Best current production large bench vise

[Paperman]

Looking for a couple large (8"ish) bench vises for work. Would need to be new current production. I don't need precision just brute strength and mass. Willing to pay a premium for a American iron if I can. These will be bolted to 3/4 plate bench's.

 

[scubadoober]

Considering your location I would at least look at these. http://www.milwtool.com/v_mach.htm

 

[shawhite]

Milwaukee vises are still American made as far as I know the Wilton machinist vise is also American made.

 

[Paperman]

Thank you. I sent for a quote on them, lets hope they reply.

 

[seber]

I think you will find your answer here.

 

[Cyclotronguy]

Castings on the Wilton Bullet vises are hollow and not nearly as robust as you might think, if someone is going to swinging at them with a 2 pound hammer.

I have an 800N a 600S and and a C2 honestly I think the Milwaukee of similar size is likely stronger as long as they are being used as vise's not u-joint presses.

Cyclotronguy

 

[Tennessee Cattleman]

What online or local sources can get Milwaukee vises? Seem to be hard to find.

 

[1982fxr]

I think you contact them directly.

 

[Jack84]

Have you considered Brockhaus Heuer?


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[dr_clyde]

I have no complaints about my American made Wilton vises. I also use them as vises, not presses, anvils or sacrificial beating blocks.

I would seriously take a look at the Morgan/Milwaukee vises listed here as well.

I want to say there MIGHT be a couple items in the YOST lineup still American made, my old neighbor bought a new one a few months back, and it was still made in US. It's possible that might have been NOS though. Still one hell of a vise.

 

[bobcatdan]

Menards has 8" Irwin China Records on sale for under $200. Otherwise you are looking at $2000 for a Wilton 800 or similar priced Morgans. Only two USA vise manufacturers left. Also when looking at Wiltons, very big difference between a 8" tradesman and an 8" classic bullet 800. About a 100 lbs heavier and opens 5" wider. Depending on what you are doing, a 6" 600 might be a good size and still opens 3" wider than an 8" tradesman. Just for reference, I find the 5" 500 the perfect all around size when it comes to Wiltons. It's big enough, but not the sow a 600 or 800 are.

 

[bobcatdan]

What online or local sources can get Milwaukee vises? Seem to be hard to find.

Call Morgan directly. They are very friendly to deal with. I needed some new jaws for my 6". Called them, gave them my CC and couple days later, new jaws.

 

[jptbay]

Not USA but quality made in Taiwan forged vise made at same facility as Yost apparently. Plenty of posts about them here on GJ.

https://capritools.com/shop/forged-steel-bench-vises/