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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:33:53 PM EST
No Chinese or Asian crap.
I will am open to something made in Germany. What says GD? |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:35:26 PM EST
[#1]
Wilton. About 2k for the made in the USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:36:16 PM EST
[#2]
Size and budget?
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:38:23 PM EST
[Last Edit: Coffin-Nail]
[#3]
Orange
 ETA Or Fireball |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:38:37 PM EST
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:40:24 PM EST
[#5]
Take your time and find a vintage USA vise that isn't beat to crap and is a reasonable price. Be prepared to do some cleaning and repainting.
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MN, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:46:13 PM EST
[#6]
Fireball tool.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:47:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: RhinelandArms]
[#7]
American made are the best. You can get older USA made ones off Ebay for a good deal.
Other than that, a machining vise is also good to have on hand too and may actually cost less. Any of the big box stores will be selling chinese crap, its pretty worthless stuff. |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:49:13 PM EST
[#8]
Budget: Under $1k.
My work buddy just said use the vises at work. I will report back tomorrow to see if I still need one. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:49:33 PM EST
[#9]
Tear of joy here due to your proper spelling of the word vise
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:53:13 PM EST
[#10]
Ebay link: https://www.ebay.com/b/Columbian-Vintage-Original-Collectible-Vises-Clamps/104041/bn_98478941
Which ones should I be looking at? I need a good vise to help be bend the mild steel "face frame" from the PDU I got today. My woodworking vise was not up to the task. |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 7:57:04 PM EST
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Posted: 10/21/2024 8:09:03 PM EST
[Last Edit: Type7SOT]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By feelthepayne: Fireball tool. Dont have one, but from the youtube videos they seem to be the best vice you can buy. Edit: VISE not vice |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 8:26:39 PM EST
[#13]
Go to your local scrap yard and see what they can dig up for you. My guy brought me a nice 6" Wilton with a slightly bent handle for $100. Everything else on it was solid and straight. I disassembled it, greased it up and have been using it for a couple of years now.
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Posted: 10/21/2024 8:47:14 PM EST
[#14]
Wilton Bullet.
3.5-4" jaws. |
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Posted: 10/21/2024 9:14:40 PM EST
[#15]
I'd normally say a wilton bullet but spend an hour watching fireball tool youtube channel and you'll see how it's junk compared to the fireball.
Buy once cry once |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 9:22:43 PM EST
[#16]
Double your budget, but another vote for Orange.
https://www.orangevise.com/orange-bench-vise/ |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 10/21/2024 10:25:19 PM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By feelthepayne: Fireball tool. When the US made ones actually come in stock they will be $3,800+ |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 6:14:36 AM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wizzi01: When the US made ones actually come in stock they will be $3,800+ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wizzi01: Originally Posted By feelthepayne: Fireball tool. When the US made ones actually come in stock they will be $3,800+ Yeah I love tools from the USA, however, over double the price for the same vise as the Taiwan version which has been beat to hell during testing and is the same exact vise just made in Taiwan is just too much for the USA vise. I have an old 205lb Starrett and a small Record vise at home but I still want the 5” Fireball Tools vise for some reason. I’m thinking about just mounting a small milling vise to my bench to act as my utility vise though. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:08:35 AM EST
[#19]
I had to go to eBay to find a decent USA made vice
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:16:33 AM EST
[Last Edit: xd341]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By feelthepayne: Fireball tool. We have 4 or 5 large Columbian bench vises. Tanks. Beat the fuck out of them and they just take it. |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:30:48 AM EST
[#21]
Vice Squad
 Vice Squad (1953) |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:39:12 AM EST
[#22]
Check local estate sales.
I found this US made Wilton model 535 vice that was still in its original box for $38. Rare find for a survivor but there are several folks who refurb these old vices and sell them on Etsy and EBay.  |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:41:22 AM EST
[#23]
Wilton
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:41:27 AM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TuskenRaider: Wilton. About 2k for the made in the USA I love an old Wilton bullet, but I'd buy a Fireball Hardtail if I was gonna drop 2k. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:18:49 AM EST
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:28:56 AM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By paul463: I love an old Wilton bullet, but I'd buy a Fireball Hardtail if I was gonna drop 2k. On this page, it claims "The Combo Pipe & Bench and Machinist Bullet vises are proudly built in the USA" https://wiltontools.com/vises/bullet-vises/ But when I click on Machinist and choose either the 4" or 5" and go to Acme, it states Country of Origin as Taiwan? https://www.acmetools.com/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832/731325760569.html |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:34:14 AM EST
[#27]
If you are gonna use it to make money, Orange.
