VEVOR RG1510 Portable Pipe Vise: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR RG1510 is a portable pipe vise that holds a pipe steady while you cut, thread or clamp it. VEVOR describes it as combining the grip of a chain vise with the convenience of a pipe wrench. It weighs just 2.62 lb (1.19 kg), so it can go where a bench vise can't.

What a pipe vise does

Cutting or threading a pipe needs the pipe held firmly, or it turns and slips. Bench vises and chain vises do this, but they are heavy and usually fixed to a bench or stand. A portable vise grips the pipe directly in the place where the job is, such as under a sink or in a crawlspace.

Self-adjusting serrated jaws

The jaws are serrated and self-adjusting. VEVOR says they grip the pipe firmly and prevent slipping or rotating. Self-adjusting here means the jaws find the pipe's size as the handle closes, instead of needing a separate set of chain links or a manual setting. The listing states a range of 1/8 inch to 1-1/2 inches (about 3 mm to 38 mm).

Pipe materials

VEVOR lists copper, PVC, steel and aluminum pipe. Serrated jaws bite into the surface, so softer pipes such as copper or plastic can be marked under heavy clamping force. Use only as much pressure as needed, and check how a test piece responds if appearance matters.

Aluminum body and carrying

The body is high-strength aluminum alloy. That keeps weight down, and VEVOR says it slips into a backpack or toolbox. The vise measures 10.6 x 4.5 x 4.7 inches (about 27 x 11 x 12 cm), and the brand lists rooftops, crawlspaces, basements and outdoor job sites as places it suits.

Base and handle

VEVOR describes a thickened base and a non-slip foot pad, which help the vise stay put when torque is applied with one hand. An easy-open handle is meant to make repeated use less tiring. Always follow the manual on how and where to position the vise, and keep hands clear of the jaws and the tool.

Who it suits

It suits plumbers and DIYers doing repairs on site: cutting water lines under a sink, threading pipe on a roof, or working on a ladder. Anyone who does heavy, repeated threading in a workshop may prefer a bench-mounted vise.

What to check before you buy

• Pipe size: confirm your pipes fall between 1/8 and 1-1/2 inches in outside diameter.
• Pipe material: check how serrated jaws could mark your pipe, especially thin-walled or finished pipe.
• Job type: it is described for cutting, threading and clamping; read the manual for the force it can take.
• Support: long pipes may need extra support at the free end.
• Gas lines: gas work should follow local codes and be done by a qualified person.
• Upkeep: check the manual on cleaning the jaws and moving parts.

The short version

• A portable pipe vise, model RG1510, for pipes from 1/8 to 1-1/2 inches.
• Self-adjusting serrated jaws for copper, PVC, steel and aluminum pipe.
• Aluminum alloy body, 2.62 lb, with a thickened base and non-slip foot pad.
• Made for on-site plumbing repair, cutting, threading and clamping.

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