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12. vises
They are the same vise. The difference is that the 1001 model has a swivel base. Do not know what the "A" stands for. Most people say bail on the swivel base. My Shars 4" vise came with a swivel base. I bought it on sale for under a $100. I don't use the vise with the base. I made a backing plate for the swivel base that fits the chucks on my lathe. I don't use it much but it has come in handy at times. I call it a rotary positioner. I use it like a rotary table. If you have a rotary table I would bail on the swivel base.
The lock down feature pushes with a downward force when tightening the jaws. This holds the work better.
They are the same vise. The difference is that the 1001 model has a swivel base. Do not know what the "A" stands for. Most people say bail on the swivel base. My Shars 4" vise came with a swivel base. I bought it on sale for under a $100. I don't use the vise with the base. I made a backing plate for the swivel base that fits the chucks on my lathe. I don't use it much but it has come in handy at times. I call it a rotary positioner. I use it like a rotary table. If you have a rotary table I would bail on the swivel base.
The lock down feature pushes with a downward force when tightening the jaws. This holds the work better.