Recommendations for a new vise?

[Rewind97]

I need a new vise in the shop in the $50 to $60 range. What do y'all recommend?

 

[Davefr]

I need a new vise in the shop in the $50 to $60 range. What do y'all recommend?

I recommend you increase your budget at least 5X if you want a decent "new" vise.

Or start the long gradual search for a classic used USA vise on CL, Ebay, G-sales, etc.

$50-60 will only get you the most primitive Chinese vise at HF if you want new. However it might tide you over until you find a great used vise.

 

[Shadowdog500]

Here is a brand new 4" Wilton delivered to your door for $51.49

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101V1S8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It's a China made Wilton. but for most home garages it's probably fine.

Chris

 

[Kaane]

Buy Craftsman Pro Vise.

$149 sometimes less. I saw some at my local Sears.

 

[McBrownie]

I need a new vise in the shop in the $50 to $60 range. What do y'all recommend?

I recommend an old vise. Check out the GJ classifieds, I think some members are selling some there. For that price range, the old iron will be much better than the new Chinese stuff.

 

[erty67]

Buy a good working used vise off CL. They're usually inexpensive and last forever if taken care of.

 

[zkling]

Used or new craftsman.

 

[joshs74nova]

Buy Craftsman Pro Vise.

$149 sometimes less. I saw some at my local Sears.

+1. I just ordered one off the website, and picked up in store. Well worth the $ for the professional model (red one). I'd do it again if I needed a second.