20 Best American Made Bench Vise [2024]

Are you looking for the best american made bench vise? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling american made bench vise.

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1 Wilton WS6 Shop Bench Vise, 6' Jaw Width, 6' Max Jaw Opening (63302) Wilton WS6 Shop Bench Vise, 6" Jaw Width, 6" Max Jaw Opening (63302)
2 YOST Vises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe Vise with Swivel Base YOST Vises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe Vise with Swivel Base
3 Wilton 865M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 6-1/2' Jaw Width, 6' Jaw Opening (28812) Wilton 865M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 6-1/2" Jaw Width, 6" Jaw Opening (28812)
4 Wilton General Purpose 4-Inch Bench Vise, 4-Inch Opening (11104) Wilton General Purpose 4-Inch Bench Vise, 4-Inch Opening (11104)
5 Capri Tools 10516 Ultimate Grip Forged Steel Bench Vise, 6' Capri Tools 10516 Ultimate Grip Forged Steel Bench Vise, 6"
6 Yost Tools Vises 445 4.5' Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue Yost Tools Vises 445 4.5" Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue
7 BENCHMARK FR Ultra Lightweight Flame Resistant Shirt, 5.1 oz, Beige, XLT BENCHMARK FR Ultra Lightweight Flame Resistant Shirt, 5.1 oz, Beige, XLT
8 Yost Vises ADI-6, 6 Inch 130,000 PSI Austempered Ductile Iron Bench Vise with 360-Degree Swivel Base... Yost Vises ADI-6, 6 Inch 130,000 PSI Austempered Ductile Iron Bench Vise with 360-Degree Swivel...
9 The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
10 Wilton 880M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 8' Jaw Width, 8-1/2' Jaw Opening (28813) Wilton 880M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 8-1/2" Jaw Opening (28813)
11 Wilton 745 Mechanics Vise, 5” Jaw with Swivel Base (21400) Wilton 745 Mechanics Vise, 5” Jaw with Swivel Base (21400)
12 Wilton 550P Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-1/2' Jaw Width, 5' Jaw Opening (28824) Wilton 550P Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-1/2" Jaw Width, 5" Jaw Opening (28824)
13 WILTON Model 746 Mechanics Vise, 6 inch Jaw (21500) WILTON Model 746 Mechanics Vise, 6 inch Jaw (21500)
14 Yost Vises 5' Heavy-Duty Bench Vise, Double Swivel Rotating Vise: Head Rotates 360° Vertically,... Yost Vises 5" Heavy-Duty Bench Vise, Double Swivel Rotating Vise: Head Rotates 360° Vertically,...
15 Yost Vises 455 5.5' Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue Yost Vises 455 5.5" Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue
16 Zepp Tees 6.5 Creedmoor T-Shirt Precision Rifle Long Range Accuracy Caliber USA Heather Military... Zepp Tees 6.5 Creedmoor T-Shirt Precision Rifle Long Range Accuracy Caliber USA Heather Military...
17 Wilton 1765 Tradesman Vise, 6-1/2' Jaw Width, 4' Throat (28807) Wilton 1765 Tradesman Vise, 6-1/2" Jaw Width, 4" Throat (28807)
18 Wilton 400S Machinist Vise, 4' Jaw, 3-1/2' Throat, 6-1/2' Max Opening (28831) Wilton 400S Machinist Vise, 4" Jaw, 3-1/2" Throat, 6-1/2" Max Opening (28831)
19 Yost Vises Model 465 Heavy-Duty Industrial 6.5- Inch Combination Pipe and Bench Vise Tool with... Yost Vises Model 465 Heavy-Duty Industrial 6.5- Inch Combination Pipe and Bench Vise Tool with...
20 Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise, 4-1/2' Jaw Width, 3-1/2' Jaw Opening, 3-1/4' Throat (28805) Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise, 4-1/2" Jaw Width, 3-1/2" Jaw Opening, 3-1/4" Throat (28805)
Bestseller No. 1
Wilton WS6 Shop Bench Vise, 6" Jaw Width, 6" Max Jaw Opening (63302)
  • Built to Last: Heavy-duty 30,000 PSI gray iron casting
  • Quick and Easy Positioning: 360° swivel base with double lockdowns
  • Versatile Clamping: Built-in pipe jaws handle various pipe sizes
