DAWN   Drill Press Vices 

DAWN manufacture and market the most comprehensive range of vices, our 90 years experience in manufacturing vices have gone into design, accuracy, and gripping capacity. DAWN vices are unequalled for quality and value.

DAWN Machine (Drill Press) Vices - Super Grade - Unbreakable

These vices are made in Australia and are designed specifically for machine shop or tool room use and have accurately machined slide faces, case hardened replaceable steel serrated jaws, corrosion resistant screw and handle. The bottom of the base is also machined for stable mounting and slots are provided for holding down bolts.

Product Codes: 60219, 60220, 60221

DAWN Unigrip Drill Press Vices

The new Dawn Drill Press Vices are versatile and sturdy and features the quality you have come to expect from DAWN.

Applications: Specifically designed for drill stands, bench drills and drill presses. Compact and low profile design makes them suitable for a multitude of metal working and woodworking applications.

Manufactured from graded cast iron for reliability

Precision ground base and vice bed enables smooth lateral movement of the jaw.

The fixed vice jaw comes with 3 longitudinal and 1 transversal prism which allows firm gripping of round objects both horizontally and vertically.

A special seat in the jaws facilitates clamping of fl at work pieces.

Spindle (screw) moves inside the hollow hand grip which allows the vice to be tightened at any position on the table thus increasing the application of the vice. Elongated clamping slots enable rapid adjustment of the vice on the work table which saves time.

Product Codes: 61560, 61561, 61562

DAWN Unigrip 3 Way Drill Press Vices

End Face

These vices provide 3 mounting options via 2 additional contact surfaces machined at right angles, allowing the vice to be used on the end face and side in addition to the base.

Product Codes: 61565

Dawn / Carver Machine Vices (Edge Grip Clamps)

Heavy duty vices enable the full length of machine bed to be used. Operates in two planes: horizontal-jaws tighten on work, vertical-jaw brings work firmly down onto machine table. Low-profile gives maximum cutter access. Rotatable fixing bosses allow 3600 movement for accurate alignment. Easily adjusted with two hex keys. Ideal for milling, planing and grinding operations that can’t be handled by ordinary machine vices.

Product Codes: 301150, 301153

   BENCH VICES

Generally bench vices come as an offset or straight vice. These bench vices are either cast steel or fabricated steel vices so strength for hammering, etc can be handled easily. The price definitely dictates the quality of bench vices. Our preferred bench vice to recommend is “RECORD” or “DAWN” bench vices, both well known for serious work, and will last many years of hard work. Bench vices are usually abused in almost all workshops.

Cheaper bench vices are still avail. in popular brands.

Pipe vices have a toggle chain to clamp up pipe in the vice.

DAWN manufacture and market the most comprehensive range of vices, our 90 years experience in manufacturing vices have gone into design, accuracy, and gripping capacity. DAWN vices are unequalled for quality and value.

DAWN Engineers' Vices - Cast

Standard

Our most commonly used vices for workshops and garages.

High strength cast iron body and slide produced by an automated foundry ensuring good quality control.  Body and slide accurately machined for perfect mating and smooth operation.

Nut is housed in the body and gives long service without wear.  Nut is detachable and can be replaced.

Corrosion resistant heavy duty screw and handle.  Head of screw and knobs on handle are forged – won’t shear off.  Fine pitched Acme thread ensures long life and positive action.

Case hardened steel jaws, serrated to provide good grip, removable and replaceable – thus extends life of vice.

Deflector keeps filings away from moving parts – thus reducing wear.

Vertical Notch to hold non flat objects.

Product Codes: 60151, 60152, 60153, 60154, 60155, 60156, 60157

DAWN Engineers' With Swivel Base

With Swivel Base

Where an operation needs to be approached from several different directions, the robust swivel base enables the vice to be smoothly rotated through 360 degrees, so the work need not be removed from the vice and relocated. Two holding down screws lock the vice firmly in any position. The swivel base assembly can be purchased separately to suit any size of Engineers’ vice.

Product Codes:

Vices complete with swivel bases

60163, 60165, 60166, 60167

Swivel bases available separately

65193, 65194, 65195, 65196

DAWN Engineers' Super Grade Heavy Duty Vices - Unbreakable

Super Grade Vice – Unbreakable

Super grade vices are the strongest in the range of vices we manufacture. It gives positive grip without springing. The vice body and slide are made from spheroidal graphite (S.G.) or ductile iron. This material is similar to cast steel in tensile strength and yet supremely rigid; ideal for heavy-duty applications such as chipping, hammering, automotive and truck servicing. Super grade vices are GUARANTEED AGAINST BREAKAGE. Finish – Light Hammertone Green

Product Codes: 60189, 60190, 60191

DAWN Engineers' Offset Vices - Cast

The Dawn Cast Engineers’ Offset Vices have all the features and benefits of our Standard Vice. In addition, the Offset feature provides the facility for holding long vertical work with the full width of the jaws without obstruction from the main body of the vice. They are available in both Standard Cast Iron or Super Grade Ductile Iron which are GUARANTEED AGAINST BREAKAGE. The Super Grade Offset Vices are the jewel in the crown of vices produced by Dawn. They provide positive grip without springing and are ideal for heavy-duty applications. This world class vice which is unique to Dawn is simply the best vice a tradesman can own. Buy this vice and in 20 years you will still have the best vice, plus years of reliable service. This is truly a long lasting grand Australian made vice which you can leave for your children and grandchildren.

Product Codes: 60178, 60180, 60181, 60195, 60196, 60197

DAWN Fabricated Engineers' Vices

Offset

These vices are designed for all heavy-duty work and are manufactured from heavy steel plate. Long life is assured with case hardened replaceable steel jaws, replaceable nut, corrosion resistant screw and handle. Precision machined bearing surface ensures smooth operation. Fabricated vices are available in Standard Engineer’s or Offset Standard or Offset - Left Hand design.

This new left handed offset vice enables the entire workbench to be utilized. It allows the user to operate from the other corners of a workbench while utilizing the major advantage of an offset vice, namely the ability to hold long vertical work with the full width of the jaws without obstruction from the main body of the vice.

Product Codes: 60205, 60206, 60207, 60208, 60212, 60212-L, 60213, 60214, 60214-L, 60215

DAWN Stainless Steel Fabricated Engineers' Vices

Standard

Marine Grade 316

Designed for all heavy duty work in marine, chemical and specialist environments.

Manufactured from Marine Grade 316, non magnetic stainless steel which is corrosion resistant

Comes as Standard or with ‘Offset advantage’ which allows the user to work on long vertical sections with the full width of the jaws without obstruction from the main body of the vice.

Replaceable case hardened jaws, with a ‘V’ notch to hold round objects.

Precision machined bearing surface for smooth operation.  Also available in Left Hand Offset to enable use of all corners of the workbench or to suit left handed operators

Product Codes: 60205-SS, 60207-SS, 60212-SS, 60214-SS

DAWN Fabricated Engineers' Vices - I Range

Standard

Manufactured from heavy steel plate, case hardened replaceable steel jaws, replaceable nut, corrosion resistant screw and handle, precision machined bearing surface. Available in standard or offset design. Quality fabricated vices at an affordable price suitable for the price conscious trade users and serious DIY.

Product Codes: 60305, 60306, 60307, 60308, 60318, 60319, 60320, 60321