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Thread: Screwless Vise: Worst Misnomer in the Business?

  1. 11-27-2010, 11:15 AM #1
    Paul Alciatore
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    Default Screwless Vise: Worst Misnomer in the Business?

    Am I right? I mean, am I right? They really do have screws. And the screws are used to tighten them, just like the screws in “normal” vises. So, why are they called “screwless”?

    If they were closed by a cam or a wedge, or some other mechanism; I could understand calling them screwless. But they are closed by a – wait for it – by a screw. Yes, A SCREW. A REAL SCREW that works like all other screws.

    So why?

    I know that these screws are somewhat hidden from view. All you can usually see is the head. But that counts. Doesn’t it? And even if it didn't count, the screw is still there and it still is the basis of the closing mechanism.

    Inquiring minds want to know. I want to know.
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  2. 11-27-2010, 01:45 PM #2
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    My God man, jingoism, and hyperbole have been the way of the world for ever! Have you let your alcohol supply dwindle? An ounce a day keeps the rationals away...
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  3. 11-27-2010, 01:50 PM #3
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    Default Alrighty then...

    Inquiring minds want to know
    I nominate you, Paul, to come up with a more accurate and worthy name.
    Then, I move that any future reference to said vice shall be referred to as such.

    You have thirty minutes....
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  4. 11-27-2010, 02:05 PM #4
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    A seedless watermelon has seeds - they're just little seeds.

    A screwless vise has a screw - it's just a little one and it can't propel the moveable jaw for its entire length of travel.

    I can live with that. . .
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  5. 11-27-2010, 02:19 PM #5
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    I think the word-phrase "Lead-screw-less" would be better. That way you can say it's got a screw but not a lead screw. A lead screw can push and pull, but the screw can only pull the jaws together.
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  6. 11-27-2010, 03:12 PM #6
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    Default How about a cordless screwdriver?

    I never saw one with a cord.
    What's up with that?
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  7. 11-27-2010, 03:14 PM #7
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    We should call them seedless vices because they have no seeds.
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  8. 11-27-2010, 03:38 PM #8
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    The correct name is grinding vice.
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  9. 11-27-2010, 04:15 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by MotorradMike
    I never saw one with a cord.
    What's up with that?

    My mind... is totally blown by this revelation.

    My god man do you know what this MEANS?!
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  10. 11-27-2010, 04:19 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by MotorradMike
    I never saw one with a cord.
    What's up with that?
    https://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DE...F90?Pid=search

    And now you have.
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