is this a good price?

[robin1731]

I need a new bench vise. I have had a cheap champion for at least 20 years that is finally giving up. Saw this and wonder if anyone can give advice on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilton-4-1-2-Workshop-Bench-Vise-Life-Warranty-NIB_W0QQitemZ370033994200QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Too l_Work_Holding?hash=item370033994200

[PurdueSD]

Run!!!!

You need to step up to wilton's machinist line of vises. We bought a square red wilton at work, it lasted 5 days.

[Delray]

I would check local stores, garage sales, and CL if you are not in a rush. I picked up a excellent 4" craftsman for $5.
If this is your only vice and you don't have a specific purpose for it I would consider at least a 6" or bigger.

[robin1731]

That was fast, and kind of what I was thinking. I am in no hurry. My old one is still usable but nearing the end. Thanks for the quick responses.

[kythri]

I bought the Craftsman "Professional" 4 1/2" vise when it was on sale a couple years ago. It's a rebadged Wilton, looks to be the same model you linked to above.

I'm not hammering on it on a daily basis, but it's always treated me well...

I'd love to find one of these smoking deals on a big old US-made vise the folks on here always post about, just haven't yet... :)

[Vulturej]

Take a look at this vise on CL in Fort Wayne for $20.
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/tls/1074431780.html

[35mastr]

I just broke the 6 inch offshore one that I had for lots of years also on Staerday.

The weld that the screw goes thru in the rear just let go.