A bench vise is a must for woodworking, metalworking, and other workshop projects. View the top tested picks for the best bench vise models here.

Rock- B ottom Basics A bench vise is a large clamp bolted to a work surface. Using it is easy. Turn its handle to the left to open its jaws; turn its handle to the right to close the jaws.

This convenient handle aids in adjusting vises when clamping thin walled, light-to-medium nonferrous metal or plastic parts. It's available for Kurt, Chick, and other vises.