GYROS 97-01818 Clamp Review

4.5 (1,117) Amazon rating$9.99100+ bought last month

Our verdict

The GYROS 97-01818 backs up its low price with the largest review base of any Pin Vises product in this batch, 1,117 reviews at 4.5 stars.

Check price on Amazon

Best for

Buyers who want a light, budget pin vise clamp with a long, proven track record of reviews behind it.

Skip if

You need a heavier, larger clamp; at 1.76 ounces this is a very light-duty tool built for small, precise work.

  • Weight 1.76 Ounces

Our scorecard

4.5/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 1,117 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.2/5

    1,117 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The GYROS 97-01818 is priced at $9.99 and weighs just 1.76 ounces, making it the lightest tool covered in this batch. That light weight fits its role as a pin vise rather than a bench-mounted clamp.

It has built up 1,117 reviews at a 4.5 star average, by far the largest review count among the Pin Vises products here, giving buyers a large sample to judge consistency from. 100 units were bought in the last month.

At under $10 and 1.76 ounces, this is a small precision tool, not a heavy-duty bench clamp, and buyers should size their expectations accordingly based on the listed weight.

Pros

  • 1,117 reviews at a 4.5 star average, the largest review base among the Pin Vises in this set
  • Priced at just $9.99, the most affordable option in this batch alongside the Precision ZH0060
  • Light 1.76 ounce build suited to precision work
  • 100 units bought in the last month shows steady ongoing demand

Cons

  • At 1.76 ounces, it is a light-duty precision tool, not a heavy clamp for larger work
  • No jaw capacity or material spec is listed beyond the weight

Specifications

Weight1.76 Ounces

Performance notes

At 1.76 ounces, the GYROS 97-01818 is built for light, precision pin-vise work rather than heavy clamping, based on the listed weight. Its large 1,117-review base suggests that performance profile has held up consistently.

What buyers say

With 1,117 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, the GYROS 97-01818 has one of the most extensively reviewed track records in this batch, and 100 units bought last month shows it remains a current, actively purchased item.

Check price on Amazon

Similar hand tools and workshop hand tools to consider

Featured in

Frequently asked questions

How many reviews does the GYROS 97-01818 have?

1,117 reviews at a 4.5 star average, the largest review count in this Pin Vises batch.

How much does it weigh?

1.76 ounces, making it the lightest tool in this set.

Is it good for heavy-duty clamping?

Not based on its weight; at 1.76 ounces it is built for light, precision pin-vise work. Email [email protected] if you need a heavier-duty recommendation.

Check price on Amazon