Quality Vise

[GH41]

I am looking for a quality 5" vice that won't break my bank. I have been looking for a used Wilton for years with no luck. I cannot bring myself to spend $5-700 for a new one. My budget is $300. Any ideas?? GH

[Hmac]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...ps+bench-vises

Personally, I bought some cheap Chinese import vise from Northern Hydraulics 20 years ago. I think I paid $50. It has taken horrible abuse and functions like new.

[Tzed250]

A. Cheap

B. Decent quality

C. Available

Choose two...

[MarkG]

I am looking for a quality 5" vice that won't break my bank. I have been looking for a used Wilton for years with no luck. I cannot bring myself to spend $5-700 for a new one. My budget is $300. Any ideas?? GH

Glacern Machine Tool GSV-550

With this or similar vise and a set of v-blocks, there really isn't an AR-15 project that can't be completed.

[Tzed250]

Glacern Machine Tool GSV-550

With this or similar vise and a set of v-blocks, there really isn't an AR-15 project that can't be completed.

Looks like a decent copy of a Kurt, but machining vises typically have little throat which makes for limited use.

[MarkG]

Looks like a decent copy of a Kurt, but machining vises typically have little throat which makes for limited use.

Really?

http://s1363.photobucket.com/user/Ba...C/Shop%20Tools

[Hmac]

I didn't realize that the OP needed the vise for precision machine work. For my needs, size and solid mounting are all that matters. I don't mind spending money on good tools (SnapOn, MAC, Milwaukee) but for my non-machinist, non-precision needs, I can't imagine spending even $300 on a vise.

[rero360]

I second the vote for the Glacern, if that's the kind of vise you are looking for, I personally have one and have used numerous Kurts at work and school, and as far as I can tell the quality is about the same, haven't put the Glacern thru hard use though.

[SilverBullet432]

If you werent looking for a precision vise id just go to harbor freight..

[Ryno12]

If you werent looking for a precision vise id just go to harbor freight..

...except the OP is looking for a quality vise.

OP, if you don't want to spend the money on a Wilton, I believe Ridgid has some vises in the $300-400 range. If you have a Home Depot nearby, they might have something.

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