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Vices

Machine-shop vices hold workpieces flat and square for drilling, milling, filing, or sawing. Fixed-base models bolt directly to the bench for solid clamping; compound cross vices add X-Y travel so you can position without re-gripping. Jaw width matters—100 mm suits small parts, 150–200 mm handles larger stock. Check the base fixings match your bench slots and that throat depth clears the work height you need.

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Fixed-base vices give you rigid clamping when you don't need to reposition mid-job. The jaw faces run parallel under load, so long pieces stay square. Larger jaw widths spread force over more area, which matters when you're leaning on a file or running a tap. Cast bodies absorb vibration better than pressed steel; swivel bases let you angle the work without moving clamps, though they add flex you may not want on precision tasks.

Compound cross vices combine clamping with controlled X-Y movement—useful when centre-punching a bolt circle or stepping holes without marking out each time. The slides add height, so measure from your drill-press table to the spindle and make sure you've got clearance. Backlash in the lead screws grows with wear; if you need tenth-millimetre repeatability, check the fit before you rely on the dials. Sealey's professional heavy-duty range uses wider bases and thicker castings than the standard fixed models—worth the weight if the vice sees daily use or you're clamping awkward shapes that twist under side load.