Machinists vise ???

[dubdoc]

I need a small (3") vise that does not clamp to the edge of a table, but bolts down properly. Any suggestions???

 

[1982fxr]

Like a drill press vise?

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I think he means a mechanics vise. In years gone by, it would be very simple ,a Record #3, a 4" very sturdy,excellent made in England vise. They are made in China now.

 

[dubdoc]

No, like a regular vise, only small.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

Machinist vises are precision tools and as such are expensive. Take at look at the Grizzly prices or Shars . And they are Chinese junk.

You might get an idea here, there are quite a number https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop?query=metal working vise&resultOnPage=12&page=1&categoryId={57135C30-EBA0-4378-9FE9-F011FC16186D}&sortBy=default&includeCategories=false&dataItem={7377C931-131A-417D-A0C3-57C296237784}

 

[Dandy Dave]

Palmgren makes some nice ones. I have one that both angles and swivels. You can find them on eBay. Mine I can bolt down on a milling machine, drill press, or surface grinder. Would work on a bench also. Depends how accurate you want/ need one to be.

 

[dr_clyde]

To be clear.

You want a machinists style bench vise or a machine vise like a mill vise?

 

[1982fxr]

He just wants a regular bench vise but small 3". A bolt down base not a clamp on style.

 

[1982fxr]

I need a small (3") vise that does not clamp to the edge of a table, but bolts down properly. Any suggestions???

The old good ones in those sizes can be pretty cheap.

 

[dubdoc]

I want something just like this, but small.

 

[timmyisme22]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CO...687707?hash=item3da4ba735b:g:qeUAAOSwW9Fe3UsT

https://www.harborfreight.com/296-in-swivel-vise-with-anvil-61329.html

I mean, they're not hard to find and they're cheap to get.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015Z8NGHA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Some are less cheap (It has the word "Machinist" in it). Wilton is worse (price wise).


Cost range?

 

[jayemm]

Maybe the smaller Wilton "Super Junior" vises like the sbv-65 or larger sbv-100 would meet your needs.They look similar to the Wilton Tradesman and other vises with the tubular slide on the moveable jaw.I have the sbv-100 and it's a nice little vise.They are made in the Czech Republic by York (york.cz) .Also ,Yost offers direct knockoff of these but are made in Taiwan.Check them out.Neither are exactly cheap in price but the Yost is cheaper than the Wilton.