Quality Vise

[Tzed250]

Really?

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

Lol. Yeah, really. I know what a machine vise will hold. I have nearly 15 years running CNC and manual machine tools. Machine vises have ultimate rigidity at the cost of versatility.

I would get something like this:

http://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/pro...tedParts=false

[CLHC]

Southern Tool Smith and Hamilton Inc.

Made in the U.S.A. where indicated. Hope you find what you're looking for!

[Hmac]

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

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

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Wilton makes vises for less than that.

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

In your opinion, what makes the difference between a $100 vise and a $500 vise? Why would one need one vs the other for their home workshop?

[MarkG]

Lol. Yeah, really. I know what a machine vise will hold. I have nearly 15 years running CNC and manual machine tools. Machine vises have ultimate rigidity at the cost of versatility.

I would get something like this:

http://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/pro...tedParts=false

I have never run across a situation in which my GMT vise couldn't be used. In addition to the the vise you are recommending, you will need two or three additional tools before you can do any work on an AR-15. They don't like to be clamped off center and jaw lift creates problems. The mounting height over the work surface also creates a requirement for a very solid workbench. The throat depth is the only possible drawback.

[Ryno12]

Wilton makes vises for less than that.

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

In your opinion, what makes the difference between a $100 vise and a $500 vise? Why would one need one vs the other for their home workshop?

Of course they do. I was assuming he was looking at the "$5-700" types of vises. There's a ton of options available for under that. Just not the quality equivalent at Homier or Harbor Freight. Honestly, I did very little research for the OP since that is his job. My point was that if he didn't want to drop that kind of coin, there are quality options available.
As to your question, unless you've never used a $500 vise, I'm sure you are well aware of the difference between a $100 to $500 vise. Out of about approximately 150 vises we have at work, most are high end Wilton's. The cheaper ones we do have are sloppy. The jaws don't hold true when clamping on one side. They loosen easily. They don't grip well. The clamping/swivel levers bend. This goes on. It's almost like asking what's the difference between a Oly & KAC?
Vises take abuse. Quality vises take more of it. It really depends what the end user needs it for, that dictates the level of quality.


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[GH41]

Thanks a lot guys!! I have decided to buy once and go with Wilton. I found a new 1755 for $400 and 1745 for about $50 less both shipped. Now I have to decide to 4 1/2" or 5 1/2". Thanks again. GH

[Hmac]

I know you mean vise, rather than vice.

I've used expensive vises. They're nice, but for my relatively crude needs, unnecessary.

[Ryno12]

I know you mean vise, rather than vice.

Can I blame it on Tapatalk?

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[Hmac]

Can I blame it on Tapatalk?

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Absolutely

[MAP]

Take a look at the Yost Vices. Made in the USA. I received this one for father's day. I'm very happy with it. Amazon is a good source.