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Posted: 5/15/2005 11:06:17 AM EDT
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I need a vice for the workbench so I can start doing barrel changes and such. I've been told I need at least a six inch vice for such things. But knowing that all the experts at this hang out here, I thought I'd ask you. So what should I look for in a vice? |
 Monkey see - monkey do.  Your imagination is more "open" than mine is, BTW. |
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I just got a new Columbian vise, in 5". It was fairly inexpensive,has a cool silver vien finish, and it's quality rivals much higher priced units. I can highly recommend this brand. Mine was a gift from my Father, but I think Lowes carries them. EDIT: Just looked at Lowes.com only saw the 4 1/2 model...for only 19.99 might have to get one. They used to have larger sizes.The 5 or 6" model with reg. and pipe jaws is around $100 I think. |
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I bought the most basic model Home Depot had. This is after breaking (yes, the metal on the base actually cracked) the most basic model Harbor Freight had. I think this was the one I got  Wilton 4 1/2 In. Workshop Vise Model 50504 This workshop vise features a light-weight design perfect for the home craftsman. Cast iron construction make it durable. Vise features built-in pipe jaws. The serrated jaw face provides for positive grip. Built-in anvil gives additional use. Vise base swivels 270 degees and has a single lock. • Throat depth 2 3/8 inches • Pipe capacity 1 1/2 inches • Jaw width 4 1/2 inches • Jaw opening 4 inches Store SKU# 153683 Price: $21.46/ea |
That's kinda cool.... |
A_Free_Man I broke that exact vise. Mine was a birthday present and was bought at Home Depot. So no money lost. It breaks at the threaded rod. I put a cheater bar on the handle because the barrel was slipping. But I did finish the project.  Sometime I don't know my own strength. My new vise will be a Wilton.
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Mine looks like that but it's a 6" vise. Works great. |
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