Wilton CS8 11698 Cross Slide Vise, 8 Inch Jaws
The Wilton CS8 11698 positions a clamped workpiece on two cross-slide axes. Its 8 inch jaw width and opening suit the workholding comparison, while slide travel and assembled height remain separate checks for the drill press setup.
Specifications and included details
- CS8 model 11698 with 8 inch jaw width and 8 inch maximum opening.
- Listed jaw depth is 2 inches.
- Two-axis cross-slide design with cast iron adjustment knobs.
- Hardened V-grooved jaws and fine-grain cast iron construction.
- Base with five bolt lugs; adjustment increments are listed as 0.1 mm.
Before ordering
Confirm axis travel, mounting-lug spacing and total height against the table, workpiece and tooling. A 0.1 mm adjustment increment does not establish finished-hole accuracy or repeatability. Verify the actual workpiece seating and mounting hardware; hardware is not itemized as included.
Product questions and answers
Does the CS8 have 8 inches of slide travel on each axis?
That is not specified. Eight inches describes the jaw width and maximum opening. Confirm travel on each slide separately.
Is 0.1 mm the guaranteed machining accuracy?
No. It is a listed adjustment increment, not a measured accuracy for the vise, machine or finished part.
Is the 2 inch jaw depth another name for maximum opening?
No. The listed jaw depth is 2 inches and opening is 8 inches. They describe different parts of the clamping geometry.
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