10 Best Portable Vise in 2023 [Top Picks]


A portable vise is a tool that is used to hold objects firmly in place while they are being worked on. It is typically used in metalworking, woodworking, and other crafts.

Best Overall
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4.9
PROBEEALLYU Universal Table

PROBEEALLYU Universal Table

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Best Runner-Up
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4.8
Lazyspace Table Vise

Lazyspace Table Vise

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  • Material of the body: Aluminum
  • Width of Jaws: 70mm
  • Max. clamping width: 80mm
  • Max. clamping diameter of a round object: 95mm
  • Thickness of the table that can be clamped on: 45mm
Best Removable rubber jaw pads
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4.7
STANLEY 1-83-069 MAXSTEEL

STANLEY 1-83-069 MAXSTEEL

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  • Patented ball joint allows for a full 360 degree rotation and can lock at any angle
  • Multiple positions for convenience and easier access
  • Made of durable corrosion resistant cast iron, lightweight yet very strong
  • 3 inch jaw opening holds a wide range of items
  • Removable rubber jaw pads protect surfaces from marring and damage
Best from Youyijia
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4.6
Youyijia Bench Vise

Youyijia Bench Vise

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  • [Stable And Anti-Skid] The bench vice is made of high-quality cast iron material, with precise structure, high hardness, and durability, and the surface is sprayed with powder to prevent rust and oxidation, with high toughness and strong impact resistance. Stable and non-slip, cross jaws, stable and non-slip gripping, cast steel structure, no chipping, no breakage. Every scene is easy to do.
  • [Rotating Base] The detachable bench vice is easy to use, and the jaws can be disassembled for easy use. With mounting holes, it can be firmly fixed on the workbench or other surface, not easy to move or slide. The rotatable base can be freely rotated 360 degrees, flexible and comfortable, and the included angle can be adjusted at will to adapt to different directions, angles, and positions. You can choose the most comfortable working posture, flexible and convenient.
  • [Easy To Use] The mini table is easy to operate and can provide you with the right amount of clamping pressure and force. Perfectly aligned precision jaws provide greater gripping force, making the workpiece more stable during machining, and threads are protected from chip and file damage.
  • [Easy To Operate] The jaw width of the universal vise is 60mm (2.5 inches), the overall height is about 177mm, and the overall width is about 155mm. It can firmly hold the material you are processing, is non-slip and stable, has free hands, and is easy to operate.
  • [Wide Range Of Applications] The portable fixture is easy to operate and very suitable for ordinary workshop use. A mini vice is an indispensable tool in any workshop, factory, or shed. The vice is ideal for sanding, drilling, punching, welding, assembling, or welding small sheet metal parts in a variety of DIY operations. A bench vice is very convenient and a must-have for engineers or DIYers.
Best Under-Budget
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4.5
VonLux Table Vice Clamp

VonLux Table Vice Clamp

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  • 【Universal Table Vise】: Bench vise jaws can open up to 75mm and have a jaw width of 80mm. The maximum clamping thickness of the vise is 70mm. Can be used on most worktops and tables of various thicknesses.
  • 【360 Degree Rotation】: Designed with 360 degree swivel base, it can be used for various clamping angles. You can choose to rotate it to easily adjust to a comfortable working angle. The vice is easy to use and can be used to place objects of any length or angle.
  • 【Strong and Durable】: The bench vice is made of high-quality cast steel, which has high strength and high hardness, and is not easy to break. This bench vice is solidly constructed to provide a stable and secure grip, excellent grip, long-term durability and heavy-duty grip.
  • 【Secure and Fast Grip】: The oval base and swivel lever allow the table vice to grip tables or objects quickly. And the jaws can hold the workpiece firmly without slipping. And the vise has a protective rubber pad to prevent the table from being pinched and avoid damaging objects.
  • 【Wide Applications】: The table vice is ideal for holding small workpieces for machining. Holds a variety of materials stably, such as wood, metal, and more. The table vice can be used for home, workshop, professional use, light work, etc. such as cutting conduit, drilling, grinding, polishing, sawing and more.
Best Powerful Suction
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4.4
PROBEEALLYU Mini Vises Portable Table

PROBEEALLYU Mini Vises Portable Table

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  • Versatile vices great for glueing, soldering applications, repairs, assembly, and more
  • Vacuum Base Vise mounts on any smooth work surface for work holding where you need it, such as laminates, steel, granite, glass and others
  • Vise can be rotated 360-Degree and pivots 90-Degree positioning work without removing clamped part from the vise jaws
  • Rubber Jaw Covers protect delicate items from damage and body parts are precision die cast for longevity
  • Jaw Width: 70mm/2.7”, Jaw Opening: 70mm/2.7”, Throat Depth: 13mm/0. 5”
Best Quality Build
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4.3
Housolution Universal Table Vice

