Best General Purpose bench vises
Top 49 recommended products for "General Purpose bench vises"
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Olympia Tools Bench Vise 38-606, 6 Inches
Best overall mix of demand support, score strength, and confidence in this set.
Housolution 3 Inch Universal Swivel Base Table Vise, 360°Rotating Bench Clamp, Portable Repair Tool for Woodworking, Metalworking, Cutting Conduit, and Drilling - Black
Strong overall performance for its relative price position in this set.
Wilton Shop Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 8" Max Jaw Opening, 4" Throat (Model WS8), gray
Higher-end pick with strong score support in the current set.
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| Expert Score | 99% within this set | 97% within this set | 94% within this set | 94% within this set | 87% within this set |
| Demand | 13% | 85% | 85% | 40% | 85% |
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| Brand | Olympia Tools | Housolution | Nuovoware | Forward | Kitvance |
| Manufacturer | Olympia Tools | Housolution | Nuovoware | Forward | Kitvance |
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About General Purpose bench vises
Compared with the full bench vises topic, this page trims away some of the more specialized branches. If you know force is the real priority, jump to heavy duty bench vises; if footprint matters more, compare best bench vises for compact tabletop use.
A comprehensive comparison of the 49 best General Purpose bench vises products. Top brands include Forward, Yost Tools and VEVOR. Based on our analysis, the highly-rated option is Olympia Tools Bench Vise 38-606, 6 Inches. These rankings are based on real-world performance, user reviews, and value for money.
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Olympia Tools Bench Vise 38-606, 6 Inches
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Housolution 3 Inch Universal Swivel Base Table Vise, 360°Rotating Bench Clamp, Portable Repair Tool for Woodworking, Metalworking, Cutting Conduit, and Drilling - Black
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Nuovoware Table Vise 3 Inch, 360° Swivel Base Universal Home Vise Portable Bench Clamp, Clamp-on Vise Bench Clamps Fixed Tool for Woodworking, Metalworking, Cutting Conduit, Drilling, Sawing, Orange
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Forward 1305 5 Inch Home Vise Ductile Iron 5" Bench Vise Homeowner's Vice with Anvil and Swivel Base
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6-Inch Bench Vise, Vice for Workbench with Heavy Duty Forged Steel Construction, Built-in Pipe Jaw and Swivel Base, Table Vise for Woodworking, Home Workshop Use and DIY Job
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Economic Bench Vise, 360° Swivel Locking Base Bench Clamp with 125mm Vise Jaw, Clamp-on Merchanic Vice Desktop Clamp for Woodworking, Drilling (6'' Jaw)
Table Vise 2.5 inch, 360° Rotating Clamp-On Work Vice with Multifunctional Jaw for Woodworking, Drilling, Sawing & Metal Working
4.5" Bench Vise, Heavy Duty Cast Iron, Rotating Base, Corrosion-Resistant Finish, Ideal for Woodworking, DIY, Welding (4.5")
Table Vise, 3.3" Jaw Width, 2 in 1 Bench Vise Universal Rotate 360° Work Clamp-On Vise, Table Vice With Two Multifunctional Jaw and Quick Adjustment Button for Woodworking, DIY, Metal Working and More
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Wilton Shop Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 8" Max Jaw Opening, 4" Throat (Model WS8), gray
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Stanley 1-83-069 MaxSteel Multi Angle Hobby Vice, Yellow/Black
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IRWIN Multi-Use Bench Vise, Heavy-Duty, 6-Inch (4935506)
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Pony Jorgensen 27091 Medium Duty Woodworker's Vise, Orange, Grey, 9-Inch By 7-Inch
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Yost Vises 750-E Multi-Jaw Rotating Vise System | 2 in 1 Multipurpose Bench and Pipe Vise | Secure Grip with Swivel Base | Made with a Combination of Ductile Iron & Hardened Steel | Medium, Blue
Yost Vises M7WW Rapid Action Woodworking Vise | Quick Release Lever for Quick Adjustments | 7 Inch Jaw Width | Made with Heavy-Duty Cast Iron | Blue
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Yost Vises LV-4 Homeowner's Vise | 4.5 Inch Jaw Width with a 3 Inch Jaw Opening Home Vise | Secure Grip with Swivel Base | Blue
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Yost Vises F10WW Woodworker's Vise | Front Vise | 10 Inch Woodworking Tool | Cast Iron Body Construction with a Solid Steel Main Screw | Blue
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Yost Vises F9WW Front Vise | 9 Inch Woodworking Vise with guide bars | Blue
Fasmov Swivel 3" Universal Table Vise Tilts Rotate 360° Universal Work, Portable Work Bench Vise for Drilling, Woodworking, Painting, Jewelry Making, Mental Working, Electronics Soldering
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Forward DT08125A 5-Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise 360-Degree Swivel Base and Head with Anvil (5", Ductile Iron)
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Forward CR60A 6.5 Inch Bench Vise Heavy Duty Vice with Anvil and 210 Degrees Swivel Base (6 1/2")
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Wilton Reversible Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 9-1/4" & 14-1/2" Jaw Opening, 4-3/4" Throat (Model 4800R)
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Wilton Utility Bench Vise, 5-1/2" Jaw Width, 5" Jaw Opening, 3-1/4" Throat (Model 675U)
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Wilton Multi-Purpose Bench Vise, 5-1/2" Jaw Width, 5" Max Jaw Opening, 2-3/4" Throat (Model 550P)
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Forward CR40A 4.5 Inch Bench Vise Heavy Duty Vice with Anvil and 210 Degrees Swivel Base (4 1/2")
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Nuovoware Table Vise 3 Inch, 360° Swivel Base Universal Home Vise Portable Bench Clamp, Clamp-on Vise Bench Clamps Fixed Tool for Woodworking, Metalworking, Cutting Conduit, Drilling, Sawing, Blue
WORKPRO Bench Vise, 4-1/2" Vice for Workbench, Utility Combination Pipe Home Vise, Swivel Base Bench for Woodworking
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Forward HY-DT150B-6IN Heavy Duty Bench Vise 360-Degree Swivel Base and Head with Anvil (6")
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COGNATIVE 5-Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise Ductile Iron Bench Vise 360° Multi-Purpose Bench Vice with Anvil, Clamp force 4000KG, Blue
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COGNATIVE 6.5" Heavy-Duty Bench Vise Ductile Iron Bench Vise 360° Swivel Bench Vice with Anvil, Red
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GOXAWEE Universal Bench Vise, 3.15 Inch Table Clamp, 360-Degree Swivel Base, Small Home Vice, Clamp-on Tool for Woodworking, Cutting Conduit, Small DIY Projects, Craft Creation, Sculpting and Modeling
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![[Upgraded Version] Multi-Purpose Bench Vise 3.3", Table Vice For Workbench, Universal Clamping Vise With Heavy Duty Cast Iron, Multi-Jaw, Swivel Base, Easy Adjustment for Woodworking (3.3 Inch)](/essentials/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F517Jm3AGDPL._SL500_.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
[Upgraded Version] Multi-Purpose Bench Vise 3.3", Table Vice For Workbench, Universal Clamping Vise With Heavy Duty Cast Iron, Multi-Jaw, Swivel Base, Easy Adjustment for Woodworking (3.3 Inch)
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PONY Heavy Duty Bench Vise, 5-inch Jaw Width and Opening, 360-Degree Swivel Base With Anvil, Utility Combination Pipe Home Vise for Woodworking, One-Pair Vise Jaw Pad Included
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VEVOR Bench Vise, 4.5-inch Jaw Width 3.3-inch Jaw Opening, 240-Degree Swivel Locking Base Multipurpose Vise w/Anvil, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Workbench Vise w/Bolts & Nuts, for Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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Nakkaa 4" Bench Vise Ductile Cast Iron Bench Vise with 360° Flexible Swivel Locking Base Heavy Duty Home Work 4 Inch Bench Vice 11IB/5KG
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VEVOR Bench Vise, 6-inch Jaw Width 5.9-inch Jaw Opening, 360-Degree Swivel Locking Base Multipurpose Vise w/Anvil, Heavy Duty Ductile Iron Workbench Vise w/Bolts & Nuts, for Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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VEVOR Bench Vise, 6.5" Jaw Width 6.5" Forward &9.3" Reverse Opening, 360-Degree Swivel Locking Base Multipurpose Workbench w/Anvil, Heavy Duty Ductile Iron w/Bolts & Nuts, for Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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MYTEC 2-In-1 Work Bench Vise, Upgraded Multi-Purpose Table Vice, Universal Rotate 270°Work Clamp-On Vise, 4.5" black
