Recommend me a new bench vise

[blsnelling]

I would love that 4 1/2" Wilton!

 

[Guido Salvage]

I once bought literally a pallet of vices at an auction in PA for $50.00. Many were Wiltons, even selling them at fire sale prices I made a tidy sum.

 

[Rudedog]

I'm going to look at a 3.5" jaw wilton bullet machinist vise in my town that a guy is selling for $120 later today or tomorrow.

 

[bulletpruf]

I'm going to look at a 3.5" jaw wilton bullet machinist vise in my town that a guy is selling for $120 later today or tomorrow.View attachment 550230

Vise doesn't look like it's ever been used! Still has the factory sticker. At $120, that's a good deal as long as there's no hidden damage.

 

[Rudedog]

Vise doesn't look like it's ever been used! Still has the factory sticker. At $120, that's a good deal as long as there's no hidden damage.

Thanks. I thought so too and its about 2 miles from my fortress.

 

[blsnelling]

Big and pricey.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tls/5925855391.html

 

[Rudedog]

Big and pricey.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tls/5925855391.html

$762 brand new free shipping. As a member of the unwashed I feel that's a reasonable price. But I must qualify that further by admitting that I still have a positive balance in my emergency fund after Christmas.

 

[jmssaws]

I can definitely say for your average home shop a 10" is way too big,my Columbian weighs a 100lb I bet.
I rarely use it,the smaller craftsman is what I use,I forget what model it is but I've seen some on ebay for 3-400$

 

[blsnelling]

$762 brand new free shipping. As a member of the unwashed I feel that's a reasonable price. But I must qualify that further by admitting that I still have a positive balance in my emergency fund after Christmas.

$529 w/free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004XPVI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_2S8DybMWVWS0M

 

[1Alpha1]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/tls/5953769899.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/tld/5948098309.html

 

[blsnelling]

4 1/2" Wilton for $389 w/free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004XPVG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_Us9DybNBKW1E7

 

[bulletpruf]

4 1/2" Wilton for $389 w/free shipping

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004XPVG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_Us9DybNBKW1E7

I haven't seen one in person, but that seems like a pretty good deal on a brand-name made in the USA vise.

 

[bulletpruf]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/tls/5953769899.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/tld/5948098309.html

The vintage bullet is a good deal. Just needs some fresh paint or use as-is. Jaws look like new.

 

[cskeller07]

I have a newer Craftsman. Junk! Boat Anchor

 

[cskeller07]

Side note: Why is this in the chainsaw thread?

 

[JackJ]

Thanks for all the suggestions! Unfortunately, my local Craigslist has nothing at the moment--I'd have to drive at least an hour to check out anything interesting. That 4.5" new Wilton is tempting, but I think I am going to go with the Yost 750 DI after all. Under $200 with free shipping, and my back is liking the idea of my saw being a few inches higher.

To answer the post above--I posted here in Chainsaws since that's mostly what I'll be using it for. Also just ordered one of Homelite410's chain vises, and very much looking forward to putting this combo to use. But I will be keeping my eye out when garage and yard sale season starts up again.

 

[NormP]

I'm posting here in the chainsaw forum since about 90% of the use will be holding a saw while I sharpen.

Side note: Why is this in the chainsaw thread?

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[BranchManagr]

never been dissatisfied with my mild steel vice: 3inch wide jaws that open by 120mm with a 3 by 3inch hammering plate covering the screw mechanism (Record model 120).

Works great to recondition my guide bars, but funny that i put my handsaws on my lap when i sharpen them

 

[blsnelling]

I just measured and found that my cheap Crapsman is 5 1/2". I don't want anything smaller. I've got my buddy, @Stihl 041S , keeping his eye out for a nice one to restore.

 

[blsnelling]

@bulletpruf , is that a model 1745, 450S, or C-1?