The Best Bench Vise for Your Workbench – Reviews & Guide 2024

At 63 pounds, Yost 750-DI is the heaviest on our list. It is also the one with the highest price tag. However, it is considered very good value for money when its size and features are taken into account.

The 750-DI head is equipped with three sets of replaceable, hardened steel jaws: top jaws, pipe jaws and V-jaws. It rotates 360 degrees with 12 locking positions (at every 30 degrees). This allows objects to be clamped at an angle.

This industrial-strength vise has a swivel base with four mounting tabs for securing it to the bench. It sports a large reinforced anvil that can also serve as an additional work surface.

This may be the bulkiest on our list, but some users see it as having an excellent weight for a 5-inch vise. Smooth slide, well-machined jaws, and solid lockdown are also listed among the pros.

This medium-duty, all-steel vise comes with a jaw width of 6.5 inches and a jaw opening of 5.5 inches.

The model has a 360-degree swivel base and now comes with two lockdowns. A previous model has been criticized for featuring only one lockdown. Seems the manufacturer has taken note.

This vise is part of the Yost Apprentice Series, which targets home craftsmen. The products are made from a combination of cast iron and steel. This means they can handle higher clamping pressures compared to standard cast iron vises.

The general opinion is that the Yost 465 is one of the best choices for people who need a vise for home use. It is solid, easy to use and can be put to work on various projects. Yost 465 can help you in your woodworking, metal, automotive or more specialized pursuits.

This is another Chinese-made product that has also garnered very good reviews. In fact, the Tekton 54004 appears to offer the best value when its price is considered in relation to its functionality.

The general opinion is very positive. It is seen as a great choice for the home workshop. Many of the most satisfied customers point out that it is easy to bolt down and clamps tightly without play.

Tekton 54004 appears to be much liked by people with a firearm hobby. One such person describes the vise as a “flawless” gunsmithing tool.

Overall, the product is considered a very good purchase by the majority of buyers. A massive proportion of the reviews gives the Tekton 54004 the highest rating, describing it as excellent value for the money spent.

When you need a vise for your home projects and budget is an issue, your best choice might be the Yost LV-4 home vise. It is the second-cheapest among the products reviewed here.

It also has a 240-degree swivel base that makes it convenient to position for work. Thanks to the built-in pipe jaws, it can hold pipes and tubes in the diameter range of 0.6 inches to 1.85 inches.

Overall, Yost LV-4 is considered a great purchase, especially for people who need a device for light-duty projects. While compact in size, it is sturdy enough and particularly suitable for small home workshops.

While not among the cheaper offerings on our list, Wilton 63302 wins on other counts.

The 25,000 pound casting makes this vise a durable one. You can also replace its serrated top jaws. According to the manufacturer, the Wilton Shop product line is designed with general-duty applications in mind.

Wilton 63302 is not without its critics, but the product is generally viewed as a very good choice. Most satisfied customers consider it great value for money.

Most happy customers point to the sturdiness of the Wilton. One even says it appears heavy-duty enough to tackle commercial projects. Another feature mentioned in praise is the ability to tighten both sides through the swivel locks.

In general, the product is seen as a well-made one, offering good size for general use and an affordable price. The majority of the user reviews on Amazon have Wilton 63302 rated with five stars.

People happy with the purchase of Irwin 226306ZR consider it money well spent. Most of them like the solid, sturdy build, the smooth movement of the jaw and the stability. One buyer notes that the rotating base locks in perfectly.

Although happy with its performance, some users don’t really consider Irwin 226306ZR a heavy-duty vise. On the other hand, some find it more than needed for home use.

Overall, the majority of buyers regard the product as a great investment for your home workshop.

As for criticisms, one owner lists the lack of a v-grove in the jaws for holding round objects such as bolts.

Although last on our list, Olympia 38-604 is by no means without its perks for the DIY-minded homeowner.

For starters, it is obviously the tool for those on a very tight budget. It is the cheapest of the bunch and also very light, weighing at 12 pounds.

While lower rated than the other models, this one has its fair share of fans. Most of the users find it a great home tool for the price. Many people who own this one actually like its compactness most. They see it as a great addition to a small workshop where the tool is in moderate use.

Some also praise the pipe jaws, while others like the easy swivel of the base and the tight clamp. One owner finds it very good that a budget vise like this has a pipe clamp under the main jaws.

Some of the critical remarks have to do with the screw mechanism, which sometimes catches. However, this does not seem to impair performance and it remains a very good choice for moderate woodworking or gunsmithing.bSome owners also report that the jaws do not line up exactly straight.

It has also been noted that the tool is sometimes hard to manipulate. However, the issue can be resolved by greasing the tool as soon as taken out of the box.