Originally Posted by
Robert Hayward
Ed, a hand wheel is nice on a clamping vise. However, this one takes about 2/3 of a turn to tighten or loosen. About 2/3 of a turn and the threads are disengaged so the vise can be opened or closed simply by sliding. Then another 2/3 of a turn to engage the threads again. Pretty neat feature that I have not had on a clamp vise prior. Back when I was shopping I looked at the Grizzly offerings and I liked what I saw, just more money than I wanted to spend.
Rod, what is the dime trick? Have never used a power mortiser before. The chisels and augers appear to be really sharp out of the box. Should I still get one of those diamond cones and hone the chisels before use? Should I polish the exterior of the chisels, like we do for the backs of bench chisels? Cannot imagine using the sharpener that came with the machine. The tool has a tapered square tang for use with a hand brace and appears as though it would not produce a very fine edge.