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Bench Vice Selection — Quick Reference
Quality bench vice = one of most-used tools in any workshop + engineering shop + tradesperson's garage. AIMS stocks RECORD + ECLIPSE + DAWN + MACK — most respected names in bench vice engineering — in sizes from 75mm to 175mm jaw width.
| Bench Vice Type | Best For | Jaw Width |
|---|---|---|
| Light-Duty Bench Vice | Light fitting + hobby + home workshop | 75-100mm |
| Medium-Duty Bench Vice | General workshop + engineering | 100-150mm |
| Heavy-Duty Bench Vice | Heavy fabrication + production | 150-200mm+ |
| Swivel-Base Bench Vice | Rotates 360° — awkward angle work | Per spec |
| Anvil-Top Bench Vice | Light striking work + bending | Per spec |
| Cast Iron Body (Traditional) | Workshop standard — robust + economical | — |
| Ductile Iron Body (Premium) | Higher impact resistance + tougher | — |
| Replaceable Jaws (Pipe / Soft) | Round pipe + soft material clamping | Per spec |
| Record / Eclipse / Dawn / Mack Brands | Premium engineering | — |
Critical: 150mm jaw width = workshop standard for general engineering. NEVER use vice as anvil unless designed as anvil-top (cracks body). NEVER over-tighten — strips screw + cracks jaws. Mount with bench-bolts through holes provided — clamping on rim = lever failure. Brands: Dawn, Mack, Record, Eclipse. Companion: all vices, clamps, workbenches, bench vice guide.
Bench Vices: Robust Holding for the Workshop
A quality bench vice is one of the most-used tools in any workshop, engineering shop, or tradespeople's garage. AIMS stocks Record and Eclipse—two of the most respected names in bench vice engineering—in sizes from 75 mm to 175 mm jaw width.
What You Get
- Cast iron body: Rock-solid rigidity, massive holding power
- Parallel jaws: Work stays flat and square, no tipping
- Swivel base: Rotate the vice to suit your work angle
- Quick-release lever: Open the vice fast without spinning the handle dozens of times
- Multiple jaw widths: 75 mm, 100 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm—choose the size that fits your bench space
Record vs Eclipse
Record: British engineering, smooth screw action, traditional design trusted for decades. Eclipse: Also British, known for ultra-parallel jaws and rigid frames. Both are built to last a lifetime.
Applications
Metalworking (drilling, filing, sawing), woodworking assembly and repair, fabrication, maintenance work, tool-sharpening, and general workshop holding. If it needs to stay put whilst you work on it, a bench vice is the answer.
Installation & Setup
Bench vices bolt to the edge or underside of a solid workbench. AIMS can advise on the right size for your space and job. Quick-release versions speed up repetitive work.
AIMS Industrial: Australian supplies since 1988. contact our team for bench vice recommendations.