Being enthusiastic DIYers, we were excited to test the top bench vises for ourselves—and determine which ones really offered the gripping power we needed. We decided to try them in our own workshop.

A bench vise is indispensable in most professional garages; they also make a valuable addition to the DIYer’s workbench. There are many types of vises. But a bench vise is (probably) what pops ...

Chances are pretty good that most of us have used a bench vise to do things far beyond its intended use. That’s understandable, as the vise may be the most powerful hand tool in many shops ...

Chances are pretty good that most of us have used a bench vise to do things far beyond its intended use. That’s understandable, as the vise may be the most powerful hand tool in many shops ...