Recommendations for a mechanic/bench vice.

turbotalon1g · 03-30-2014

I had a HF 6" or 8" swivel and it was junk.
Just needed for general car stuff and welding crap.

Thanks

Pushit2.0 · 03-30-2014

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4217_200334217

I have the 6" version of this, great vice for the price.

blageo23 · 03-30-2014

I have no experience with this but I was at menards yesterday and looked at them. They seem pretty solid and a pretty good price.

**JET** · 03-30-2014

Yep, Wilton is the big dog for vises.

turbotalon1g · 04-06-2014

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Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4217_200334217

I have the 6" version of this, great vice for the price.

I can't find the 6" version of that.

Pushit2.0 · 04-12-2014

I measured mine and it's the 5"

tehehodi · 04-13-2014

^lol, sorry. Carry on.

**goodhart** · 04-13-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehehodi

^lol, sorry. Carry on.

Jelly azn?

turbotalon1g · 04-13-2014

I'm still looking I'm going to probably get that one for now.

Fejery4491 · 04-13-2014

I got a prograde vice from fleet farm. I believe its a 6 in. I smash joints out on it and just really beat the shit out of it all the time. I've had to reinforce my workbench several time to handle the loads I stick on it. The only thing I dislike about it is the bar used to tighten it. Seems a little wimpy and would probably bend if you got too crazy tightening something.