🔧 Elevate Your Workshop Game with RIDGID's F-60 Vise!
Product Description Constructed for maximum strength and reliability, the RIDGID 66997 6-Inch Forged Vise has a sleek, rugged design that out performs the bulky cast-iron competition. The bench vise has a patented parallel jaw alignment system that delivers precise clamping action as well as longer service life. Built to last, it's constructed of drop-forged steel for superior durability and has a sturdy, forged steel swivel base with dual draw-down bolts.The steel handle features rubber anti-pinch rings and a high performance, rolled double lead Acme screw. Designed for optimal tool performance, the work bench vise has surface hardened slides for smooth, precise operation. Additional features include standard fixed pipe jaws and a large, hardened anvil.RIDGID covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool.Since 1923, RIDGID has remained the symbol of certainty to dedicated professionals of the expert trades. Every tool that bears the RIDGID brand is engineered to the same high standards of quality, strength and endurance, as was that first heavy-duty pipe wrench more than 80 years ago. From the Manufacturer Since 1923, Ridgid has remained the symbol of certainty to dedicated professionals of the expert trades. Every tool that bears the Ridgid brand is engineered to the same high standards of quality, strength, and endurance, as was that first heavy-duty pipe wrench more than 80 years ago. Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. Having the right tool for the job at hand is important. The Ridgid 66997 F-60 6-inch Forged F-Series Vise is constructed of 75,000 psi tensile strength forged steel. The sleek, rugged vise out performs the bulky cast-iron competition. It features a patented parallel jaw alignment system that gives the F-Series precise clamping action, as well as longer service life. The steel handle has rubber anti-pinch rings and a rolled double lead Acme screw. The large, hardened anvil has standard fixed pipe jaws. The Ridgid 66992 66997 F-60 6-inch Forged F-Series Vise is sold one item per package.
| Material | steel, Alloy Steel |
| Brand | RIDGID |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 19.38 x 8.18 x 9.79 inches |
| Color | Silver, Blue |
| Style | Modern |
| Item Weight | 58.4 Pounds |
| UPC | 095691669971 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00095691669971 |
| Manufacturer | Ridgid Tool Company |
| Part Number | 66997 |
| Item Weight | 58.4 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 19.38 x 8.18 x 9.79 inches |
| Item model number | F-60 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 6-inch |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Measurement System | Inch |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. |
T**T
Very nice and heavy duty
It is my first vise. I tend to believe that you get what you pay for so I spent way more than I probably should have for as little as I will use a vise. But I wanted to only make the purchase once and not have to worry about it again. This is a beast of a vise. Very nice and heavy duty. Looks great and works great so far. I do with the tabs coming off the base with the bolt holes to mount the vise were a little thicker. I haven't had an issuu and don't think I will. But they are a little thin considering how beefy everything else is on this vise. Don't feel it is enough to reduce stars on the review. That will change of course if I have issues with a tab breaking in the future. Until then, this is a great vise that my kids will probably inherit when I die.
J**M
Time for quality
Looking to replace my weak, worn out vise I turned to Amazon.com. I had a dollar range in mind. I focused on the vises within this price range. Basically, I was gonna get what I always got, something that was good enough.Then this one showed up, well above my price range. Hmmm, this'll be my third vise, add them together and this price is what I've spent over the years. Maybe for the price it'll be my last vise, and a better vise altogether.I ordered, it came to my door. I took it to the workshop, opened the box, yup, it's a vise.I mounted it to the bench and the first thing I noticed was the 4" longer handle, more leverage. Then I noticed when turning the handle there was almost no slop, the jaw responed immediatly. (nothing major, it just said quailty to me.)My old one when you grabbed the movable jaw would flop around, the new one, barely any flop at all.My old one, the jaws didn't line up much at all. The new one, jaws line up near perfect.The old one, if I clamped something to one side of the jaws and tightened, I could see the jaw flex under load.The new one, solid clamping no matter where the clamping force is.I know it's just a vise, but it speaks quality and long life. I spend much of my free time fabricating metal and this, although just a vise, is something I go to multiple times a day, might as well walk up to a quality vise and clamp with confidence, as this one is.Jim
B**Y
Worse than Harbor Freight
OH MY GOD! I installed one of these today and couldn't believe it had the Ridgid name on it. I'm not sure if the new guy at the factory made this one or if they are all as bad as the one I installed, but the quality control is worse than Harbor Freight. The jaws were covered with the same blue enamel as the rest of the vise, so anything you clamp will probably slip out if you put a twisting force on it. The hammering surface was convex but it should be flat. The welds were horrendous and didn't even go all the way to the back corners of the vise, and the mounting holes are about 1/4" deep, so the base will probably crack at some point. At least it still has the lifetime warranty though, so I guess if it breaks they'll just send you another one. This vise is sure to tarnish the Ridgid name. I never thought I'd say this, but save yourself $300 and go to Harbor Freight for a better quality product.
C**V
Really not sure of an appropriate rating..
I received the vice a few hours ago in a badly damaged box left by FedEx. The box was ripped in several places and wet. The package had been resealed in plastic and even that was ripped.So I took photos of the box and opened the package. The vice had all parts except the indicated allen key. It looks refurbished rather than new. Several abrasions on the paint that look like they are quite old. Severely stained with what looks like wood glue. There is rust in several places although not worse than may be expected from a package that remained wet and neglected for several months.I had a good look at the functional aspects and the vice appears sound. It looks like the handle is brand new. The jaws line up.Not sure what to do about this. Suggestions would be welcome. It weighs 50lbs plus.
J**N
Handle must have been lost in shipping
the vise seems like it would work fine, but the handle didn't make it thru shipping, or was shipped without a handle?! The packaging was torn in several places, probably because the vise was thinly veiled in cardboard. So, its heavy and it looks well made.
M**G
Four Stars
Great vise but the rubber handle stops are pathetic.
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