Housolution Universal Table Vice

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  • Universal Table Vice: Maximum opening of jaw is up to 3 inch/77.5mm, jaw width 2.75 inch/70mm, this bench clamp fits most workbench, and kinds of thickness of tables. 0.2 inch/5mm thickened jaw provides superior grip.
  • High Quality Casting: Made of high-grade cast steel and chrome-plated spindle and nuts, this table vice offers long-term durability and heavy duty gripping. The jaw adopts quenching and re-fire technology to increase its hardness and strength. The clamping force of the jaw is 300kg.(❣️ NOTE: It is not recommended to increase the lever force, or extend the lever length of the screw rod, or excessive pressure on the screw rod, otherwise it is easy to cause the jaw to break.)
  • 360 Degree Swivel Base: The throat capacity is up to 2.4 inch/61mm. Build in 360 dergree swivel base, perfect for a wide range of clamping angles. Even if you are a left-hander, you can rotate the vise to the position that suits your work.
  • Wide Applications: This clamp is designed for home, workshop, professional use, general purpose and light work, ideal for woodworking, cutting conduit, drilling, gluing, metalworking, sanding or planing, sawing, etc. It can be used indoors or outdoors.
  • Easy to Install: The oval swivel base design is convenient and quick to install on or remove from kinds of workbench. Non-slip textured surface increases the grip force of jaw, which firmly hold the material, save time and effort when you work. (Note: The table board up to 2.4 inch/61mm thick can be clamped.)
Best for Multi-purpose Use
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4.2
Draper Bench Vice 40mm Capacity - 38267 - Heavy Duty Table and Workbench Metal Clamp

Draper Bench Vice 40mm Capacity - 38267 - Heavy Duty Table and Workbench Metal Clamp

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  • Cast iron frame with plated steel screw and slide bars
  • Quality cast iron body with curved jaws
  • Universal bench vice ideal for the home workshop
  • 38267
Best with 360° Rotating Clamp Head
9
4.1
Svauoumu Mini Vice Bench Vice Table Clamp

Svauoumu Mini Vice Bench Vice Table Clamp

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  • Material: Bench vice made of cast iron material, durable, light weight, very portable tool
  • Size: Jaw opening: 32mm (1.26inch), Jaw width: 60mm (2.4inch), Thickness of fixed platform: about 30mm (1.2in); Weight: 800g
  • Ease of use: The vise is very easy to use, the clips are wide enough to fit most benches or tables under 36mm, freeing hands and avoiding injury
  • The vise is easily angled to grip objects securely and is ideal for all small craft projects. Note: Do not use too much force
  • DIY Mini Desk Clip: Ideal for holding small parts in jewelry, hobby, olive, walnut, bodhi, woodworking, model making, electronics, home and workbench
Cheapest Option
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4
Youyijia Bench Vise

Youyijia Bench Vise

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  • [Stable And Anti-Skid] The bench vice is made of high-quality cast iron material, with precise structure, high hardness, and durability, and the surface is sprayed with powder to prevent rust and oxidation, with high toughness and strong impact resistance. Stable and non-slip, cross jaws, stable and non-slip gripping, cast steel structure, no chipping, no breakage. Every scene is easy to do.
  • [Rotating Base] The detachable bench vice is easy to use, and the jaws can be disassembled for easy use. With mounting holes, it can be firmly fixed on the workbench or other surface, not easy to move or slide. The rotatable base can be freely rotated 360 degrees, flexible and comfortable, and the included angle can be adjusted at will to adapt to different directions, angles, and positions. You can choose the most comfortable working posture, flexible and convenient.
  • [Easy To Use] The mini table is easy to operate and can provide you with the right amount of clamping pressure and force. Perfectly aligned precision jaws provide greater gripping force, making the workpiece more stable during machining, and threads are protected from chip and file damage.
  • [Easy To Operate] The jaw width of the universal vise is 60mm (2.5 inches), the overall height is about 177mm, and the overall width is about 155mm. It can firmly hold the material you are processing, is non-slip and stable, has free hands, and is easy to operate.
  • [Wide Range Of Applications] The portable fixture is easy to operate and very suitable for ordinary workshop use. A mini vice is an indispensable tool in any workshop, factory, or shed. The vice is ideal for sanding, drilling, punching, welding, assembling, or welding small sheet metal parts in a variety of DIY operations. A bench vice is very convenient and a must-have for engineers or DIYers.

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