{"title":"Bench Vices","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBench Vice Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBench Vice Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJaw Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight-Duty Bench Vice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight fitting + hobby + home workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75-100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-Duty Bench Vice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral workshop + engineering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Bench Vice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy fabrication + production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-200mm+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel-Base Bench Vice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotates 360° — awkward angle work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnvil-Top Bench Vice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight striking work + bending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast Iron Body (Traditional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop standard — robust + economical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuctile Iron Body (Premium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher impact resistance + tougher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaceable Jaws (Pipe \/ Soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound pipe + soft material clamping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecord \/ Eclipse \/ Dawn \/ Mack Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium engineering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/dawn\"\u003eDawn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/mack\"\u003eMack\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/record\"\u003eRecord\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/eclipse\"\u003eEclipse\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/vices\"\u003eall vices\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/clamps\"\u003eclamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/workbenches\"\u003eworkbenches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/bench-vice\"\u003ebench vice guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBench Vices: Robust Holding for the Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast iron body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock-solid rigidity, massive holding power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel jaws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work stays flat and square, no tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwivel base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate the vice to suit your work angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-release lever:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the vice fast without spinning the handle dozens of times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple jaw widths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 mm, 100 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm—choose the size that fits your bench space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord vs Eclipse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e British engineering, smooth screw action, traditional design trusted for decades. \u003cstrong\u003eEclipse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also British, known for ultra-parallel jaws and rigid frames. Both are built to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetalworking (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBench 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS Industrial: Australian supplies since 1988. \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e for bench vice recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garrick-bench-chain-vice","title":"Garrick Bench Chain Vice","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e2.5 inch (63mm) quick release capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eForged steel jaws, cast iron base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 16px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eLever action to grip or release fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0 16px\"\u003eThis 2.5 inch (63mm) quick release chain vice grips pipe fast with a lever action that tightens or releases the chain in a moment. Forged steel jaws and a cast iron base give it the bite and stability for repeated threading and cutting, and it adapts easily to stands and work benches. AIMS Industrial supplies it as a solid chain vice for plumbing, automotive and maintenance trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garrick Herbert","offers":[{"title":"2.5","offer_id":49290184786197,"sku":"A0127536","price":96.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":49290184818965,"sku":"A0127537","price":379.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/garrick-bench-chain-vice-6521594.jpg?v=1781518391"},{"product_id":"abbott-ashby-125mm-universal-bench-vice-with-360-degree-swivel-base","title":"Abbott \u0026 Ashby 125mm Universal Bench Vice With 360 Degree Swivel Base","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:700px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eHeavy-duty cast iron body\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e360-degree swivel base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003e360-degree rotating jaws\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eAbbott \u0026amp; Ashby industrial abrasives and tooling are distributed across Australia for trade, fabrication, and maintenance applications. Built for the duty cycle of daily workshop use, this product is part of a broad range covering grinding wheels, abrasive belts, wire wheels, and workholding equipment. 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Precision ground jaws deliver a parallel, firm grip across the full jaw width without deflection under load. 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