Bench Vise

I need a new bench vise. I like the type with the rotating head. Obviously, it has to be high quality and cheap
Recommendations?

 

I see a lot of them at flea markets and yard sales, but boy do they want a lot for the good ones.
Got some old Columbia vises that are heavy duty. Wilton makes a good vise also.
Get an idea of what they are going for and price used ones accordingly. Northern Tool has some Wilton vises on their site.
At the cabin, the previous owner left an import knock off on a home built work table. I use it but haven't put any real strain on it.

I usually wire brush old used vises and lube them up to make them work. After I wire brush them, I coat them with Penatrol Flood and it keeps the patina and keeps them from rusting. I usually end up burning off the paint anyway heating stuff up.

Dave

 

Old rotating head Colombian with 5 inch jaws which opens 7 inches mounted on heavy bench corner. Also, old 3-1/2" jaw Littlestown which opens only to 3-1/2" on small welding table. Both have really stood the test of time.

 

Craigslist? Facebook Marketplace? Wintons are good. Or a vintage big Craftsman. Check Garage Journal - there are some members there that are obsessed with old vises and anvils.

Everything you need to know about bench vises... - The Garage Journal Board

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=1sQqX8fSMr-fytMP9KSV0AU&q=site:garagejournal.com+bench+vises

 

Wilton is a wicked-excellent brand, if you can find an affordable used one. I have a small one on a ball-and-socket base, which is handy.

OTH, do you really need excellence, or just something you can beat up? I have a number of cheapos and they do a lot of work for not much money. The type that rotate in two planes can be very convenient.

The most I ever paid (used) was less than $100.

 

Wilton? Winton? One of those. I have one that's stranded in CA at my brother's place.

Winton is the car maker. Wilton.

 

I hate to be the one to tell you but Winton hasn't made a car since before WWII.

 

Uh huh. Aware. I could change that to "were?"

 

Sorry for the obvious association -



I was going to link "Rotating Head" but this is better.

 

I want the ones that Chuck has, but i can't afford it. New ones are like 1500.00! My present vise is some old Reed one. I got it free. It seems that people want 100 bucks for one in similar condition and i think they're nuts. I see vises all day on FB marketplace that are, to me, super over priced.

 

Need a vise for my new work bench. Any input on these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirec...6673500&id=7863147488579048&widgetName=sp_atf

https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirec...6673584&id=8057113772198606&widgetName=sp_atf

https://aax-us-east.amazon-adsystem...471009060901&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0

 

<never mind>

 

Got one old Columbia vise that is huge. Someone used the back to beat on some hot metal, but it doesn't hurt it. Got it years ago for $25.
Probably can open 10 or more inches,
Another smaller Columbia and the base rotates. I use that all the time.
Lots of smaller vises I haven't mounted yet. If I was at home, I'd attach pics.
I'm amazed at the people asking $100 or more for abused, worn out vises.

I would not pay half the price of a new one for one used, they will last a lifetime. Divide the price by the years of usefulness and the price seems better.


Dave

 

I'll play
maybe another two small ones laying around

 

Well, I got this one-



The best part is the price....free!
Dad got it for me for my birthday