# \#hardtail **URL:** https://fireball.discourse.group/tag/hardtail/21.md [Latest](https://fireball.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fireball.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://fireball.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [510 vise shipping cost](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/510-vise-shipping-cost/4450)
**Author:** [@dcferris](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/dcferris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/510-vise-shipping-cost/4450 "2026-09-17T13:38:53Z")
I’m about to order a 510. I was going to go the 614 but honestly the 510 is over kill. Shipping for both the 510 and the 614 are the same at $150. I added some jaws, and the stand. The Shipping jumps to $328 for the 5… --- ## [DXF and NC file for mounting Plate](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/dxf-and-nc-file-for-mounting-plate/4098)
**Author:** [@ccatt327](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/ccatt327)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/dxf-and-nc-file-for-mounting-plate/4098 "2026-04-23T07:20:10Z")
So for those of you who like me ordered the hardtail, and the stand, only to realize you forgot the mounting plate. If you have a crossfire pro plasma table the NC file is coded with Langmuir post processing. Had I pai… --- ## [What is a High Pressure Vise](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-is-a-high-pressure-vise/4242)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-is-a-high-pressure-vise/4242 "2026-04-02T21:08:28Z")
We just released a new video putting our Fireball 510 Hardtail High Pressure Vise up against a Record No. 6 from England. Watch the new video here! Now, let’s be clear right up front: this is an apples to blueberries… --- ## [Hardtail loosening on its own?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-loosening-on-its-own/4224)
**Author:** [@Mickey\_Kosareff](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Mickey_Kosareff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-loosening-on-its-own/4224 "2026-03-19T13:58:54Z")
Just wondering if anyone has had their hardtail loosening on its own when not completely cranking down on something. I have my vise mounted on the back of service truck so it’s open to the elements but for about the last… --- ## [Hardtail vise VS European Vises ( HEUER 180 & Dolex Serak 280 )](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-vise-vs-european-vises-heuer-180-dolex-serak-280/4211)
**Author:** [@Louis\_S](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Louis_S)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-vise-vs-european-vises-heuer-180-dolex-serak-280/4211 "2026-03-14T11:13:27Z")
Hi Fireball team and everyone, I watch recently the shorts of Jason bullying the record N°6 . And I wonder if you be interested to test the HEUER 180 (German) and Dolex Serak 280 ( French). I can help you get a hold of … --- ## [My Yost 208 vs Fireball Standard Hardtail](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/my-yost-208-vs-fireball-standard-hardtail/3985)
**Author:** [@Vanguard](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Vanguard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/my-yost-208-vs-fireball-standard-hardtail/3985 "2025-10-10T01:58:11Z")
I bought this Yost 208 8 Inch Vice about 5 years ago when a large crane company had a going out of business sale. They used this and another vice together to repack massive hydraulic cylinders. It’s never been broken but… --- ## [Can Your Vise Achieve These Clamping Forces Using A Pencil As The Handle?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/can-your-vise-achieve-these-clamping-forces-using-a-pencil-as-the-handle/3992)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/can-your-vise-achieve-these-clamping-forces-using-a-pencil-as-the-handle/3992 "2025-10-08T15:32:32Z")
There’s a long-standing belief that the Record Number 6 is “the best bench vise ever made.” We’re putting that claim to the test. Today’s comparison focuses on torque output. How much clamping force can the Fireball 510 … --- ## [Is The Static Jaw Design of a Vise Important?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/is-the-static-jaw-design-of-a-vise-important/3986)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/is-the-static-jaw-design-of-a-vise-important/3986 "2025-10-07T15:49:00Z")
The Record Number 6 is often called “the best vise ever made.” To put that claim to the test, we’ve been comparing it to the Fireball Hardtail 510. Today, we’ll be looking at the static jaw. The fixed portion of t… --- ## [Why Does My Vise Not Turn Smoothly?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/why-does-my-vise-not-turn-smoothly/3956)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/why-does-my-vise-not-turn-smoothly/3956 "2025-09-20T14:56:08Z")
There’s a claim that the Record No. 6 is the best vise ever made. We wanted to see if that was true so we’re putting it up against the Fireball 510 Hardtail. Today’s focus is on screw design, a critical factor in … --- ## [Does The Fireball Hardtail 510 Have a Larger Jaw Opening Size Than a Record No. 6?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/does-the-fireball-hardtail-510-have-a-larger-jaw-opening-size-than-a-record-no-6/3950)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/does-the-fireball-hardtail-510-have-a-larger-jaw-opening-size-than-a-record-no-6/3950 "2025-09-16T21:35:59Z")
There’s a long-running claim that the Record No. 6 is “the best vise ever made.”Today’s focus is on the maximum distance the jaws can open. We are going to compare this to the Fireball 510 Hardtail Vise. Why does … --- ## [First Bending Jig for vise](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/first-bending-jig-for-vise/2232)
