For those who might not have run into one before, a magnetic vise is used when you want to quickly anchor something to a metal surface at an arbitrary position ... put a hollow base on it ...

While the top of the vise ... at the base. It’s this joint that makes all the difference. The joint allows you to twist and pivot your work material into a more convenient position to work ...

Mounted on your workbench, it holds metal firmly in position while you cut ... depending on size and age. The vise should always have a swiveling base, its handle should be reasonably straight ...

More affordable competitive forged units do not offer replaceable jaws; 360-degree swivel bases increase versatility because the vise can be locked in virtually any position. In his search for ...