  • Large Anvil Work Surface: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs
  • Wilton Tools Guarantee: Backed by Wilton's industry-leading limited lifetime warranty
Bestseller No. 2
YOST Vises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe Vise with Swivel Base
  • Extreme-Duty Casting Clamp force: 13,400 lbs. and Torque rating: 316 Ft-Lb
  • Made from heavy duty 65, 000 PSI Ductile Iron castings, 3x stronger than cast iron vises
  • Jaw Width: 5" (12.7CM) x Jaw Opening: 5" (12.7CM) x Throat Depth: 4" (10.2CM) x Pipe Capacity: 0.125”D x 3.5"D (0.32CM x 8.9CM)
  • Vise head rotates 360° with respect to the vertical, locking at every 30° or (12) twelve different locking positions and equipped with a large 3.5"...
  • 360-degree interlocking (geared) swivel base with (2) lock downs adjusts the direction of the jaws for proper placement.No-pinch main screw handle
Bestseller No. 3
Wilton 865M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 6-1/2" Jaw Width, 6" Jaw Opening (28812)
  • GREATER DURABILITY: 60,000 psi ductile iron movable jaw and base.
  • SMOOTH OPERATION: Inclosed spindle keeps lubricants in and contaminants out for smooth operation.
  • LARGE ANVIL WORK SURFACE: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs.
  • PRECISION-MACHINED SLIDE BAR: Eliminates movement in the front jaw, regardless of opened distance.
  • NEEDLE ROLLER THRUST BEARING: Easier to apply and release greater clamping force.
Bestseller No. 4
Wilton General Purpose 4-Inch Bench Vise, 4-Inch Opening (11104)
  • LARGE ANVIL WORK SURFACE: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs.
  • BUILT FOR RUGGED USE: Crafted from 30,000 PSI ductile iron.
  • STABLE BASE: Swivel base rotates 360° and has double lockdowns.
  • SECURE GRIP: Hardened steel replaceable jaw inserts are machine serrated for a safe and secure grip under maximum torque.
Bestseller No. 5
Capri Tools 10516 Ultimate Grip Forged Steel Bench Vise, 6"
  • Contains 6 inches wide jaws, 8 inches jaw opening, and 3.5 inches throat depth
  • Made of 90,000 PSI tensile strength drop forged steel
  • Exerts 8,800 LBS of clamping force and comes with replaceable machinist and pipe jaws
  • Comes with 360 degree swivel base, large anvil, and corrosion resistant black oxide handle
  • Includes a lifetime warranty
SaleBestseller No. 6
Yost Tools Vises 445 4.5" Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue
  • Clamp Force: 3, 150 Lbs. And Torque Rating: 73 Ft-Lb
  • Jaw Width: 4. 5" X Jaw Opening: 4" X Throat Depth: 2. 62"
  • Pipe Capacity: 1/8" X 2" Diameter, Pipe Jaws Are Cast-In Place
  • 360-Degree Swivel Base With (2) Lock Downs Adjusts The Direction Of The Jaws For Proper Placement
Bestseller No. 7
BENCHMARK FR Ultra Lightweight Flame Resistant Shirt, 5.1 oz, Beige, XLT
  • Ultralight FR Shirt: This is an advanced ultralightweight FR shirt. Traditionally flame resistant shirts and FR clothing have been heavy and...
  • Breathable & Extreme Moisture Wicking: No one wants to wear fire resistant shirts that gets sweaty and stay sweaty throughout the day, so we designed...
  • CComfortable & Strong FR Clothing For Men: The core of our fabric is a grid structure made of the ballistic materials kevlar and ballistic nylon...
  • Inherent Fire Retardant Properties: The multihazard arc and flame resistant properties will not change regardless of the number of wash and wear...
  • Made In USA: We make all our Silver Bullet FR shirts in the U.S.A. We are a 16 year old family owner manufacturer, this allows us to maintain the...
Bestseller No. 8
Yost Vises ADI-6, 6 Inch 130,000 PSI Austempered Ductile Iron Bench Vise with 360-Degree Swivel Base...
  • Casting Clamp force: 17, 000 lbs. and Torque rating: 400 Ft-Lb
  • Made from high-strength 130, 000 PSI Au tempered Ductile Iron castings, 4x stronger than cast iron vises and 50% stronger than Forged Steel Vise (FSV)...
