BE1162 Extreme-Duty Vise

BE1162Extreme-Duty ViseInstructionsTech Support: (360) 676-3299 Email: service@bullets.com Web: www.bullets.comNot Included: Optional magazine holder, faceplate.IntroductionThe Model BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise is designed to be the ultimate vise for all of your gun cleaning,gunsmithing adjustment, and wood carving needs. Weighing a hefty 101 2 lbs., this vise features a castiron base with four mounting holes for rock-solid stability. The vise has a large lock handle that can berepositioned for maximum versatility. It also features a tilt adjustment using cast detents that lock every 30 ,a dovetail mount for securing firearms using optional magazine holders, and optional faceplates for carvingprojects.COPYRIGHT JULY, 2015 BY BULLETS.COMWARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUTTHE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BULLETS.COMPHONE: (800) 235-0272 EMAIL: SERVICE@BULLETS.COM #BL17538 PRINTED IN TAIWAN V1.07.15

IdentificationAssembly1.AInstall dovetail mount with two pre-installed#10-32 x 1 2" flat head cap screws, as shownin Figure 3.BDovetailMountECFlat HeadCap ScrewsDFigure 1. BE1162 identification.A.B.C.D.E.Dovetail MountLock KnobsDovetail Mount ShaftLock HandleBaseFigure 3. Dovetail mount installed.2.InventoryPlace M5-.8, 7 x 9 shoulder screw withconical washer into end of lock handle (seeFigure 4).DescriptionQtyA. Vise Body. 1—Dovetail Mount Shaft. 1—Flat Head Cap Screws #10-32 x 1 2". 2—Adjustable Hub. 1—Flat Washer 12mm. 1B. Dovetail Mount. 1—Lock Knobs M6-1. 2C. Lock Handle. 1D. Conical Spring. 1E. Shoulder Screw M5-.8, 7 x 9. 1ShoulderScrewConicalSpringFigure 4. Installing shoulder bolt and conicalwasher into lock handle.3.ABSlide handle onto adjustable hub and tightenshoulder screw until snug (see Figure 5).AdjustableHubCEDFigure 2. BE1162 inventory.Figure 5. Installing lock handle onto base.-2-BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise

4.Loosen lock handle two turns and rotatedovetail mount to upright position, then tightenlock handle so it looks similar to Figure 1 onthe previous page.Mounting ViseMount the vise to a sturdy workbench heavyenough to not tip over from downward pressureapplied during operation. Allow enough room soyour workpiece or firearm can be fully adjusted,and to place vise in a well-lit area.Mounting Firearm in MagazineHolderOptional magazine holders, which are soldseparately, enable a wide variety of popularguns to be mounted to the BE1162. Refer toAccessories on Page 7 for a full list of magazineholders, or go to www.bullets.com.A magazine holder (see Figure 7) mounts intothe magazine well, and the adjustable stop ispositioned according to the magazine length.The base has mounting holes that allow it tobe fastened to a workbench or other mountingsurface to prevent it from moving during operationand causing accidental injury or damage.MagazineHolderThe strongest mounting option is a "ThroughMount", where holes are drilled all the way throughthe workbench, using hex bolts, washers, and hexnuts to secure the vise in place. Another option isa "Direct Mount" where the vise is secured directlyto the workbench with lag screws and washers.The vise may also be secured with a C-clamp.Adjusting Tilt, Height & Rotation1.Loosen lock handle approximately one turnand rotate dovetail mount until it is positionedover a detent (see Figure 6).DovetailMountDetentFigure 6. Dovetail mount positioned overdetent.2.3.Swivel dovetail mount clockwise orcounterclockwise as needed, and slide it upor down until you are satisfied with desiredsetup.Tighten lock handle until dovetail mount isseated firmly in selected detent.BE1162 Extreme Duty ViseLockKnobAdjustableStopFigure 7. Optional BE1217 Magazine Holderfor 1911 Pistols.To mount firearm in optional magazine holder:1.Following firearm manufacturer's instructions,eject magazine and verify chamber is clear ofround.2.Loosen lock knob on adjustable stop, theninsert holder into magazine well until youhear a “click.”3.Slide adjustable stop up until it is snugagainst butt of firearm, as shown in Figure 8,then tighten lock knob.LockKnobAdjustableStopMagazineHolderFigure 8. Adjustable stop supporting firearm.-3-

