Peak Vise

[Superdave336]

Well I finally decided to buy a new vise. After lots of thought I ended up getting a Peak Vise. I think I will be happy with it. I had been tying on an AA vise and it was working but seems lately the hooks are falling out more and more. I can’t wait to use it and see what rotary can do for me.

 

[Hawnjigs]

Without rotary function there's a blind side for material placement and wrap sealing.

I'd advise newbies to skip the beginner level fixed vices. A quality rotary vise should last a lifetime.

 

[hookup]

I'd advise newbies to skip the beginner level fixed vices

Some of my first jigs were tied with a small vice grips in a vice. Then moved onto a hook sharpener with jaws to hold the hook. Got a $20 Chinese vice from Barlows and I though that was nirvana. Then finally got an Anvil Apex.

Most newb's are still like me, tying for a hobby.

I agree with you if a newb wants to start tying commercially, but as a hobby, I believe that anything that works is the way to start

 

[Superdave336]

I was quite happy with the AA vise I started with. Actually if it was holding the hooks better I probably would keep using it. It does all I need and I’m not really trying for show quality jigs or selling any. It was great for a starter vise, cheap and let me learn. But..... I enjoy tying and feel now is the right time to upgrade. Knock on wood, this new Peak should last me a lifetime.

 

[hookup]

Knock on wood, this new Peak should last me a lifetime.

It should.  I've tied on them before and would luv to have one if I tied more.

Enjoy the new vice and post pix of the end product

 

[duffy]

Congrats on the new tool I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Did you happen to contact AA about new jaws or parts? Thought they had a lifetime warrantee.

 

[Superdave336]

No I did not. I will check into that though. Really it gave me a justifiable excuse to my wife for getting the Peak.

 

[hookup]

it gave me a justifiable excuse to my wife

I've learned along time ago that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission

 

[Superdave336]

Yeah I had already mentioned it as a possible Christmas present and when I told her I already bought it she was upset but then I told her about problems with current vise. I’m sure I can give her other ideas for presents....lol.

 

[Jig Man]

Sure like mine.

 

[sstansb]

Hi guys, I'm a probie to this webpage and forum. Found out about through a smalljaw video, Thank You sir for your contributions. I to was in the mkt for a rotary vise as I've been pouring my own jigs and blending and making dubbing brushes. After a lot of deliberation I retired my Dynaking Kingfisher to different uses and got a Peak vise with pedestal base and brass knobs and the extra jaws. I'm really satisfied and moved it to a clamping holder from the pedestal saving that for portable usage. Just my 2 pennies--

 

[hookup]

Welcome to the addiction ...

 

[Jig Man]

yep...