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A machinist vise is precision ground and the jaws are parallel to each other to a much closer tolerance than a mechanics vise. Normally a mechanics vise will have knurled jaws and a relativley crude sliding mechanism. A good case of a machinist vise is a Kurt vise.
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SEPTLS82514500 - Wilton Multi-Purpose Mechanic's Vises - 14500 (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.2 out of 10
Locking Type - ThreadedJaw Opening - 6 in
Editor's Rating : 9.2 out of 10
Locking Type - ThreadedJaw Opening - 6 in
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Wilton 21800 748A 8-Inch Jaw Width by 8-1/4-Inch Opening Mechanics Vise (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 8.8 out of 10
Jaw width: 8"Jaw opening: 8-1/4"
Editor's Rating : 8.8 out of 10
Jaw width: 8"Jaw opening: 8-1/4"
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Wilton 14500 4500, Reversible Mechanics Vise-Swivel Base, 5-1/2-Inch Jaw Width, 6-Inch Jaw Opening, 3-3/4-Inch Throat Depth (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.5 out of 10
Jaw Opening Expands To An Incredible 9-3/4-Inch When ReversedWhen Jaws Are In Normal Position, Jaw Width Measures 5-1/2" Wide With A 6" Opening
Editor's Rating : 9.5 out of 10
Jaw Opening Expands To An Incredible 9-3/4-Inch When ReversedWhen Jaws Are In Normal Position, Jaw Width Measures 5-1/2" Wide With A 6" Opening
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Ken-Tool 64800 KT4800 Professional Reversible Mechanics Vise, 8-Inch (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.4 out of 10
360 degree swivel baseMachined base plate - smooth swivel
Editor's Rating : 9.4 out of 10
360 degree swivel baseMachined base plate - smooth swivel
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Goplus® 6" Mechanic Bench Vise w/Anvil (Swivel) Table Top Clamp Press Swivel Base Heavy Duty (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.9 out of 10
Jaw Width: 6"Maximum opening: 5.7"
Editor's Rating : 9.9 out of 10
Jaw Width: 6"Maximum opening: 5.7"
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Yost 10855 Reversible Mechanics Vise, Model 855, 5.5", Blue (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.7 out of 10
5.5" Wide Jaws6" Jaw Opening (9-3/4" when reversed)
Editor's Rating : 9.7 out of 10
5.5" Wide Jaws6" Jaw Opening (9-3/4" when reversed)
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Yost Vises Multi-Purpose Reversible Combination Pipe and Bench Vise (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.1 out of 10
Bench vise with swivel base has a jaw width to grip a flat surface and provide clamping action for medium-duty applications, and has a reversible front jaw that expands the jaw opening for larger applications360-degree swivel base adjusts the direction of the jaws for proper placement and locks in place
Editor's Rating : 9.1 out of 10
Bench vise with swivel base has a jaw width to grip a flat surface and provide clamping action for medium-duty applications, and has a reversible front jaw that expands the jaw opening for larger applications360-degree swivel base adjusts the direction of the jaws for proper placement and locks in place
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Wilton 746 6-Inch Mechanics Vise (Click Link to Check Price on Amazon)
Editor's Rating : 9.3 out of 10
6" Jaw Width5-3/4" Jaw Opening
Editor's Rating : 9.3 out of 10
6" Jaw Width5-3/4" Jaw Opening
