Things To Know When Buying A Bench Vise

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If you are trying to figure out which bench vise of the many vises on the market, you might find some help in this video. I talk about what kind of uses you can expect out of cast iron vises and how to not use a cast iron vise if you purchase one so that it will last a long time.

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I just bought myself the 3inch from harbor freight along with their peg board work bench table. I picked the 3inch mostly because it looks the right size for a 24x48 inch table top.Like you I just need a 3rd hand for general small use an I am 65yrs old so no crazy hammering or beating for me.You have given the best information for a vise purchase. Thax a lot

johnabalos

My favorite bench vise is a Wilton Tradesman made in USA (beware many Wilton's are imported now) . For a low cost vise the 5 inch Harbor Freight rotating/swivel all purpose is not bad for the money. Too many people think vises are arbor presses, bending brakes or Anvils, Also people use cheater bars and hammers on the handles another bad idea and even hammer on the swivel clamps. The handles of a vise are designed at the factory to limit screw torque to within the design limits a bent handle is a sure sign of vise abuse. Well done review, Derick you have a clear idea of what a gray iron bench vise can and can not do and conveyed your message well.

robc

Great vid and great review. You really covered all the questions I had and more. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Best to you; and, Happy New Year.

jimo

My first bench vise was a 4 1/2 work pro but just upgraded to a 6" forward.. the 6 inch is so much bigger and more solid. I definitely abused the first one but it stood up to the test

jasonrickus

Good review. I agree with you on that some people give bad reviews because their using a tool wrong.

aaaaa

Hey,
Thanks for the vidoe. I have just gotten the IRWIN Multi Purpose Bench Vise (5") (4935505). This vise is very good and not only looks cool, but very well built. It is about 130-150USD but this is still on a cheaper side. (Amazon also has it).

adamf.

i was thinking of buying a general purpose vise and thinking about the harbor freight 6 inch, after seeing your video i went to harbor freight with my 20% coupon and bought it, thanks !

MrEaglerado

Well done video !! Honest, true information. No "B.S.". Thanks. This helped greatly choosing a vise for myself. Blessings to you and yours.

clairestaffieri

Thanks. I'm not so afraid that buying a similar (if not the same) vise at HF would be a waste of money anymore. All the affordable (to me) models are made overseas now, even lower-range Wiltons. Therefore, if made in USA isn't even an option for me right now, it's good to know Harbor Freight isn't really any riskier than any other, despite any reviews saying that they're low quality or broke too easily. I'm finding similar negative reviews of ALL the overseas vises, so thanks for helping me understand what's what.

Thegonagle

Nice video. Though I don’t think it’s ever really recommended to ever use a cheater bar or sledge hammer on the tightening bar. There’s also now austempered ductile iron (ADI) vises rated at 130, 000 psi tensile strength which for similar size comparison are supposed to be “stronger” than forged steel vises.

WolverineBlue

They made some good vintage vises world wide you have to test the strength and good reviews good hunting!!!

patriciamueller

My first and last vise is a secondhand one, free or allmost free and verry good quality. My first one was a Triump, second one sambre-et-meuse 125 it opens 270mm steel cast.

peterstaalblauw

Thanks for the info! My first bench vise is from harden steel but the "washer" part keeps falling off that clamps it to the table 😑. Don't think I can peen it over so its time to upgrade!

cutemalegymnat

The negative on cast iron is the 30, 000 psi tensile strength. If that is the limit of someone's budget, go for it and just be gentle with it, and it will serve them well. A little more money can buy ductile iron (60, 000 psi). Much more likely to break a cast iron vise, because the metal is brittle. But this one will likely serve just fine. If anyone really wants a very strong vise without breaking the bank, look up the Yost ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron). Rated at 130, 000 psi, which makes it 4x the strength of cast iron, and double that of ductile iron.

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