How to Identify a Vise

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The following characteristics are known amongst major vise manufacturers and can be used to help identify an unknown vise:

  • Base Style
  • Base Mounting-Tab Style
  • Base Mounting Holes

Base Characteristics

Base Style

Swivel Clamp Fixed Fixed, cornered

Base Mounting Tab Style

Pointed tabs Round tabs Oval tabs Fixed, cornered

Base Mounting Holes

None (Clamp-style) 2, over-edge 3, equal-spacing 3, offset 3, in 12/3/6 configuration