Sidekick Vise

Fireball ToolSKU: FA75-SDV400

For Tables: Dragon Wagon (4" Sidewall Tables Only)
Price:
Sale price$225 USD

Patent pending
3/4" System

Sidekick Vise

A vise that bolts to the side of your Fireball table. The top sits flush, so the table becomes your backstop. Clamp parts for grinding and sanding and keep the tabletop free for welding.

5.6"–6.5"Max opening
8" / 12"Jaw width
3/4"Pin holes
3/4"-10Tapped holes
FlushWith tabletop

See it work

Mount it, pin it, clamp it, grind it. One vise on the side of the table.

  • Mounts on the table sidewall
  • Clamps plate, tube and small parts
  • Frees the tabletop for welding

Pick the one that fits

Measure your table's sidewall. That picks the vise.

4" sidewall → Dragon Wagon or Wide Body6" / 8" sidewall → Standard/HD or Wide Body
Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV400 with handwheel for Dragon Wagon tables
For Dragon Wagon

Dragon Wagon

FA75-SDV400
Fits
4" sidewall tables
Jaws
8" wide
Max opening
6.5"
Handle
Handwheel
  • Spacer kit for the slag tray included
  • Fits Pro Table Kits with the spacer block
Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV800 with handwheel for Standard and Heavy Duty tables
For Standard / Heavy Duty

Standard / HD

FA75-SDV800
Fits
6" and 8" sidewall tables
Jaws
8" wide
Max opening
6.5"
Handle
Handwheel
  • Handwheel for fast clamping
  • Bolts straight to the sidewall
Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV210 Wide Body with rod handle
Fits all tables

Wide Body

FA75-SDV210
Fits
4", 6" and 8" sidewalls
Jaws
12" wide
Max opening
5.6"
Handle
Rod handle
  • Wide body passes bigger stock through
  • Rod handle stays below the tabletop
  • Not for the Pro Table spacer block

Dimensions

Pick a version. Left: its size. Right: how it sits on the table sidewall.

FA75-SDV400 · Dragon Wagon · 4" sidewall

Size drawing of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV400
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Mounting dimensions of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV400 on the table sidewall
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Max opening
6.50"
Jaw width
8.00"
Overall length
14.79"
Vise height
5.44"
Shoulder bolt spacing
4.00"
Bolts below top
2.00"
Guide rod top below top
4.025"

FA75-SDV800 · Standard / HD · 6" & 8" sidewall

Size drawing of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV800
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Mounting dimensions of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV800 on the table sidewall
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Max opening
6.50"
Jaw width
8.00"
Overall length
14.70"
Vise height
5.00"
Shoulder bolt spacing
4.00"
Bolts below top
2.00"
Guide rod top below top
3.625"

FA75-SDV210 · Wide Body · 4", 6" & 8" sidewall

Size drawing of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV210
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Mounting dimensions of the Sidekick Vise FA75-SDV210 on the table sidewall
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Max opening
5.60"
Jaw width
12.00"
Overall length
11.47"
Vise height
3.00"
Shoulder bolt spacing
8.00"
Bolts below top
2.00"
Guide rod top below top
1.625"

All versions: Ø3/4" shoulder bolts, Ø3/4" guide rods, 1.25" thick jaws. "Below top" is measured down from the top of the vise.

From mount to grind

Four steps. No extra bench needed.

Sidekick Vise bolted to the sidewall of a Fireball tableMount

Bolt it on

3/4"-10 ACME connector bolts into the sidewall holes.

Work holding pins set in the top of the Sidekick Vise jawsPins

Drop in pins

3/4" holes along both jaws.

Hand setting a small plate into the Sidekick ViseClamp

Clamp the part

Plate, tube or small parts.

Grinding a square tube held in the Sidekick ViseGrind

Grind and sand

Part held tight, both hands free.

Sidekick Vise bolted to the sidewall of a Fireball tableMount
Work holding pins set in the top of the Sidekick Vise jawsPins
Hand setting a small plate into the Sidekick ViseClamp
Grinding a square tube held in the Sidekick ViseGrind

From mount to grind

Four steps. No extra bench needed.

