Which Vise should I get?

[Spaggs]

Looking to purchase a good vise made in the USA. I'll use it to restore a couple of automobiles, build a race car or two and handy man stuff around the house. I've looked at Wilton and they seem to be a hearty product, but I don't need to go overboard as well. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Spaggs

 

[BanjoSavesTheDay]

This thread should be helpful to you: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62716

 

[rhastings80]

I would consider Ridgid if you are looking for new:

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/F-Series-Vises/index.htm

http://www.bettymills.com/shop/supe...egory/Swivel Base/manufacturer_id/Ridgid.html

The Wilton's are nice if you can find one used but the parts are seem to be hard to find and are expensive. Also I think the Ridgid ones are forged steel as I think the Wilton's are cast iron.

 

[06wt]

i have 4 or 5 for sale, all used but all fully restored using electrolysis

 

[mooman]

Are those 4 or 5 for sale listed here?

 

[alex71]

I have a couple for sale here, one is a Wilton.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69343&highlight=1765
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69344&highlight=vise

 

[Krokodil]

I'm also looking for a vise. Nothing worthwhile available second hand so I'll probably buy new.
Locally I can source:
Irwin
Groz
Ridgid

Which one should I look into?

 

[06wt]

Are those 4 or 5 for sale listed here?

i have the athol listed here but all the others i havent listed yet, heres a morgan i finished today got it from autopts71045 it needed paint and jaws so after an electrolysis bath and some paint i put the $50 worth of new jaws on it havent figured a price yet its a 4'' weighs 51lbs

 

[Krokodil]

Anybody else for some vise advise?

 

[06wt]

Anybody else for some vise advise?

just cuz your in south africa dosnt mean you have to buy new. But out of the 3 brands you listed ridgid is what i would go with, but im not sure about there new vises, the old ones were great.

 

[06wt]

im probly gunna sell the morgan i posted pics of for $135 + shipping if your interested

 

[Krokodil]

I think international shipping on a vise will be very high!

 

[06wt]

i dont know id have to check,

or you could check if your interested, vise weighs 51lbs so total shipping weight maybe 55lbs from zip code 60462

 

[Davefr]

I would consider Ridgid if you are looking for new:

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/F-Series-Vises/index.htm

http://www.bettymills.com/shop/supe...egory/Swivel Base/manufacturer_id/Ridgid.html

The Wilton's are nice if you can find one used but the parts are seem to be hard to find and are expensive. Also I think the Ridgid ones are forged steel as I think the Wilton's are cast iron.

Yes, Ridgids are better then Wilton IMHO:
- Stronger (Forged vs. cast)
- Greater depth and opening width
- Adjustable jaw alignment

 

[Krokodil]

This is what I want to hear about the ridgid!

 

[autopts71045]

Excellent restoration and did you have the new jaws or did you order them? Now, for you guys out there looking to buy a new vise instead of a used one, this is the perfect example in my mind why you should consider a used vise. This vise is every bit as good as a new one and better. I was the previous owner and I can tell you this vise was used sparringly. With those new jaws, it will outlast any vise being made today. At $135, its a very fair price.

 

[Coleman]

I like Vises!

 

[06wt]

Excellent restoration and did you have the new jaws or did you order them? Now, for you guys out there looking to buy a new vise instead of a used one, this is the perfect example in my mind why you should consider a used vise. This vise is every bit as good as a new one and better. I was the previous owner and I can tell you this vise was used sparringly. With those new jaws, it will outlast any vise being made today. At $135, its a very fair price.

got the jaws from morgan milwaukee they r nos

 

[ersatzs2]

A vise is one of those essential tools where you should splurge. Wilton C-1