Any suggestions where I can order a decent, inexpensive woodworking vise?
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19 years ago
Any suggestions where I can order a decent, inexpensive woodworking vise?
Is $100 too much? If not consider the Wilton that I picked up at Lowes, of all places. It has a pivot plate that can be removed. It's a pattern maker's vise, IIRC. I had previously wasted my money on a cheap ($40) Shop Fox vise, which now sits unused in my attic. I replaced the cheapy within a couple of months...
David
Doug wrote:
Shipping can be expensive as these can be heavy. Record vises (Make in the UK) are excellent quality. I like the quick release feature, although that is more money. Don't skimp on a vise, it will be your friend for many years. Expect to spend $100.
Check the local antique stores. Old Wiltons and Columbians are fairly common and inexpensive. Take a look at eBay for that matter.
Dave in Fairfax
I am looking at poicking up a vise as well as I am planning on builing a bench. There looks to be some decent vises on the Lee Valley site.
Cheers,
Paul
That depends on what you consider inexpensive and, unless you find a "deal" somewhere, the term decent and inexpensive is almost mutually exclusive when it comes to vices.
that applies to "vises" too! :)
David
MikeG wrote:
I've heard very good things about the Veritas Twin Screw Vise ($159 at Lee Valley). That's what I'll be putting on my benches someday - at least until I start going with the Tucker Vises. : )
JP
************************* To every craftsman, a bench.
I've got a pair of the Lee Valley front vises on my bench. Great value for your $.
djb
I've got a vise... I smoke cigarettes!
BUUWWAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Alex
I think I can see however that the Rocords shown on LV site, no sliding dogs, is that a problem?
Alex
At least in Canada, the Record quick-release vises are no longer available. I checked with two sources, one being LV.
- Daniel
I bought a couple of Wiltons from Home Depot a few years ago on clearance for $7ea. They work well for me & I guess the brand name is well known.
Grandpa
Doug wrote:
I bought one of these from Lee Valley
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