  • Jaw Width: 6" x Jaw Opening: 7. 8" x Throat Depth: 3. 7" x Pipe Capacity: 0. 75"D x 3. 5"D
  • Large 3. 5" x 3. 7" anvil work surface
  • 360-degree interlocking (geared) swivel base with (2) lock downs adjusts the direction of the jaws for proper placement
Bestseller No. 9
The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide
  • Rosenbauer, Tom (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 328 Pages - 07/01/2019 (Publication Date) - Lyons Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 10
Wilton 880M Mechanics Pro Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 8-1/2" Jaw Opening (28813)
  • 60,000 PSI DUCTILE IRON: Greater durability with lighter weight material.
  • ENCLOSED SPINDLE: Keeps lubricants in and contaminants out for smooth operation.
  • LARGE ANVIL WORK SURFACE: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs.
  • NEEDLE ROLLER THRUST BEARING: Easier to apply and release greater clamping force.
  • PRECISION-MACHINED SLIDE BAR: Eliminates movement in the front jaw, regardless of opened distance.
Bestseller No. 11
Wilton 745 Mechanics Vise, 5” Jaw with Swivel Base (21400)
  • EXTENDED LIFE: Replaceable hardened steel top and pipe jaws.
  • STABILITY: Swivel base rotates 360° and has double lockdowns.
  • BUILT FOR RUGGED USE: Crafted from 30,000 PSI ductile iron.
  • SMOOTH OPERATION: Fully-enclosed spindle keeps lubricants in and contaminants out.
  • LARGE ANVIL: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs.
Bestseller No. 12
Wilton 550P Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-1/2" Jaw Width, 5" Jaw Opening (28824)
  • Quick Setup: Indexed at 30 degree increments for quick set up.
  • Strong Grip: Replaceable hardened steel jaws with a serrated pattern ensure grip and a long life.
  • 360-Degree Rotating Head: Can clamp material at any angle
  • Lifetime Warranty: Product is built to last. Wilton warrants every product they sell against manufacturers’ defects.
  • Versatile Clamping: Built-in pipe jaws and V-jaw easily hold round objects vertically.
Bestseller No. 13
WILTON Model 746 Mechanics Vise, 6 inch Jaw (21500)
  • EXTENDED LIFE: Replaceable hardened steel top and pipe jaws.
  • STABILITY: Swivel base rotates 360° and has double lockdowns.
  • BUILT FOR RUGGED USE: Crafted from 30,000 PSI ductile iron.
  • SMOOTH OPERATION: Enclosed spindle keeps lubricants in and contaminants out.
  • LARGE ANVIL: Accommodates a wide range of striking needs.
Bestseller No. 14
Yost Vises 5" Heavy-Duty Bench Vise, Double Swivel Rotating Vise: Head Rotates 360° Vertically,...
  • Casting Clamp Force: 7,000 Lbs. And Torque Rating: 165 Ft-Lb
  • Durable Rotating Head Constructed In 60,000 Psi Ductile Iron, Stationary Body Cast In 30,000 Psi Cast (Grey) Iron
  • Jaw Width: 5" (12.7Cm) X Jaw Opening: 4-7/8" (12.4Cm) X Throat Depth: 3" (7.6Cm) X Pipe Capacity: 0.5"D X 2.5"D (1.3 X 6.4Cm)
  • 360 Degrees Rotating Head For Clamping Material At Any Angle
Bestseller No. 15
Yost Vises 455 5.5" Heavy-Duty Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Blue
  • Clamp Force: 4, 050 Lbs. And Torque Rating: 95 Ft-Lb
  • Jaw Width: 5. 5" X Jaw Opening: 5" X Throat Depth: 3. 25"
  • Pipe Capacity: 1/8" X 2. 5" Diameter, Pipe Jaws Are Cast-In Place
  • 360-Degree Interlocking (Geared) Swivel Base With (2) Lock Downs Adjusts The Direction Of The Jaws For Proper Placement
Bestseller No. 16
Zepp Tees 6.5 Creedmoor T-Shirt Precision Rifle Long Range Accuracy Caliber USA Heather Military...
  • Inspired by the hottest round in the long range rifle world.
  • Would make an awesome gift for the guy you know that can't get enough time at the range or the reloading bench.
  • We feature the best gun shirts, meme shirts and other funny pop culture parody.
