Non-Racking Front Vice (Vise)
The HNT Gordon Front Vice is a non-racking woodworking bench vise designed to hold stock square and tight, even when clamping at the far edge of the jaw. Smooth in action and precise in use, it delivers secure holding with very little pressure from the handle.
Its finely milled aluminium shaft runs in hard-wearing nylon bushings for smooth travel and long-term reliability. The hidden thread sits within a self-cleaning shaft, protecting the moving parts from dust and shavings and helping ensure effortless performance over time.
Developed and tested in full workshop conditions over five years, the HNT Gordon Front Vice proved highly efficient in day-to-day use. With no racking to fight against, there is less need for constant readjustment and no need for excessive tightening.
It arrives complete and ready for installation, with simple mounting that requires little to no modification to most benches. Precision machined from brass and aluminium, then hand assembled and tested in-house, it is a beautifully made and dependable addition to any serious woodworking bench.
Why choose the HNT Gordon Front Vice?
- Non-racking mechanical action for square, even clamping
- Smooth operation with very little handle effort
- Hidden self-cleaning thread to protect moving parts
- Precision made from brass and aluminium
- Easy installation with little to no bench modification
- Proven in full workshop use over five years of testing
Specifications
- Jaw size: 160mm x 230mm
- Opening capacity: 150mm
- Weight: 8kg
- Thread: 6 TPI ACME
- Jaw liner: supplied with oversized cork/rubber liner for trimming to fit
- Dog hole option: available with two dog holes drilled 40mm from each end
- If you need a larger jaw, see our Wide Jaw Front Vice
Optional note:
If you would prefer custom dog hole spacing, please contact us before ordering. Dog holes added after delivery should not exceed 1/2", as larger holes may compromise the jaw and void the warranty.
A unique design feature of our woodworking bench vice is the hidden thread in a self-cleaning shaft. This self-cleaning system means that no dust or shavings can enter the thread or bearing surfaces, meaning no wear can take place over a long period of time. The video below shows this in action:
International Stockists:
United StatesExcellent Vice
After 5 years of hard use this vice still looks great and doesn’t rack one bit.
HNT Gordon & Co.
Thanks for the kind review Sam! We agree, these vices look fabulous from day one. Terry has a Pattern Maker's Vice on his workbench that has racked up more than 6000 "non-racking" hours and it's still going strong! Happy Woodworking!
Built like a German tank
I love this vice. Easy to fit. Works perfectly. The only downside is that this vice is so freaking good it put my old bench to shame. Now I'm in the process of building a new hard wood bench
AustraliaNice bit of kit!
This Vice not only looks great but it works a treat. Add the cork & rubber liner & you need very little clamping force to hold softer timbers. No need for packing to limit racking like my sloppy old vice.. Not cheap but no regrets.
AustraliaEasy to fit
It was east to fit following the video instructions. So far it's living up to very high expectations.
AustraliaBench vice
We use HNT bench vices in our school, eight of them (for the past 4 years), and newly my personal vice, they are intuitive, require no gimmicks to use, and are nigh on indestructible. What’s not to like.