vise.
For those of you, like me, who were wondering how big the mounting plate is......This vise will fit on a metal plate measuring 8 inches square, with plenty of room for your mounting bolts.. It has four mounting holes, each accepting a 1/2" diameter bolt.
You will not be disappointed with the fit, finish, or quality. The best vise for the money on the market. Nobody provides a vise of this quality for the price."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional