Vises

Bench Vises

Our bench vises hold pipe, flat stock, and round material rock-solid for welding, fabrication, automotive repair, and general shop maintenance — cast iron construction, swivel bases, and jaw widths from 5-1/2" up to 8" so you can match clamping force to the job. Whether you need a compact vise for a home shop bench or a heavy-duty rotating-head model for a fabrication floor, this lineup covers it.

New Bench Vises for Every Shop

Every vise below is brand new, ships ready to bolt down, and is built from ductile cast iron for long-term daily use.

Baileigh Bench Vise — 5-1/2" Jaw Width — $159.99

3.5 tons of clamping force, integrated pipe jaws (1/4"–2" capacity), and a 270° swivel base on a compact 26–28 lb body — an entry point sized for home shops and general maintenance work. View this bench vise →

Baileigh Bench Vise — 6-1/2" Jaw Width — $199.99

A step up in capacity with 6-1/2"–7" jaw opening and 1/4"–3" pipe capacity, 360° swivel, and replaceable jaws for long service life. View this bench vise →

Baileigh Bench Vise — 8" Jaw Width — $289.99

5 tons of clamping force and an 8" jaw width built for daily industrial fabrication and welding — Schedule 40 pipe capacity up to 3", 270° swivel base, 57 lbs of stable cast iron. View this bench vise →

Baileigh Rotating Head Bench Vise BV-5P — $629.99

A 360° rotating head on top of a 360° swivel base, with parallel, pipe, and V-jaw sets included — 93 lbs of cast iron built for fabrication shops that need to reposition a workpiece without ever loosening the clamp. View this bench vise →

Gibraltar Bench & Pipe Combination Vise CBV042 — $675.65

An 8" jaw width paired with 3/4"–3" pipe capacity, replaceable serrated steel jaws, and a large integrated anvil surface — built as a single vise that covers flat stock and pipe work without swapping jaws. View this combination vise →

Best Bench Vises for Metal Fabrication and Repair

Every model here is built for metal — cast iron bodies, hardened or replaceable jaws, and pipe-jaw capacity for round stock. For general maintenance and home-shop work, the 5-1/2" model covers most jobs. For daily welding and fabrication, step up to the 8" model or the rotating-head BV-5P for the added flexibility of repositioning stock without re-clamping. If you're doing pipe work as often as flat-stock work, the Gibraltar combination vise is built to handle both without swapping equipment.

Looking for Woodworking Bench Vises?

To be upfront: every bench vise on this page is built for metalworking, welding, and fabrication — we don't currently stock a dedicated woodworking bench vise (the kind mounted to a workbench for hand-tool joinery). If you're gluing up or squaring wood in a production cabinet shop, our JLT Clamps line — door clamps, panel clamps, and drawer box clamps — is built specifically for that work instead.

Bench Vises Sale: Current Pricing on Every Model

• 5-1/2" Jaw Width — $159.99
• 6-1/2" Jaw Width — $199.99
• 8" Jaw Width — $289.99
• Rotating Head BV-5P — $629.99
• Bench & Pipe Combination Vise CBV042 — $675.65

These are our current, everyday prices on every model above — no fine print, no waiting for a promo code.

Bench Vises Nearby? Skip the Search — We Ship Fast

Instead of driving around checking which local hardware store has bench vises nearby in stock, order directly and we'll get it shipped to your shop — no wasted trip, no settling for whatever jaw width happens to be on the shelf.

FAQ

Are these bench vises made in USA?

No — our Baileigh 6-1/2" model and the Gibraltar Bench & Pipe Combination Vise are both listed by the manufacturer as Country of Origin: China; the remaining models don't list a country of origin. We'd rather tell you that plainly than let the question go unanswered — every vise still ships from and is supported by our US-based team.

What clamping force do I need for a bench vise?

For light maintenance and hobby work, 3–3.5 tons (our 5-1/2" model) is plenty. For daily welding, fabrication, or heavier stock, look at the 5-ton 8" model or the rotating-head BV-5P.

Do bench vises need to be bolted down?

Yes. Every model on this page has a bolt-down base, and it should be securely fastened to a bench before use — an unsecured vise under load is a safety hazard and won't hold stock steady.