Wilton Apprentice Bench Vises

Wilton's Apprentice bench vises deliver dependable performance and rugged durability for everyday shop use, combining precision-machined steel construction with a compact, user-friendly design. Built for makers, students, and light-duty professionals alike, these vises offer smooth jaw operation, secure clamping strength, and long-lasting reliability you can count on for woodworking, metalworking, and general repair tasks. With Wilton's trusted quality at an accessible price point, the Apprentice line is an ideal entry into professional-grade workholding—helping you tackle projects with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. The Apprentice bench vises come in several standard and specialized configurations to better accommodate different workspaces. Order the vise model you'd prefer.

Key features across the Apprentice bench vise line:

* Engineered with high-strength, 72,000 psi ductile iron castings, making the vise up to twice as strong as standard gray cast iron
* Designed for robust holding power across both every day and professional fabrication tasks, they deliver between 6,000 to 8,300 lbs. of clamping force
* Replaceable serrated steel jaws and integrated pipe jaws to firmly grip both flat and round stock
* Built-in anvil—a large, integrated work surface designed for hammering, striking, and shaping materials
* 360 degree swivel base—includes dual lockdowns for flexible positioning and superior stability under pressure
* Smooth operation—vise features a precision-machined slide rail and an enclosed main spindle to protect internal parts from debris and prolong the tool's life Show Less