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Heavy Duty Bench Vise 4.5 Inch: Table Clamp Woodworking Vice Press Drill Tools Workbench Wood Metal Pipe Work Shop Block Swivel Slide Cross Welding Machine Kit Milling Grip Precision Magnetic Jaw Pad
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VEVOR Bench Vise 6 Inch, Double Swivel Rotating Heavy Duty Vise Head/Body Rotates 360°,Pipe Vise Bench Vices 30Kn Clamping Force,for Clamping Fixing Equipment Home or Industrial Use
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WORK IQ TOOLS 360° Rotating Bench Vise with 5" Jaw Pads - Versatile Woodworking & Pipe Vise for Home Improvement Projects - Compatible with Work Table Workbenches & IQ Connect Accessories
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Table Vise, 3.3 Inch Universal Rotate 360° Work Clamp-On Vise,Table Vice With Quick Adjustment Button for Woodworking,Drilling,Sawing,Metal Working
AROEDVISE 4-1/2" Bench Vise, 3" Jaw Opening, 2,645 lbs Clamping Force, Cast Iron Home Vise with 240° Swivel Base, Anvil & Multi-Jaw Design for Woodworking, Drilling & DIY
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PONY 6 Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise 8800LBS Clamping Force, Pro Workshop Workbench Vise with 360-Degree Rotatable Base and Anvil, 6-inch Jaw Opening and Width for Woodworking, Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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WORKPRO Dual Jaws Table Vise 2.5" & 1.5", 360° Swivel Clamp-On Bench Vise for Woodworking, Metalworking, DIY, Multi-position Small Portable Vise, Mini Vice Clamp for Workbench, Golf Club Regripping
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PONY 4 Inch Heavy Duty Bench Vise 4400LBS Clamping Force, Pro Workshop Workbench Vise with 360-Degree Rotatable Base and Anvil, 4-Inch Jaw Opening and Width for Woodworking, Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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VEVOR Heavy Duty Bench Vise, 6-1/2" Jaw Width, 5" Max Jaw Opening Multi-Purpose Ductile Iron Bench Vise with Anvil, 360° Swivel Base Head, 3" Throat, 5620 lbs Clamp Force, for Pipe Repairing
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O'SKOOL 9 Inch Quick Release Workbench Front Vise for Woodworking, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Bench Vise with Beechwood Handle, WBA002
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AV Steel 4-1/2" Bench Vise with 240° Flexible Swivel Locking Base and Anvil, High-Strength Multi-Purpose Workbench Vise Heavy-Duty, Cast Iron Workbench for Woodworking, Drilling, Pipe Cutting
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This page is the middle ground inside the niche. It is broader than the specialized woodworking or heavy-clamping pages, but more focused than the parent page when you want a practical shortlist quickly.
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- Best bench vises for Everyday Shop Work ★(38)
- Best bench vises for General Purpose Value ★(38)
- Best bench vises for Heavy Clamping Jobs ★(32)
- Best bench vises for Stronger Holding Force ★(32)
- Best bench vises for Flexible Bench Setup(24)
- Best bench vises for Workbench Projects(24)
- Best bench vises for Compact Tabletop Use(14)
- Best bench vises for Smaller Table Footprint(14)
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- Products compared49
- Demand bandHigh
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- Price mix19% budget-led
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Popular Brands
- Yost Tools5 listings43% market share
- VEVOR5 listings34% market share
- Forward5 listings8% market share
- WORKPRO2 listings7% market share
- Wilton4 listings3% market share
- PONY4 listings2% market share
- Nakkaa1 listing2% market share
- COGNATIVE2 listings1% market share
- STANLEY1 listing1% market share
- AV Steel1 listing1% market share
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General-purpose bench vises are the safest place to start when you want one vise to cover mixed jobs instead of one narrow specialty. They work best when your tasks shift between routine shop holding, light fabrication, and repair work.
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