**Author:** [@mRhAnKbOt](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/mRhAnKbOt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/first-bending-jig-for-vise/2232 "2025-08-26T00:40:02Z")
Part of deciding to bite the bullet on the Fireball Hardtail Vise was that it could serve as the base for a variety of different jigs and fixtures I might need, by simply having a surface I could clamp to that was so ung… --- ## [Request for a different test](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/request-for-a-different-test/3820)
**Author:** [@Hkg](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Hkg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/request-for-a-different-test/3820 "2025-07-29T22:52:45Z")
New vise test request --- ## [Hardtail 510 loosening during work](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-510-loosening-during-work/3802)
**Author:** [@Steemer](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Steemer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/hardtail-510-loosening-during-work/3802 "2025-07-23T13:39:15Z")
Hey guys. I love my hardtail. However ive had some instances where an item thats in the jaws, loosens and falls. Its happening when hammering, vibrations with an impact or angle grinder. The handle will drop loose. I hav… --- ## [Breaking The Fireball 510 Hardtail Vise](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/breaking-the-fireball-510-hardtail-vise/3780)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 10:39am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/breaking-the-fireball-510-hardtail-vise/3780 "2025-07-23T10:39:25Z")
We just posted what might be our most extreme testing video yet, and no surprise, we didn’t hold back. If you haven’t seen it yet, click here to check it out! (video releases 7/19/25) We dragged the Fireball 510 Hardtai… --- ## [This Is The Best Vise Ever Made!](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/this-is-the-best-vise-ever-made/3799)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/this-is-the-best-vise-ever-made/3799 "2025-07-21T17:37:41Z")
This Is The Best Vise Ever Made! Here we came across this video review from “Black Bear Forge” on YouTube giving his thoughts on the Fireball 614 hardtail vise. Here are his videos about the Fireball 614 hardtail vise: … --- ## [Tool Sales](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/tool-sales/3786)
**Author:** [@Logan\_S](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Logan_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/tool-sales/3786 "2025-07-20T02:07:19Z")
Hey Jason , I think creating an Amazon Store front would get you more industrial business. Speaking from experience ordering tools through the company’s account can be difficult for small businesses like Fireball Tool … --- ## [Dragging The Fireball 510 Hardtail Vise](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/dragging-the-fireball-510-hardtail-vise/3746)
**Author:** [@Fireball-Tool](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball-Tool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/dragging-the-fireball-510-hardtail-vise/3746 "2025-07-09T19:42:33Z")
We’ve all seen stress tests before, but this one’s…a bit different. What happens if you drag the Fireball 510 Hardtail Vise behind a pickup truck down a rough summer dirt road, up to 12 miles, hitting speeds of 60 mph? T… --- ## [Would you consider design modifications?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/would-you-consider-design-modifications/2068)
**Author:** [@Tates11](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Tates11)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/would-you-consider-design-modifications/2068 "2025-06-08T11:24:39Z")
There are several simple modifications that would make the vice cheaper - stronger - lighter + simpler to manufacture. I haven’t written a full design review yet. Would you like to discuss on this forum with input from … --- ## [My custom base. hardtail. 10"x10" guard rail scrap](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/my-custom-base-hardtail-10-x10-guard-rail-scrap/2551)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Oja](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Andy_Oja)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/my-custom-base-hardtail-10-x10-guard-rail-scrap/2551 "2024-12-17T23:02:23Z")
--- ## [What is the best bench vise?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-is-the-best-bench-vise/1062)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Jason](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Jason)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/what-is-the-best-bench-vise/1062 "2023-12-31T05:52:55Z")
What’s your opinion on the best bench vise ever made? I’m planning more vise testing and would like more suggestions. It be helpful to post a photo of the vise. --- ## [Screw material/grade on the hardtail?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/screw-material-grade-on-the-hardtail/1073)
**Author:** [@JaidenIGuess](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/JaidenIGuess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/screw-material-grade-on-the-hardtail/1073 "2023-07-24T15:17:48Z")
What material grade of screw is used on the hardtail vise? I know it is 1-1/4"-5 ACME, but is it like ASTM grade B7? low carbon? Just curious. --- ## [Which BENCH VISE Will Beat the Fireball Hardtail?](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/which-bench-vise-will-beat-the-fireball-hardtail/880)
**Author:** [@Fireball\_Filmmaker](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Filmmaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/which-bench-vise-will-beat-the-fireball-hardtail/880 "2023-07-08T22:29:14Z")
After the release of our newest video, we’ve seen the Hardtail take on and (spoiler) the Wilton Bullet and Morgan Vise. So which bench vise should we test next that can beat the Hardtail and go under the hammer?