Recommendations for a good vise for toolbox.

[737mechanic]

With all the cheap china vises on the market I need recommendations for a decent toolbox vise, maybe 4 or 5 inch. I don't want to spend 500 for a wilton but I am willing to spend a little for a good for the money vise.

Has anyone bought an inexpensive vise that you was very impressed with?

 

[1982fxr]

The multi purpose vises are pretty handy for imports.

What kind of work?

What kind of box, will a heavy used USA one hurt it?

 

[737mechanic]

The box is a Matco. Not needing anything massive a 4in max opening would be minimum that I would want. I have a Record 2075 on my box at work and it is a very handy good quality vise. It is made in England I believe and I only paid $19.95 for it 20 years ago but they stopped making it. If I could find something similar to that or bigger I think that would be perfect.

 

[chrisnazzy]

Swivel base or stationary and what is your location? A few months ago another member asked a similar question and once I knew their approx location I was able to find him a Reed swivel jaw, swivel base vise and IIRC he got it for less than $100.

Chris

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[Ign]

Here's a couple 6" Yost 906-HV's for about $78 and $85 on AWD:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-l...537390109&sr=8-6&keywords=yost&condition=used

Looks like normal retail is around $130

 

[PhysicsDude]

Those used Yost vises on Amazon look like a good deal.

I have a 6" Bessey vise from Home Depot, they are china made, but still pretty good quality - better than other chinese vises. Mine has served me well. The Bessey vises are about $60-$80 depending on what you get. The Irwin (chinese) vises from Lowes are junk...

Otherwise a new Yost is somewhere around $130. Don't know of any cheaper US made vises, other than scouring Craigslist.

 

[737mechanic]

Swivel base or stationary and what is your location? A few months ago another member asked a similar question and once I knew their approx location I was able to find him a Reed swivel jaw, swivel base vise and IIRC he got it for less than $100.

Chris

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I am in the Dallas area.

 

[737mechanic]

Ended up getting this vise. Seems to be the perfect vise for my box. Haven't mounted it yet but when I do I will post another pic.