Bench Vise

[bdbecker]

I went down this rabbit hole a few years ago when I was looking to put a vise on my work toolbox. My responsibilities changed before I got around to ordering a vise, but at the time, I'd settled on getting a Forward 4". They do make a 6" that is above the $100 price cap, but it's got great reviews. I can't remember the GJ member's name at the moment, but there is someone here who has one and was happy with it.

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[Fabtechprerunner]

I went down this rabbit hole a few years ago when I was looking to put a vise on my work toolbox. My responsibilities changed before I got around to ordering a vise, but at the time, I'd settled on getting a Forward 4". They do make a 6" that is above the $100 price cap, but it's got great reviews. I can't remember the GJ member's name at the moment, but there is someone here who has one and was happy with it.

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Thanks, I am reading reviews about it right now

 

[rickpaulos]

"I'm looking for a 6in bench vise. I used to have a 6in craftsman, but sold it years ago and now regretting that. I'm looking to stay under $100. I have looked around and haven't heard anything go I d about harbor freight bench vise's."

I broke my home bench vise and because I needed one asap I rushed out and bought one at my local Harbor Freight. I returned it the same day. It was pretty bad. The rotational clamp would not hold due to a really poor casting. The entire vise had very rough edges good for ripping skin open.

On the way home I got an Irwin at local farm store and broke that vise within a year . Replaced under warranty, I traded the replacement still in the box for a bunch of pizza coupons.

Then I bought a vintage Craftsman 5.5" on craigslist that has worked out quite well.

I have a 6" Wilton as a backup for when I break the next vise at home or the shop. (yeah one broke there too but I didn't do it).

IMO, weight is a major factor on what makes a decent vise. Lightweight hollow castings are just too weak for any real use.

 

[Fabtechprerunner]

"I'm looking for a 6in bench vise. I used to have a 6in craftsman, but sold it years ago and now regretting that. I'm looking to stay under $100. I have looked around and haven't heard anything go I d about harbor freight bench vise's."

I broke my home bench vise and because I needed one asap I rushed out and bought one at my local Harbor Freight. I returned it the same day. It was pretty bad. The rotational clamp would not hold due to a really poor casting. The entire vise had very rough edges good for ripping skin open.

On the way home I got an Irwin at local farm store and broke that vise within a year . Replaced under warranty, I traded the replacement still in the box for a bunch of pizza coupons.

Then I bought a vintage Craftsman 5.5" on craigslist that has worked out quite well.

I have a 6" Wilton as a backup for when I break the next vise at home or the shop. (yeah one broke there too but I didn't do it).

IMO, weight is a major factor on what makes a decent vise. Lightweight hollow castings are just too weak for any real use.

I really miss the craftsman vise I had. It never gave me any issues