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.

Accessories available for purchase:

Tilting vice jaws are available for holding odd-shaped stock like chair legs and musical instrument parts. The tilting jaw fits into a ½” hole bored into the work-bench. You can find information on these here.

The bench dogs to fit the holes on this vice can be ordered here.

How to Mount your HNT Gordon bench vice:

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:

Non-Racking Front Vice (Vise)

Dog Hole Options