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    Vise advise

    So I just got a house finally and I'm working on putting my garage together. Still need several things but I'm thinking my next purchase should be a good bench vise. I don't want to have to buy a new one in a couple years though cause I bought a piece of shit. So anyone got a good recommendation?

    I hear good things about Wilton but don't know what I'm looking for really. I've got a $50 gift card to home depot but I have a feeling a lot of those are as much crap as they look like. Not sure how I feel about Yost.

    I'm needing something that will hold up to the standard mechanical work as well as some periodic welding/ being used as a press.
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    Originally posted by Veight7 View Post
    So I just got a house finally and I'm working on putting my garage together. Still need several things but I'm thinking my next purchase should be a good bench vise. I don't want to have to buy a new one in a couple years though cause I bought a piece of shit. So anyone got a good recommendation?

    I hear good things about Wilton but don't know what I'm looking for really. I've got a $50 gift card to home depot but I have a feeling a lot of those are as much crap as they look like. Not sure how I feel about Yost.

    I'm needing something that will hold up to the standard mechanical work as well as some periodic welding/ being used as a press.
    Hit up craigslist and buy a used made in USA. I think all that homo depot sells is china junk.
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    • #3
      i use a 8" Wilton and it is awesome but very pricey for a guy that won't use it but everyso often.
      "It's another burrito, it's a cold Lone Star in my hand!"

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      • #4
        Hit up old people estate sales. In rural area's. Big vises are money.

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        • #5
          didn't even think about estate sales good idea. I think you are right about home depot/ lowes and such just selling imported crap that's when I don't think I should get one from there
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          • #6
            I have a 5 inch Wilton if your interested. Mine is made in USA not china. $100

            Std Duty, Enclosed, Combination Vise
            http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WILTON-Mechanics-Vise-2Z346
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            Last edited by kobuzz; 05-29-2013, 05:28 PM. Reason: more info

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            • #7
              I paid around $300 for my 8" Wilton, its a beast but i needed one that wouldnt fly apart when i go forming heated steel with it.

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