You can use bench vises to clamp or hold the job firmly. The jaws of bench vises may join to hold the job and separate to release the job using screw or lever mechanism. Bench vises have different types of jaws to hold different types of material. Bench vises are useful in woodworking industry, automotive industry, welding and machining industry and other repair and manufacturing industries.

Bench vises are available in different types such as a woodworking bench vise, a light duty bench vise, a heavy duty industrial bench vise, a clamp-on bench vise and a multifunctional rotating bench vise.

Some important parameters you must consider before you select bench vises are

1. The type of job that you want to work on the bench vise
2. The type of jaws that the bench vise must have
3. The maximum diameter of job that the bench vise has to hold
4. The material of the job that the bench vise has to hold

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy bench vises from a reliable bench vise manufacturer

Once you understand your requirements, check out the products offered by different bench vise manufacturers.

I recommend: Reed Manufacturing Company is a reputable bench vise manufacturer that sells bench vises including combination bench and pipe vises. You can buy a bench vise at Adjustable Clamp Company, another reputable manufacturer of light duty and heavy duty bench vises. You can buy bench yoke vises and bench chain vises at RIDGID, one of the reputable manufacturers of bench vises.

Buy bench vises from bench vise distributors

You can compare different bench vises based on features and prices at the websites of retailers or distributors of bench vises.

I recommend: You can buy bench vises at National Tool Warehouse, a reputable bench vise distributor. MSC Industrial Direct is an industrial distributor that offers many types of vises including the bench vises. If you need hydraulic bench vise, check out the products offered by Shinn Fu Company of America, a reputable distributor.

Buy industrial bench vises from reliable industrial bench vise suppliers

You can also buy an industrial bench vise from a reputable bench vise supplier.

I recommend: If you are looking for machinists’ bench vises or combination pipe and bench vises, check out products offered by Yost Manufacturing Co., a reputable manufacturer of different types of heavy duty, medium duty, light duty and speciality vises and bench vise parts. You can buy a Wilton industrial bench vise at West Side Electric & Industrial Supply, an industrial distributor. MegaPalm.com is an online store that can provide you with a medium duty industrial bench vise.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always check the bench vise for any damage before clamping the work piece.
• •  Attach the bench vise securely to the workbench or table with the bolts and use washers under the nuts.