  • All shirts made from high quality Gildan blanks unless otherwise noted.
  • American made, where we proudly support the second amendment and all gun rights.
Bestseller No. 17
Wilton 1765 Tradesman Vise, 6-1/2" Jaw Width, 4" Throat (28807)
  • ENCLOSED DESIGN: Keeps lubrication in and contaminants out for a lifetime of smooth operation
  • REDESIGNED SPINDLE: Improves overall product life and durability
  • PRECISION SLIDE BAR: Eliminates movement in the front jaw regardless of opened distance
  • PREVENT MARRING: Reversible jaw inserts are serrated on one side for extra grip and smooth on the other to prevent marring on softer surfaces
  • DURABILITY: Machined steel serrated jaws with phosphate coating provide increased durability and an extended life of use
Bestseller No. 18
Wilton 400S Machinist Vise, 4" Jaw, 3-1/2" Throat, 6-1/2" Max Opening (28831)
  • SAFE AND SECURE GRIP: Hardened steel, replaceable jaw inserts are machine serrated.
  • SMOOTH MOVEMENT: Sealed construction keeps lubrication in and contaminants out for a lifetime of smooth operation.
  • VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE: Massive cast iron body.
  • STEADY FRONT JAW: Precision slide bar eliminates movement in the front jaw, regardless of opened distance.
  • LARGE ANVIL WORK SURFACE: Designed to take a beating while forming and shaping materials.
Bestseller No. 19
Yost Vises Model 465 Heavy-Duty Industrial 6.5- Inch Combination Pipe and Bench Vise Tool with...
  • Exclusive Interlocking gear base securely attaches the bench vise to your workbench or mounting surface — No slipping or scratching; engineered for...
  • Smooth 360-degree rotating base with 2-point lock down - Ensures maximum stability and alignment for light- or heavy-duty work
  • High clamp force of 4,950 lb. and a torque rating of 116 ft-lb strongly grips metal work, woodworking projects, car repairs, pipe work and other home...
  • Large Capacity: Jaw Width (6.5”); Jaw Opening (5.5”), Throat Depth (3.75”), Pipe Capacity: 1/8” x 2.5”D, Replaceable Hardened Steel Serrated...
  • High-strength steel bar and 30,000 psi cast iron vise components
Bestseller No. 20
Wilton 1745 Tradesman Vise, 4-1/2" Jaw Width, 3-1/2" Jaw Opening, 3-1/4" Throat (28805)
  • ENCLOSED DESIGN: Keeps lubrication in and contaminants out for a lifetime of smooth operation.
  • REDESIGNED SPINDLE: Improves overall product life and durability.
  • PRECISION SLIDE BAR: Eliminates movement in the front jaw regardless of opened distance
  • DURABILITY: Machined steel serrated jaws with phosphate coating provides an extended life of use.
  • REVERSIBLE JAW INSERTS: Serrated on one side for extra grip and smooth on the other to prevent marring on softer surfaces

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FAQ:

Q: How to make a homemade bench vise?

A: How to make : This metal bench vise is divided in to two parts. First is fixed part and second is movable part. First step is, make a base of the metal bench vise. I have used 12mm thickness metal plate to make a base of this bench vise. Cut the 12mm metal plate in to the shape of image shown, using angle grinder. Dimension is 5.25”*7” (inch).

Q: What is a bench vice made for?

A: – Affordable vise for woodworking projects – Durable cast iron with baked-on enamel finish – Mounts to bench with lag screws – Slide-up steel dog holds workpieces for planing and flattening

Q: Are Wilton vises made in the USA?

A: Wilton moved production of the venerable Tradesman Vises overseas, but you still have a chance to purchase one of the last made in the USA units. We have a limited supply of U.S. produced Wilton Tradesman vises on hand. Buy a piece of American industrial history – and a vise that won’t let you down!

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