Hi Byron,

I have one and tie streamers on it but don't use it that often because I collect vises and have a ton so I rotate through. The counter balance while it looks odd does make the vise spin buttery smooth similar to a nor vise. I have the big game jaws and the stainless steel for the revolution and they both rotate equally as well.

I saw that at one point you owned then sold a Swiss vise. I just bought one and love the different ways you can set it up but I found the hook holding power lacking, I was wondering if you have the same issue? If you put enough to pressure on a hook eye it will slip. I do not have that issue on any of the other vises I own, the hook will bend or break before it slips.

Mike