You Pro shop Gurus and bow Vises

Rack-attack · 06-22-2004, 02:23 PM

Point me towards the BEST Vise. I have two RS pieces of junk at my shop - I hate em...I mean HATE em.

I saw one somewhere that screwed into the stab threads - good or bad..??

How about the Apple - with the big yellow forks??

Help me.......I have the perfect pond across the street to put these RS vises to rest

Black Frog · 06-22-2004, 02:29 PM

Since you don't like the RS vice, the Apple vices are built like a tank. It will last you forever.

I personally don't care for the types that screw into the stab hole, too time consuming for "quickie" jobs that require a lot of in-and-out of the vice. And also you have to remove anything that is already in the stab hole. Like quick disconnects, slign mounts, etc...

hunter9022 · 06-22-2004, 03:31 PM

I love my apple vice! Right now i dont have a table, so its just sitting on my deep freezer. The thing has fallen off so many times i cant remember, but it still works great. I havnt had any problems whatsoever. The red one however, seemed to be weaker in the arms, and i had a couple people say that they would bend sometimes when pressing down. I say spend the money for the yellow one.

Sagittarius · 06-22-2004, 04:23 PM

RA,

The Erickson Vise seems to be well made and heavy duty.
Don't own one though so can't tell you from experience.
Here is a link to it.
It runs $52.99 + $4.50 shipping.
http://www.archerhunter.com/vindex.htm

Sagittarius · 06-22-2004, 04:31 PM

Here's one a guy at AT makes.
He sells them for $40.00 and they look pretty good, imo.

Sag.

ewolf · 06-22-2004, 05:30 PM

I like my apple, there is one problem with them. You cannot tighten it down, tight enough by hand. I always have to use a wrench. However, I use big bows by todays standards. Still the best I have found.

Bigpapascout · 06-22-2004, 05:38 PM

I have an apple vise
No reason for me to try any other brand since this one is bullet proof

Jeepnut · 06-23-2004, 06:30 AM

I bought a vice from the guy that Sag mentioned over on AT. His name is thunderhead, I believe. Seems to be very well built, although I've only had it for a couple months so I can't comment on it's long-term durability. But I don't anticipate any problems. Looks and works just like the Apple vice for a few $$ less.

JeffB · 06-23-2004, 06:40 AM

Like my Apple (yellow one)..had it since 1995 IIRC...hardly use it, but it seems solid and would last with a lot of use.

Rack-attack · 06-23-2004, 07:08 AM

Thanks guys

I will order up the Apple today.