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jeepfan.com Guide to a Jeeper's Garage
Hand Tools

Vise


NorthernTool.com benchtop vise

A vise is like a third strong arm.  It is an apparatus operated by rotating an internal screw used for clamping or holding a piece of work.  Usually something is clamped in a vise to allow other work to be performed with another tool such as a drill or file.
Types and Options

Vises come in a variety of sizes and have several kinds of head configurations.  Larger vises obviously have larger holding jaws and also have a deeper work area.  The work area is the depth from the top of the jaws to the bottom shank area where the screw mechanism is.  Some vises allow compound movements and/or rotate.  Often vises are also equipped with a small anvil area handy for hammering or driving objects.

Sizes

Usually measured in inches by the size of the jaws.

Heads

Most metal working vises have hardened steel jaws with a coarse gripping area for clamping onto steel.  Many vises have plastic or heavy rubber covers that can prevent marring or damage to a work piece.

Special Types

Drill Press Vise - These are smaller vises built for holding work onto a drill press deck.  They usually have a finer gripping surface and a higher precision screw mechanism.

Pipe Vise - Used for holding round pieces of pipe or tubing for threading or cutting.

Recommendation

8" bench mount vise with 360 degree swivel and anvil area.  4" - 6" drill press vise if you have a drill press.

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