Chick vise

[Bill005]

Hello, I just bought a used Chick Qwik-Lok vise. It looks good, but it didn't come with the handle. I know you can just use an allen key to operate it but I haven't been able to find any info on what size of allen key I need. If someone can let me know that would be much appreciated.
Thanks

[Donkey Hotey]

Chick makes vise handles that look just like conventional handles, except they have a hex on the end. What size and series is this vise (they can be different)? What size allen key are you using?

[tobyaxis]

Hello, I just bought a used Chick Qwik-Lok vise. It looks good, but it didn't come with the handle. I know you can just use an allen key to operate it but I haven't been able to find any info on what size of allen key I need. If someone can let me know that would be much appreciated.
Thanks

You can either call Chick to get the handle from them, or get the size of the Hex. On the other hand measuring across the flats can help too. Then just use the appropriate Allen Key or Socket Head.

[Bill005]

Chick makes vise handles that look just like conventional handles, except they have a hex on the end. What size and series is this vise (they can be different)? What size allen key are you using?

It is a 6", but I am not sure on the exact model it doesn' say on it

[Donkey Hotey]

Do the jaws use pins to hold them down or do they have a ball-lock system where they just snap into place? If they snap down, it's the newest, System 5 series.

If it does use pins to hold the jaws, are the jaws totally flat on the bottom or do they have a raised portion that fits into a slot (about 50 mm wide) on the base? If the moving jaws are totally flat on the bottom, you have the M-series. If they have the slightly raised boss on the bottom-center of the moving jaws you have the even earlier Bi-Lock vise.

As already mentioned: Chick does sell those handles. Post up which one you have or measure the diameter of the hex. I think I bought one as a spare a few years ago and it didn't fit my vises. It might be the one that fits yours.

[Bill005]

Thanks for all the info. I just test a couple of allen keys I borrowed and found that a 17mm fits nice. I am new to these vises, so thanks again for the info. I am sure I will have more questions!!