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Shop Fox D3227 adjustable 4-inch framing vise

Black cast-iron vise with two handles, shown without frame pieces.
Black cast-iron vise with two handles, shown without frame pieces.

What this tool is for

The D3227 supports one frame joint while you glue or fasten it. Choose it when you need to rotate or tilt the corner to reach the joint rather than surround the whole frame with a band.

Check the profile at the jaws and plan support for long rails. A correctly seated corner can still pull away if a long piece is unsupported beyond the vise.

Specifications

Brand
Shop Fox
Tool type
Single-corner vise
Model
D3227
Operation
Holds one mitered frame corner
Listed capacity
4 in
Construction
Cast iron
Positioning
Rotation, tilt and level adjustments
Amazon.com reference
B00012X50Y

Fit and buying advice

Use the 4-inch capacity to assess the workpiece in the vise, separately from overall frame size.

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Documentation

Questions about this tool

Will this press all four corners at the same time?

Choose a perimeter clamp for that workflow. The vise gives you access to one corner.

What is the advantage of an adjustable angle at the base?

Use the tilt and rotation to reach the joint while keeping the pieces positioned in the jaws.

What should I dry-fit if the molding has a raised face?

Check where the jaws meet the profile and whether the two miter faces still close when the pieces are supported.

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