There are three main types of bench vises: benchtop, front (or face) vises, and end vises, which relate to how the vises attach to a workbench. Bench vises of all types are designed to be ...

Chances are pretty good that most of us have used a bench vise to do things far beyond its intended use. That’s understandable, as the vise may be the most powerful hand tool in many shops ...