Vises

Hold work securely for filing, drilling, sawing and assembly. This collection brings together compact bench vises, purpose-built drill-press vises, classic hand vises and pin vises, plus watchmaker styles—sized for jewelry and small precision parts.

What you’ll find here

• Bench vises — rotating and fixed models for general holding and light forming.
• Drill-press vises — machined jaws and V-slots to center round stock for accurate drilling.
• Hand vises — wing-nut, hollow-center and wood-handled styles for secure gripping in hand.
• Pin vises — single or set configurations with interchangeable collets for wire, pins and micro-bits.
• Watchmaker/mini vises — compact, low-profile vises for delicate parts and quick bench mounting.

How to choose

• Task & jaw style: Smooth jaws protect finished surfaces; V-grooves help capture round wire and tubing.
• Capacity & reach: Check max jaw opening and throat height for your typical stock sizes.
• Mounting: Clamp-on bases are portable; bolt-down plates maximize rigidity on the main bench.
• Rotation: Swivel heads or rotating bases speed up repositioning without re-clamping the work.

Working on engraving or stone-setting under a microscope? Consider a dedicated rotating ball vise in our Engraving Blocks category.