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Bench vises have long been built around one assumption: the work stays put, and the maker adapts. AxiGlide inverts that. With full 360-degree rotation paired with a tilt base that moves from horizontal toward vertical, it creates a workspace where the object turns, angles, and aligns with far less interruption. The rhythm of making changes the moment you stop compensating for the tool.
AxiGlide offers free-spin motion for fluid handling, a 60-position indexed system for repeatable 6-degree steps, and a full-lock mode for rigid support during demanding tasks. The modular jaw system adds another layer of versatility, with options for flat, irregular, hard, and delicate surfaces. Starting at $398 for the Standard version and $449 for the Precision model, it positions itself as a serious upgrade for detail-heavy bench work where angle, access, and control define the outcome.
Mode selection is controlled by a three-position switch with spring-loaded detents, and a light flick is all it takes to move between behaviors. Free-spin mode lets the vise flow with your touch, the tilt base housing a precision-machined spindle that allows rotation without directional limits or angular constraints. This makes the AxiGlide a responsive rotary platform, ideal for drawing smooth curves, wrapping, winding, or any continuous motion that benefits from fluid rotation. Set it to a comfortable working incline, secure your workpiece, then rotate it freely back and forth to explore any angle. Whether you’re painting, carving, assembling, or simply inspecting details from different perspectives, the free mode gives uninterrupted access to every orientation.
When fully locked, AxiGlide transforms into a fixed vise system, creating a solid, single-position hold that delivers rock-solid stability for demanding tasks. The system can be oriented freely before locking, so you get a way to freeze any chosen angle. Whether it’s angled drilling, off-axis assembly, or precise carving, AxiGlide enables you to secure the workpiece at the position that best matches the task at hand, with uncompromising strength and confidence. VogueMech positions this as the mode for maximum rigidity when force or precision drilling comes into play. Lock the angle you need, apply force, and the vise holds without creep or shift.
Beneath the turntable sits a 60-position indexed disc, dividing the full rotation into precise 6-degree increments and engaging with a spring-loaded column. When the switch is set to the half-locked state, AxiGlide creates consistent tactile detents as you turn it. Each click corresponds to an exact angular step, delivering mechanical precision through touch rather than visual alignment. Precision becomes something you feel, especially in tasks that require repeating orientations, segmentation, symmetry, or mirrored alignment. The half-lock can also serve as a damping support for the turntable, making every adjustment feel controlled with no sudden drops, no jerky motion, and no repeating need to loosen or tighten locks the way ball joints demand.
The tilt axis is equipped with a preloaded brake that applies consistent pressure to the tilt shaft, providing smooth, controlled resistance throughout the tilt motion range. Together, the damping support on both axes makes AxiGlide a reliable third hand to hold something top-heavy while maintaining flexibility, positioned exactly where you need it so it stays there when your hand is off. No loosening, adjusting, and relocking; no interruptions in workflow. Just focus on the minutest details of your workpiece at any critical angle, especially when your hands are occupied with other tools. The tool becomes an extension of your movement rather than a step in the process.
The jaw system is modular and designed to expand the vise’s range across materials and project types. Standard equipment includes pin jaws that can be adjusted and reconfigured to better match the shape and needs of your workpiece. Pins come in three heights (10mm, 15mm, 20mm), each available in sets of eight, and you can place them where you need them for irregular or custom profiles. Add-on jaws are available separately and adapt to different materials and shapes: parallel jaws for flat surfaces, fractal jaws for irregular objects (a nod to MetMo’s influence in the space), aluminum material for hard metal parts, and PEEK panels for delicate parts. With a modular jaw system and possible future expandability, AxiGlide evolves with your projects, giving you one system that can serve jewelry work, hand engraving, circuit assembly, cloisonné painting, filing, model photography, and fine-detail finishing tasks.
The AxiGlide body is made from 6061 aluminum alloy, while key load-bearing and motion-critical components are made from 410 stainless steel. This combination balances structural strength, functional performance, weight, and manufacturing cost, ensuring the design is practical to manufacture and faithfully deliver in its intended form. The unit weighs 2,200g (4.9 lbs) and measures 150mm wide by 100mm deep at its base, rising to 135mm in height. AxiGlide is available in two versions: Standard and Precision. Both versions share the same material types, use scenarios, jaw options, core machining processes, and overall build quality. The differences come down to several specific upgrades according to VogueMech. The Standard comes in five color options: Gray, Blue, Red, Green, and Metal. The Precision edition is offered in DLC black and matte olive-gray, with additional mechanical refinements that enhance smoothness and tolerances.
The Standard edition starts at a discounted $239 for earlybird backers and includes the vise body, tilt turntable base, pin jaws with sets of 10mm, 15mm, and 20mm pins (eight of each). The Precision edition is priced at a discounted $279 and includes the same package plus a screw rod driver and upgraded internal components. Add-on accessories are available separately, including a screw rod driver for $12, parallel jaws in PEEK material for $24, parallel jaws in aluminum for $24, fractal jaws for $58, and PEEK teeth for fractal jaws at $36. Shipping costs vary by region: $28 for Japan, United States, European Union, United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Canada, and Australia; $45 for other countries and regions. Buyers only pay shipping when the AxiGlide vise is ready, allowing VogueMech to provide accurate rates based on location and selected package. Production begins in July 2026, with all orders expected to ship by September 2026.