JCL PRODUCTS Nylon Metal Magnetic, Clamp Flat or Round Reversible Pads

Every tool buyer knows this dilemma: are these similar-looking tools really the same? Do they come out of the same Chinese factory and just carry different branding at different price points? Or are they really different? There are dozens of vinyl vise jaw pads on Amazon, some from brands you have heard of, many not. I wasn't certain these were any different but they had markedly better reviews so I took a chance and paid the minor price premium. I am very glad I did. Somehow I missed it in the product description, but these are made in Australia - not China. They are not the same pads as the cheaper ones, even though they look very similar. The quality and density of the vinyl is excellent, the finishing very good. They have magnets on both sides of each pad - not just one. And so far, they seem well-adhered. For those looking for good quality 4" vise jaw pads at a reasonable price, I think this is it. For those looking for even higher quality or materials besides vinyl (like polyurethane), Frictionworks looks excellent and is made in the USA - but for 2/3 more money. These JCL will work great for me.

Does what it’s supposed to do and does it well. The magnets are not super strong but keep the jaws in place while you clamp down some material.

These soft jaws are made of hard nylon plastic. Some soft jaws are compliant rubber, these are not that type of soft jaw. Just keep that in mind when ordering. Also they have two sets of magnets on the horizontal as well as vertical faces that mate to the vise. That's a nice feature that holds the soft jaws in place very well.

I bought these because I needed a way to hold items tight with my vise, while making sure the items won’t get scratches or blemishes. Using two pieces of wood can sometimes get the job done, but we all know is not effective 100% of the time. So, along cake these cool nylon jaws.I am very impressed about the design and functionality of these. First, the material is a solid nylon that will not scratch the finish or coating of on surfaces. I used it to tighten a barrel, punch, and drill for a gas block, all that time, the barrel was secured with these jaws... the barrel finish remained intact without a single scratch.The jaws have four magnets, pretty strong, and they attach well to the vise. These jaws can be used two ways, there are two flat and grooved sides. This helped me position the item in angles while maintaining a secure grip. I should have purchased these long time ago.If you like building or maintaining sporting equipment, you can’t go wrong with these. I am very happy with this purchase.

These are quite handy and generally work ok. They do have a tendency to tilt a bit. Only used them a few times, but generally happy with them.