Seeking decent bench vise

41mag · Nov 17, 2018

....that's more for pistols than long guns.

Been looking at the 'Ultimate versatile' by Garrett Wade @ $100 + jaw inserts & shipping=over $150. Maybe I don't need a 2 axis capacity yet it seems so useful.

Links/comments/warnings/bawdy humor solicited.

daved20319 · Nov 18, 2018

Good luck. You can either buy cheap and crappy at the Big Box, or be prepared to spend some serious coin. That said, if you think prices on bench vises are bad, check out machinists vises

. Sorry, I know that's not really helpful, good luck.

Dave

ETA: Actually went and looked at it, looks like a nice unit, nor does the price seem out of line. DON'T skip the 2 axis adjustability, especially for gun work. Being able to get a work piece in just the right orientation is worth a lot. It may not save you any money, but the savings in aggravation, priceless.

41mag · Nov 18, 2018

daved20319 said:
Being able to get a work piece in just the right orientation is worth a lot. It may not save you any money, but the savings in aggravation, priceless.

music to the ears, thanks

Crohnos01 · Nov 18, 2018

Sorry... My mind is in a funny spot today. I read the thread title and immediate thought "As opposed to an indecent bench vise? Something wearing a skimpy 32 acp for example?"

Need...more...coffee...