Let's Talk About Vises!

[Nicaburns]

6.5" - Compact Hardtail Vise

www.fireballtool.com

This one is likely a bit more appropriate for most

 

[rookhawk]

One of the greatest Vises ever made is the Gressel. They are made in Switzerland.

Pictured for reference, you have a sliding base so you can adjust the working height and rotating the vise 360 degrees. The back jaw is the dynamic jaw meaning where you stand at the bench to address the work is always the same. It's a very novel concept and is beloved by skilled gunsmiths.

 

[Philip Glass]

I don't have a proper workshop here at the ranch. My only vise is a cheapo on my welding trailer. Someday I want to be like you guys! A guy can dream right?

 

[Muskox]

One of the greatest Vises ever made is the Gressel. They are made in Switzerland.

Pictured for reference, you have a sliding base so you can adjust the working height and rotating the vise 360 degrees. The back jaw is the dynamic jaw meaning where you stand at the bench to address the work is always the same. It's a very novel concept and is beloved by skilled gunsmiths.

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All vises have this, but it is normally an upgrade.

I will look that up.

 

[coreydb]

I have a versa vice, a 6" heavy duty bench and a patternmaker vice from Grizzly Ind.

 

[Mike B.]

I use a Wilton that I put on a removeable trailer hitch style receiver so I can get it out of the way when it is not in use. It gives me entire use of the bench when not needed, which was a nice upgrade. The vise basically only gets used for firearm related stuff. I always thought I would use it for more things. I think that is typical of tool buying though for me, I will buy something thinking I will use the hell out of it for all kinds of things, and then in reality it gets used maybe twice a year.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I have an American made Wilton 1750, that is Snap-On branded. It’s been a good vice and has held up pretty well to the abuse my father and the farm hands have put it through.