If you are using it for general maintenance or hobby work then I'd look for a used one on FB marketplace or similar local listings. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:48:39 AM EST
[Last Edit: Firestarter123]
[#28]
I'd look for a used Starrett like this one - https://www.ebay.com/itm/285409163095
I have it's big brother and it's a 205lb beast. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:54:18 AM EST
[#29]
Plenty of quality used/antique vise on eBay. Cheap/US made too
Debating on sending one out for media blast + Cerakote lmao. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:57:30 AM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RickFinsta: If you are gonna use it to make money, Orange. If you are using it for general maintenance or hobby work then I'd look for a used one on FB marketplace or similar local listings.  The body is aluminum, not sure about the master jaws. The slide is all steel. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:58:42 AM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: How do you know which ones are USA made? On this page, it claims "The Combo Pipe & Bench and Machinist Bullet vises are proudly built in the USA" https://wiltontools.com/vises/bullet-vises/ But when I click on Machinist and choose either the 4" or 5" and go to Acme, it states Country of Origin as Taiwan? https://www.acmetools.com/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832/731325760569.html Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: Originally Posted By paul463: I love an old Wilton bullet, but I'd buy a Fireball Hardtail if I was gonna drop 2k. On this page, it claims "The Combo Pipe & Bench and Machinist Bullet vises are proudly built in the USA" https://wiltontools.com/vises/bullet-vises/ But when I click on Machinist and choose either the 4" or 5" and go to Acme, it states Country of Origin as Taiwan? https://www.acmetools.com/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832/731325760569.html The picture at your acme link 
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:59:38 AM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION: The picture at your acme link https://www.acmetools.com/dw/image/v2/BHBS_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-acme-catalog-m-en/default/dw56aee7aa/images/images/catalog/product/731325760569/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832-detail-view-4.jpg?sw=380 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION: Originally Posted By tifosi: Originally Posted By paul463: I love an old Wilton bullet, but I'd buy a Fireball Hardtail if I was gonna drop 2k. On this page, it claims "The Combo Pipe & Bench and Machinist Bullet vises are proudly built in the USA" https://wiltontools.com/vises/bullet-vises/ But when I click on Machinist and choose either the 4" or 5" and go to Acme, it states Country of Origin as Taiwan? https://www.acmetools.com/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832/731325760569.html The picture at your acme link https://www.acmetools.com/dw/image/v2/BHBS_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-acme-catalog-m-en/default/dw56aee7aa/images/images/catalog/product/731325760569/wilton-machinists-bench-vise-28832-detail-view-4.jpg?sw=380 |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 9:04:37 AM EST
[#33]
I have a tradesman that I bought 10 years ago.
Product Description Proudly made in the USA, the Tradesman round channel vise is designed to handle the most demanding clamping applications. Unlike most vises that have a fixed center nut, the Tradesman round channel vise nut is anchored at the rear which provides straight line pull and even pressure resulting in greater durability. The round channel design also allows for a completely enclosed spindle and nut assembly keeping debris out and lubrication in for a lifetime of smooth operation. For ultimate versatility, the Tradesman vise is equipped with main jaws, pipe jaws and a machined anvil work surface. From the Manufacturer The Wilton 63200/1755 Tradesman Vise is great for general purpose, service, or maintenance work. Holds pipes, fittings, machined parts, fabrications, and components. Wider jaws provide for a greater clamping surface. A fully enclosed spindle and nut increases the life of this vise. This vise has a 360 degree swivel base with double lockdowns, a precision turned sidebar, and is made from 60,000 PSI tensile ductile iron. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 2:25:44 PM EST
[#34]
I picked this Reed 106 up a couple months ago for $150 and other than the handle it's pretty clean. I would take a vintage Reed over a Wilton any day of the week.
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Posted: 10/22/2024 2:35:13 PM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: I picked this Reed 106 up a couple months ago for $150 and other than the handle it's pretty clean. I would take a vintage Reed over a Wilton any day of the week. https://imageshack.com/i/pmwIP49Zj Here's another option, be sure to read the description: Older Craftsman |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 5:09:49 PM EST
[#36]
Craig's List I bought a Mac Tools vice $100.00
I think it's made by Columbian. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 5:16:58 PM EST
[#37]
Orange.
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Posted: 10/22/2024 5:31:33 PM EST
[#38]
I’ve got a Columbian for around the house.
Work related gets the money for Wilton |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 5:46:34 PM EST
[#39]
Here is the look I'm after with the 106, should be a fun project.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 5:55:32 PM EST
[Last Edit: tsg68]
[#40]
Why Germany? Polish vises are solid.
Most of the American companies aren’t even making vises here anymore, they’re “international” lines now. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 6:07:22 PM EST
[Last Edit: BigDeeeeeeee]
[#41]
Designed in USA, built in Taiwan. They were going to sell a US version, idk the status of that.
https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 6:15:11 PM EST
[#42]
Auctions have Wilton and other USA made brands all the time. You'll get it a LOT cheaper at auction.
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Posted: 10/22/2024 6:18:35 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tsg68: Why Germany? Polish vises are solid. Most of the American companies aren’t even making vises here anymore, they’re “international” lines now. You have some examples? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 6:59:32 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By binthere: You have some examples? Atco, FPU, Bison, all quality vises. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 7:00:21 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigDeeeeeeee: Designed in USA, built in Taiwan. They were going to sell a US version, idk the status of that. https://fireballtool.com/products/fireball-hardtail-vise https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/27773/IMG_0674_jpeg-3356115.JPG Taiwanese |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 8:40:45 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tsg68: Taiwanese Does it really matter if it's better? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2024 10:06:16 PM EST
[Last Edit: tsg68]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Coffin-Nail: Does it really matter if it's better? OP said no Asian. If he wanted Taiwanese I’d recommend a Yost. Yost still makes the 34C here in the States but it’s over a $1000 usually. Their heavy duty, high tensile strength vises are still nice vises and relatively inexpensive though manufactured overseas. |
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Posted: 10/22/2024 10:24:14 PM EST
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Posted: 10/22/2024 10:26:52 PM EST
[#49]
God almighty I didn’t realize vises were so expensive that’s crazy.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/23/2024 7:07:33 AM EST
[Last Edit: tsg68]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xd341: Eric's vise isn't really something I'd beat on. Too pretty. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/312716/benchvise_teaser_022__80015_1572892665-2123770.jpg The body is aluminum, not sure about the master jaws. The slide is all steel. More of a precision vise, not a mechanics vise. The key to a good vise for beating parts apart and torquing heavily on is ductile iron construction and the tensile strength of it. Cheap vises are just plain cast iron. Precision vises and corrosive environment vises are different animals and usually steel or stainless steel. What you want is a vise that won’t distort, can handle shock and survive with it’s jaws still in alignment. This is where high tensile, ductile iron shines. |
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