Pin vice problems

Count Zappa · Post by **Count Zappa** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:15 pm

So, I went to use my GW pin vice with the tiny drill bit that came with the package.

It's too small -- the pin vice can't hold it. Yeah, that's right... a two-sided GW pin vice that comes with a bit it can't hold.

Anyone know of a better pin vice that actually holds tiny bits?

How's the one Heresy sells?

Ewan · Post by **Ewan** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 10:18 pm

What is a two sided pin vice?
I take it is the one with the "thing"- (technichal term) you take out and turn around for smaller bits? Never had that problem when I was using them (even the small drill bit provided in the GW pack)

Munkey · Post by **Munkey** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:03 pm

You might have a faulty one, I think mine was GW (can't remember 100%) and i've never had a problem.

If you're after another one past experience suggests they are probably cheaper and exactly the same purchased from elsewhere though.

Count Zappa · Post by **Count Zappa** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:59 pm

Yeah, it's the two-sided one.

And I thought it was just me, but then I went to the downtown GW store today and asked one of the staffers about it.

He got his pin vice out of his paint box and tried the same drill bit.

He had the same problem.

Evil Git · Post by **Evil Git** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:47 am

yeah i had this problem for a while, until i found the other holder that is mysteriously hidden in the barrel (the upper part of it).

hope this helps a little (unless you found that bit and then this advice is useless)