Who Makes A Vise Between China & Kurt?

[TOOLMASTER]

palmgren

 

[gi_984]

Enron as mentioned is very good. Got a small one and like it. I also recommend Glacern. When I got my first vertical mill (Burke Millrite) I hunted all over for a good 5 inch vise that would fit it. Six inch Kurts were a bit too big. Bought the Glacern 5 inch during a holiday sale. Very well made and accurately ground. Sold it with the Millrite. If I was looking for a cheaper quality alternative to Kurt I would buy another Glacern.

 

[Uglydog]

My go to is the my used 6inch Eron.
However, I've got a vintage matched pair of 6inch Cincys.
An abused Brown & Sharpe 6inch. And like new 1980s 8inch Jet mill vise.

Point is that while new is fun, you don't need to drop huge coin in order to do good work and have a good time.
Good used tooling equipment might be good enough....

Daryl
MN

 

[Downunder Bob]

Thanks for the info. Have you measured it to determine if it is flat and square?

Tom S

Looks nice, but is it flat and square?

 

[Zamfir]

I have also had good luck with the Shars 6" cnc vise. I will not hesitate to buy a second one when the time comes. They have smaller ones also. I picked this brand up due to a recommendation from a machinist friend who also uses them.

 

[jjtgrinder]

See a post I submitted a few years ago on a "VERTEX" vise. (Search for "vertex vise" posted by me.)