You Pro shop Gurus and bow Vises
#1
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: East Yapank NY USA
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
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

#2
Fork Horn
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Kenosha, Wi USA
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...
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...
#3
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.
#4
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
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
#6
Joined: Mar 2004
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From:
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.
#8
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
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.