The adjustable stop can be repositioned on themagazine holder for firearms with longer orshorter magazines (see Figure 9).SmallerPistolHandle3.Slide holder into dovetail mount and tightenlock knobs (see Figure 12).AdjustableStopMagazineHolderFigure 9. Example of adjustable stopsupporting firearm with shorter magazine.Mounting Magazine Holder1.Loosen lock knobs under dovetail mount (seeFigure 10).Figure 12. Securing firearm in vise.Cleaning FirearmMount the magazine holder in the vise andfollow ALL instructions provided by the firearmmanufacturer for cleaning your gun (see Figure13).LockKnobsFigure 10. Location of dovetail mount lockknobs.2.Hold your firearm so base of optional holderaligns with dovetail mount (see Figure 11).Figure 13. Cleaning firearm.Note: Photo shows 1911 .45 caliber pistol withoptional BL4406 BoreSnake Bore Cleaner.Figure 11. Aligning firearm mounted onmagazine holder with dovetail mount.-4- Always eject magazine from firearm andpoint it in safe direction with your finger off the trigger before loading it ontomagazine holder for cleaning. Always engage thumb safety. Always visually check chamber to verifya round is not loaded. Chamber MUST becompletely clear before cleaning.BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise

Mounting FaceplateThe BE1162 vise can accommodate a variety ofworkpieces using the optional BE1210 or BE1211faceplates (see Figure 14).BE12105.Loosen lock handle and remove dovetailmount if installed.6.Slide faceplate mount shaft into shaft clamphub (see Figure 16), then tighten lock handle.BE1211MountShaftFigure 14. Optional faceplates for BE1162.We recommend installing two #6–#8 wood screwsthrough countersunk holes in the optional BE1211faceplate, or installing three #8–#14 wood screwsthrough countersunk grooves in the optionalBE1210 faceplate. Do NOT use drywall screws, astheir heads can shear. Make sure screws are longenough to provide a safe, stable work surface, butwill not interfere with carving activities.ClampHubFigure 16. Mounting faceplate with workpieceonto vise.Note: When carving small, narrow, or oddlyshaped workpieces, you may need to attach anintermediate base to faceplate to provide a larger,more stable work area for workpiece.To attach workpiece to faceplate:Using Faceplate1.Locate appropriate position for workpiece onfaceplate.1.Adjust workpiece to desired position andtighten lock handle.2.Select two or three mounting holes(depending upon which optional faceplateyou are using), and mark through faceplateonto workpiece with a sharp pencil.2.Put on appropriate personal protectiveequipment.3.Use a chisel or other tools to shape workpiece(see Figure 17).3.Pre-drill holes in workpiece slightly smaller indiameter than mounting screws.4.Position faceplate on workpiece and attachwith wood screws (see Figure 15).WoodScrewFigure 15. Example of workpiece attached tooptional BE1210 faceplate.BE1162 Extreme Duty ViseFigure 17. Using chisel to shape workpiece.4.When finished, remove faceplate withworkpiece from vise, then remove workpiecefrom faceplate.-5-

BE1162 Parts Breakdown5142786103151214 13911REFPART #DESCRIPTIONREFPART DOVETAIL MAGAZINE CLAMPDOVETAIL MOUNT SHAFTO-RING 15 X 5 BUNA-NLOCK KNOB M6-1 X 15FLAT HD CAP SCR #10-32 X 1/2SHOULDER SCREW M5-.8 X 6, 7 X 9CONICAL SPRINGLOCK BE1162012PBE1162013PBE1162014PBE1162015ADJUSTABLE HUB M12-1.75, M5-.8FENDER WASHER 12MMBASECOMPRESSION SPRING 1.4 X 15 X 20INNER SHAFT CLAMP M12-1.75 X 45O-RING 30 X 3.5 BUNA-NSHAFT CLAMP HUB-6-BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise

AccessoriesBE1217–MAGAZINE HOLDER FOR 1911PISTOLSMore Options Coming Soon:1)2)3)4)AR15 Magazine Holder BE1223SIG P226 Magazine Holder BE1222GLOCK Magazine HolderS&W MP Magazine HolderCheck with Bullets.com for availability.Figure 18. BE1217 Magazine Holder.BE1211—2" FACEPLATEBE1210—31 2" FACEPLATEUse these heavy-duty faceplates to quickly and securely mount your woodcarving projects onto the BE1162Extreme Duty Vise.BE1210BE1211Figure 19. BE1210 & BE1211 Faceplates for BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise.order online at www.bullets.com or call 1-800-235-0272BE1162 Extreme Duty Vise-7-

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Optional magazine holders, which are sold separately, enable a wide variety of popular guns to be mounted to the BE1162. Refer to Accessories on Page 7 for a full list of magazine holders, or go to www.bullets.com. A magazine holder (see 7) mounts into Figure the magazine well, and the adjustable stop is positioned according to the magazine length.