For what it is worth...if you have plenty of room the free standing vise on
a VERY STRONG post bolted to the floor would be best. If you have to put it
on a bench, give yourself as much space as possible. Bolt the bench to the
floor. Don't buy a cheap vise. If you can afford it, get a Wilton.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Landaiche <ken_landaiche@dlcc.com>
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, March 27, 1998 2:01 PM
Subject: What's your favorite vise?
>
>What's your favorite vise?
>
>I have this new, empty garage and want to get something better than the
>small Sears bench vise I have. I have an old Record woodworking vise,
>very nice to use.
>
>For that matter, my neighbor, who is into blacksmithing, swears by a
>free standing pole mounted vise. How does it compare to a bench mounted
>vise, besides offering 360 degree access?
>
>Ken Landaiche
>
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