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Vise Pivot and Release Pin Assembly
Our Price:$36.94This vise pivot and release pin assembly is a replacement component for users maintaining compatible continuous rapid-acting vises. It supports restoration of the vise’s pivot and release pin...
Choose a Bench or Pipe Vise for Your Workholding Needs
Start with the type of material you need to hold, then compare mounting style, jaw features, positioning options, and compatibility requirements. This category includes bench vises for general clamping, pipe-capable models for round stock, a stationary parallel pipe vise, and selected mounting and replacement parts.
Popular examples in this category
Hold work securely at the bench
Use a utility bench vise for everyday clamping tasks. Choose models with built-in or permanent pipe jaws when work includes pipes or other circular stock, and consider an anvil surface when a built-in striking surface is useful.
Match the vise to the work surface and material
Compare jaw width, opening, throat, listed overall size, pipe capacity, and mounting approach. A clamp-on model mounts to a work surface, while bench-mounted and stationary configurations suit established shop setups.
Support shop and maintenance tasks
These vises are represented for general shop work, maintenance work, pipe holding, and hands-on clamping tasks. Swivel-base options can help position a workpiece at a more accessible working angle.
Check model compatibility for parts
Replacement jaw inserts, base assemblies, casing nuts, and locknut and bolt assemblies are made for specified compatible vise models. Confirm the vise model and applicable version before selecting a replacement component.
Stated capacity of the stationary parallel pipe vise.
Positioning range listed for one utility bench vise.
Listed for an available bench and pipe vise.
Rotation listed for the clamp-on swivel bench vise.
Compare the Main Product Types
Use this overview to narrow the category by workholding purpose and key represented features.
| Product type | Best suited for | Key selection points |
|---|---|---|
| Utility bench and pipe vises | General clamping plus pipe or round-stock holding | Compare jaw size, listed footprint, pipe jaws, swivel base, anvil surface, and replaceable jaws. |
| Clamp-on swivel bench vise | Workholding on a bench or work surface | Compare the clamp-on base, 45-degree left-or-right rotation, 4-inch jaw width, opening, throat, and double lockdowns. |
| Mounting brackets and replacement parts | Mounting, repair, or maintenance of a compatible vise | Verify the compatible vise model, version details where stated, and whether the item is a bracket, assembly, insert, or hardware part. |
Plan the right fit before choosing
Select a vise style that fits the work
General utility bench vises provide a practical clamping solution for everyday shop needs. For pipe and round stock, look for built-in or permanent pipe jaws. A stationary parallel vise is available with a stated 4-inch pipe capacity, while combination bench and pipe vises provide both main jaws and pipe jaws.
- Choose pipe jaws for pipes and other circular stock.
- Consider a swivel base for adjustable work positioning.
- Use listed dimensions to plan bench space.
Balance positioning, stability, and serviceability
A clamp-on swivel bench vise offers a work-surface mounting approach and rotates 45 degrees left or right. A utility bench vise with a 360-degree swivel base can be secured with two lockdowns. Other represented features include replaceable grooved or serrated jaws, enclosed designs that help keep contaminants out and lubrication in, and anvil work surfaces for striking tasks.
- Compare fixed, clamp-on, and swivel configurations.
- Look for replaceable jaws when that feature is needed.
- Consider enclosed spindle or enclosed vise designs where debris protection is a priority.
Match replacement parts carefully
Replacement components in this category are intended for specific vise models and, in some cases, particular model versions. Options include serrated jaw inserts, a replacement swivel base assembly, a casing nut assembly, and a locknut and bolt assembly. These parts support repair or maintenance of compatible vises rather than serving as universal replacements.
- Confirm the vise model before ordering a replacement part.
- Check stated version details where provided.
- Note whether an item is supplied as a single assembly, insert, or insert pair.
Common questions before buying
What is the difference between a bench vise and a pipe vise?
Bench vises hold general workpieces for clamping tasks. Pipe-capable models add pipe jaws for holding pipes and other circular stock.
When should I choose a swivel-base vise?
Choose a swivel-base model when adjustable work positioning is useful. Represented options rotate either 45 degrees left or right or provide a 360-degree swivel base.
Are replacement jaw inserts universal?
No. The listed jaw inserts are made for specified compatible vise models, so the vise model and applicable version should be confirmed before purchase.
What should I check before buying a replacement vise part?
Confirm the compatible vise model, review any stated version details, and make sure the part type matches the needed repair, such as jaw inserts, a base assembly, a casing nut assembly, or locknut and bolt hardware.
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