Tooltos 5-Inch Ball Vise | 360-Degree Swivel Jewelry Engraving Stone Setting
- 97 in stock
Description
Key Selling Points
- 360-Degree Swivel with Adjustable Resistance — Internal brake adjusts from free-spinning to fully locked.
- Double Ball Bearing System — Smooth, consistent rotation for daily precision work.
- Self-Centering Jaw System — Centers rings, pendants and jewelry pieces accurately.
- Adjustable Jaw Distance — Supports workpieces up to 98mm jaw opening.
- 10.2kg Solid Galvanized Steel Construction — Stable and vibration-resistant.
- 5-Inch 130mm Ball Diameter — Low-profile design for microscope and bench work.
- 64mm Jaw Width, 38mm Jaw Height — For rings, pendants, bracelets and jewelry-scale workpieces.
About This Ball Vise
The Tooltos 5-Inch Ball Vise is a professional jewelry workholding tool for jewelers, engravers and stone setters. The 360-degree swivel with adjustable brake lets you position and lock a piece at any angle. The double ball bearing system provides smooth rotation, the self-centering jaws hold jewelry accurately, and the 10.2kg galvanized steel base resists movement under tool pressure.
How It Compares
| Feature | 5-Inch Ball Vise | Standard Bench Vise |
| Rotation | 360-degree swivel, adjustable resistance | Fixed or limited tilt |
| Workholding | Self-centering jaws, up to 98mm | Fixed jaws |
| Microscope compatible | Yes, low profile design | No |
| Stability | 10.2kg base, vibration resistant | Bench-mounted |
Best For / Not For
Best for stone setting, jewelry engraving, microscope-assisted work, rings, pendants, bracelets and precision jewelry workholding. Not intended for heavy industrial machining, workpieces exceeding the 98mm jaw opening, or applications requiring a fixed bench vise.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Solid galvanized steel |
| Ball Diameter | 5 in / 130mm |
| Jaw Width / Height | 64mm / 38mm |
| Max Jaw Opening | 98mm / 3.9 in |
| Rotation | 360 degrees with adjustable resistance brake |
| Bearing System | Double ball bearing |
| Weight | 10.2kg / 22.5 lb |
Pro Tips
- Set swivel resistance to medium tension when engraving.
- Use jaw plates to protect delicate workpiece surfaces.
- Align the ball center with your microscope focal point to minimize refocusing.
- Apply a small amount of machine oil to the bearing mechanism periodically.
- Lock the swivel fully between stones during setting work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the rotational resistance be fully locked?
Yes. The internal swivel brake adjusts from free-spinning to fully locked.
Is this suitable for microscope engraving?
Yes. The low-profile design and 360-degree swivel suit microscope-assisted engraving and stone setting.
What is the maximum jaw opening?
98mm / 3.9 in.
Can additional fixtures be attached?
Yes. The adjustable jaw system supports various fixture attachments.
Does the self-centering jaw work for odd-shaped pieces?
It works best for symmetrical pieces. Use fixture attachments for irregular shapes.
What's Included
- 1 x Tooltos 5-inch ball vise
- 1 x Plastic accessory box
- 3 x Black ring accessories
- 2 x Hexagonal wrenches
- 2 x Upper jaw plates
- 6 x Screws
- 1 x Service manual
Support
Questions about jaw compatibility, fixture attachments, or order status? Contact the Tooltos team at sales@tooltos.com. We respond within 24 hours on business days.
