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The vise seems to be a weak spot on these. I've seen many missing part or all of the vise.
Mine came with a good size "tool makers" angle vise which works, but doesn't allow for any cuts except at 90 degrees. I've considered remaking a vise similar to the original, but like you way too many projects for that to move it from the To Do list to the Actually Do list.
I was kind of amused when I realized that the vise had been replaced, because it is a good size Taiwan made vise that is probably worth more than the $50 I paid for the whole saw.
Mine is an Excel branded saw, but it was made by Covel who also made them for Sears. With the motor mounted underneath, it really makes for a compact unit, quite a bit smaller than my HF 4x6" bandsaw.
Mine came with a good size "tool makers" angle vise which works, but doesn't allow for any cuts except at 90 degrees. I've considered remaking a vise similar to the original, but like you way too many projects for that to move it from the To Do list to the Actually Do list.
I was kind of amused when I realized that the vise had been replaced, because it is a good size Taiwan made vise that is probably worth more than the $50 I paid for the whole saw.
Mine is an Excel branded saw, but it was made by Covel who also made them for Sears. With the motor mounted underneath, it really makes for a compact unit, quite a bit smaller than my HF 4x6" bandsaw.