{"product_id":"soft-jaws-mtb-axle-orange-vise-nylon-carbon-fiber","title":"Soft Jaws for Orange Bench Vise – Bike Thru-Axle (12 \/ 15 \/ 20 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders generally ship within 2 business days from Austin, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTake your Orange Bench Vise to the next level with these 3D-printed soft jaws, built to hold a wheel by its thru-axle without damaging it. Made from engineering-grade carbon fiber-infused polyamide, they’re designed for strength, durability, and reliability—perfect for changing tires, adjusting valves, servicing hub internals, truing, or working on disc brakes with the wheel held steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat bike shops use them for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eTires, rim tape and valve stems:\u003c\/b\u003e Clamp the wheel by its axle and both hands are free to pull a bead, lay fresh tubeless tape, or swap a valve stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHub work:\u003c\/b\u003e Bearings, freehub bodies, end caps and preload adjustments with the wheel held steady instead of rolling around on the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCassette replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Hold the wheel while you break the lockring loose and swap the cassette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eAnything tires and wheels:\u003c\/b\u003e Truing, rotor swaps, sealant top-ups, or just getting a good look at a wheel without a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/technology\/hold-a-bike-wheel-in-a-bench-vise\"\u003eYour Vise Is Already a Wheel Holder\u003c\/a\u003e, on why these replace a dedicated wheel holder and which vises suit them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat fits (four axle grooves):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach jaw has four half-round grooves. Close the vise on the axle ends with the wheel still on, and the grooves clamp the shaft without biting the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003e12 mm\u003c\/b\u003e — rear thru-axles on every modern mountain bike (12×142, Boost 12×148, Super Boost 12×157) and front \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e rear thru-axles on road and gravel bikes (12×100 front, 12×142 rear). RockShox Maxle Stealth rear, DT Swiss RWS, Syntace X-12, Shimano, Robert Axle Project and similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003e15 mm\u003c\/b\u003e — mountain bike front thru-axles: standard 15×100, Boost 15×110, and 15×150 fat bike. RockShox Maxle Stealth \/ Maxle Ultimate, Fox Kabolt and Kabolt-X, Shimano E-Thru, plus 15 mm gravel forks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003e20 mm\u003c\/b\u003e — downhill and freeride front axles, 20×110 Boost and legacy 20×110: Fox 36 \/ 38 \/ 40 20 mm axles, RockShox Maxle DH and BoXXer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003e14 mm\u003c\/b\u003e — 14 mm solid bolt-on rear axles on BMX and dirt-jump hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot for 5 mm \/ 9 mm quick-release skewers — those are too thin for the grooves to grip.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEngineered Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed specifically for the Orange Bench Vise, these jaws feature a seamless dovetail fit, keeping your components firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFour Axle Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e 12, 14, 15 and 20 mm grooves cover modern mountain, road, gravel, DH and BMX axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDurable, High-Strength Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineering Grade Carbon Fiber Polyamide for exceptional rigidity, wear resistance, and chemical resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eNon-Abrasive Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds securely while protecting anodized and painted axles from scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• (1) Left Soft Jaw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• (1) Right Soft Jaw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: Vise not included.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineering Grade Carbon Fiber Polyamide (PA-CF)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orangevise.com\/orange-bench-vise\/\" title=\"Orange Bench Vise Product Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrange Bench Vise Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🇺🇸 Made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZED0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45943535403226,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4234\/3642\/files\/orange_axle_wheel_full.jpg?v=1792157064","url":"https:\/\/zed0.cc\/products\/soft-jaws-mtb-axle-orange-vise-nylon-carbon-fiber","provider":"Zed0","version":"1.0","type":"link"}