Looking for a vice

**mac_man_luke** · 7th June 2009, 02:29 AM

Hello all

My work bench is getting to the stage that i need to find a vice

There does not seem to be a huge range out there and they vary greatly in price eg from $80 to 800+

What would people recommend? something like a record #52/53 for around $280?

Is there a cheaper way that will still get the job done?

Im sure a veritas would be good but out of my price range

**kiwioutdoors** · 7th June 2009, 08:00 AM

Depends on the style of your bench but a record 52 1/2 should be available second hand for 50-70 dollars.
If you want screw type vices then carbatec or one of the other specialist plave is a good place to start.

**pommyphil** · 7th June 2009, 09:04 AM

The latest Australian Wood Review #63, has a good review of Quick action Vices.

**Buzzard** · 7th June 2009, 09:09 AM

I got excited when I saw the thread title, "Looking for a vice"...

I've got several of my own.

Then I realised you meant a bench vise. I bought a Record 521/2 in top condition at a garage sale for... wait for it... twenty bucks.

I suspect it was one of those "recently divorced" sales because the woman running it was a dead-set bitter Amazon type who obviously was not keen on men... even a magnificent example like myself!

I snapped up a few other w/w tools and bits and pieces including a couple of old planes for ten bucks a pop.

My wife is an avid antique collector who always had to drag me to garage sales but since my brush with the bitter Amazon, I'm the first one in the ute on Saturdays!

The moral of this story is that there are some real bargains out there so I wouldn't be rushing to pay hundreds of dollars on the shiny new stuff. Besides, I'm convinced that the "New is better" idea does not always apply to tools! Take Stanley Bailey planes for example!

Buzz

**Pat** · 7th June 2009, 09:15 AM

And to carry on with Buz's theam, last weekend I picked up an 8" Dawn QR vice for a Lobby LLoyd . . . pity I have already got two vices on the main bench and several engineering ones strewn around the shed . . . but it has already been claimed.

**Vann** · 7th June 2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Buzzard

I bought a Record 521/2 in top condition at a garage sale for... wait for it... twenty bucks.

Originally Posted by Buzzard

I snapped up a few other w/w tools and bits and pieces including a couple of old planes for ten bucks a pop.

I think you're gloating

.

You might be in the wrong thread. Try "Monday evening show'n'tell"

Cheers, Vann.

**Buzzard** · 7th June 2009, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Vann

I think you're gloating

.

Cheers, Vann.

I think you might be right!

But then, I'm an aussie... I've got good reason to gloat!

Buzz

**Buzzard** · 7th June 2009, 09:32 AM

Seriously, I shudder to think how much money I wasted always buying brand new stuff and shunning second-hand. I have learned (painfully) that in our hobby you can't compromise on safety and workmanship, but you can compromise on purchases if you are patient and buy wisely.

Buzz

**mac_man_luke** · 7th June 2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by pommyphil

The latest Australian Wood Review #63, has a good review of Quick action Vices.

And i just let me subscription expire

Will look out for a second hand vice, dont really seem to have much luck with that though!

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