A cross slide vise offers a stable, solid platform for precise centering and exact drilling - a perfect tool to transfer a standard drill press into a top-quality milling machine.

A cross slide vice is able to provide precise and quick positioning on the Y and X axes – the result of this is that once mounted to a suitable drill press it delivers the comparable positioning and movements (cross travel and lateral) seen with a milling machine. On certain models, the vise / base splits – thus allowing use as a standard drill press vise.

Vise accessories of this nature; come constructed in a heavy-duty cast iron, with dependable handle in cast aluminum to mount in an instant to most drill press tables via multiple securing lugs. Cross sliding vises result in a perfect design to offer two-axis accurate adjustment for positioning bits in the ideal placement - ideal for a multitude of projects.

Common features to a cross slide drill press vise include variable shims for ease in adjusting, with clamping threads, gradients at 0.001-inch increments for ease in movement, and the adjustable crank-handles on the vise drop down out of reach for safety.

Typical dimensions to a cross sliding vise can measure – Jaw depth 1¼-inch – Cross travel 3½-inch – Jaw width 4 to 6-inch – Longitudinal travel 5½-inch – and Total height 4¾-inch.

Vise machine extras of this type vary in price quite considerably, with a basic unit costing in the region of $39.99, while a professional grade tool can retail for up to $379.99 or more. Although, vises at a relatively low-cost, do tend to come at a more compact size and limited in relation to fine-tuning options.