At Lidl Ireland this week: Powerfix Bench Vice (the poor mans Panavise) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: BillyD
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 10:28:09 am
content: Just notices these at Lidl from Thursday 29-May-2014 for €7.99:http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/SID-F1FE5FA1-0AB7E58E/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=6978It's a tilting/swivelling vice with detachable rubber pads on the jaws. They have 2 types; one with a suction type base and one which clamps to a bench.I think this is where I got mine a couple of years ago, and apart from a temperature controlled solder station I'd say it was one of the greatest boosts to my soldering activities. Good value for the hobbyist.

author: gmb42
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 10:45:10 am
content: Apparently available in the UK as well from Monday. Looks handy.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 10:47:36 am
content: I have one, they are rather handy. The suction base sucks, though.The jaws on mine are grooved, which is great for holding boards, and exceedingly heat resistant.

author: 128er
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 10:59:31 am
content: Also in germany, for 9,99€. Have to go to LIDL

author: BillyD
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 11:14:37 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on May 30, 2014, 10:47:36 amYes that's true, the suction base certainly is rubbish, I've never been able to make it stick to anything. But when holding small boards/parts/etc, its own weight is usually enough to keep it stable.

author: rob77
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 11:27:15 am
content: also in Slovakia : 9,99Eur . thanks for the post - otherwise i would miss it. but i'll definitely go for the one with the clamp, not the one with the suction base.

author: Thilo78
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 11:32:13 am
content: Yes, currently available in Germany, too.EUR 9.99Think I have to go there today

author: bookaboo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 11:48:08 am
content: Thanks for the info

author: rob77
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 12:15:14 pm
content: btw.. it's funny to see that here in the poor Slovakia the price is like in Germany ( 9.99Eur) but in Ireland it's only 7.99

author: 128er
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 12:17:27 pm
content: Was in two branches - nothing there. Have to find another branch

author: Towger
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 12:20:27 pm
content: Quote from: rob77 on May 30, 2014, 12:15:14 pmThat not how items are normally priced in Ireland when compared to other EU countries.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 12:58:30 pm
content: Holland calling: € 8.99 here.

author: XpsikotiX
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 02:17:50 pm
content: yeah... in Italy is 10.99 € . at leroy merlin you will find a hole lot more models at half price or less... probably in other hardware stores also...

author: 128er
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 04:12:03 pm
content: After i went to two LIDL stores, i have looked a little bit closer on their website. They say it's only available in the online store... mhhh

author: rob77
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2014, 04:43:42 pm
content: Got mine !i wanted the one with the clamp, but they got only the one with suction base. never mind - i'll remove the suction rubber and the lever and use it without clamping to the table. i like the two perpendicular V grooves on the jaws - makes it ideal for holding boards. and it comes with rubber/plastic covers for the jaws - ideal for clamping softer materials.and last but not least... it doesn't weight 10 kilos as the cast iron ones of the same size

author: Andrea :)
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2014, 06:21:46 pm
content: Got mine todayit is not bad for 10€ the only bad thing is the suction base but it is not a big problem

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2014, 09:43:16 pm
content: Hmm, I'll probably be doing some shopping tomorrow, so I'll check if it's available in Poland too. I could really use a small vise.