  1. 1

    Bolt it on

    3/4"-10 ACME connector bolts into the sidewall holes.

  2. 2

    Drop in pins

    3/4" holes along both jaws.

  3. 3

    Clamp the part

    Plate, tube or small parts.

  4. 4

    Grind and sand

    Part held tight, both hands free.

Sidekick Vise top sitting flush with the Fireball tabletop

Flush with the table

The jaws line up with the tabletop. Use the table as part of the backstop.

  • Clamps very large parts
  • Low-profile lip keeps the top clear
  • Weld and grind on the same table
Fence blocks mounted on the Sidekick Vise jaws

Works with your fixtures

Use 3/4" system fixtures on the jaws, or run the vise on its own.

  • 3/4" pin holes and 3/4"-10 tapped holes
  • Takes fence blocks and stops
  • Can't mount in table corners (ribs and leg pads)

Fit and install

Pick your table. Each one mounts a little differently.

Top view of the FA75-SDV400 mounted on a 4 inch sidewall Dragon Wagon table
FA75-SDV400 on a 4" sidewall
Get FA75-SDV400 or FA75-SDV210

Dragon Wagon tables

The vise bolts to the 4" sidewall. If you run slag trays, there's one extra step.

  • Main slag tray: lower it with the included spacers and longer bolts
  • Smaller slag tray kit: remove it. It won't clear the vise
  • No slag tray? Skip the spacers
Diagram showing the slag tray overlapping the vise when no spacers are added
Without spacers the tray overlaps the vise
Before and after: slag tray tab at stock height, then lowered on spacers
BeforeAfter: tray dropped on spacers
Top view of the FA75-SDV800 mounted on a 6 or 8 inch sidewall table
FA75-SDV800 on a 6" or 8" sidewall
Get FA75-SDV800 or FA75-SDV210

Standard and Heavy Duty tables

Bolts straight to the sidewall. No spacers, no trays to move.

  • Connector bolts go through the sidewall holes
  • Top sits flush with the tabletop
  • Not in the corners. Ribs and leg pads are in the way
How to install the Sidekick Vise video Install video
Get FA75-SDV400 + Spacer block

Pro Table Kit (DIY) tables

These tables need the spacer block. Weld it to the table frame, then bolt the vise to it.

  • Short bolts for the vise come with the block
  • Milled relief on top clears your tooling
  • Also mounts to workbenches and machines
  • Spacer block fits FA75-SDV400 only. Not the FA75-SDV210
Side vise spacer block FA75-SAB104

Spacer block · FA75-SAB104

$49 Shop →
Spacer block with two bolts next to the Sidekick Vise
Block and bolts
Spacer block set against the frame of a Pro Table Kit
Weld to the frame
Sidekick Vise mounted on a Pro Table Kit with the spacer block
Vise mounted
Every table

Mounting hardware

The vise mounts with a connector bolt, cone washer and nut. Thread is 3/4"-10 ACME.

Connector bolt with 3/4 inch-10 ACME thread, cone washer and nut
Exploded view of the connector bolt passing through the vise jaw

In the box

  • 1Sidekick Vise (the version you pick)
  • +Basic work holding pins
  • +Mounting hardware
  • +Slag tray spacer kit (Dragon Wagon only)
Check your spot. The vise can't go in the table corners. Ribs and leg pads are in the way. Pick a spot along the side before you order.

Quick answers

Which version fits my table?

Measure the sidewall. 4" is a Dragon Wagon: get the FA75-SDV400. 6" or 8" is a Standard or Heavy Duty: get the FA75-SDV800. The Wide Body FA75-SDV210 fits both. Pro Table Kits need the FA75-SDV400 and a spacer block. See Fit and install.

Why does the Wide Body have a rod handle?

Its body is shallow. A handwheel would stick up past the tabletop, so it uses a rod handle instead.

Can I use it with my 3/4" fixtures?

Yes. The jaws have 3/4" pin holes and 3/4"-10 tapped holes. Use fixtures on it or run it on its own.

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