Yost Vises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Vise System | 2 in 1 Multipurpose Bench and Pipe Vise | Secure Grip with Swivel Base | Made with a Combination of Ductile Iron & Hardened Steel | Large, Blue

Shopping for a vise in a moderate price-range is not easy, seeing how high-quality forged models can cost anywhere from $700 to $2000. To me, $200 is a lot to spend on a vise, so I dedicated a long time to researching different options in-depth before I was confident I wasn't going to throw this much money down the drain and face paying huge return shipping on a 65lbs parcel.I was looking for a strong (ductile iron) and versatile vise with multiple positioning and at least two types of jaws, so that all items of all shapes can be locked at different angles with easy access for both general and detailed work—filing, machining, drilling. I do a lot of DIY + basic machining (making knives and tools), and at least for my needs and purposes this vise is the best in its class, and definitely the best you can get for the price. I'm very particular about finding quality tools which do the job they say they do without failure, and I'm confident that this vise will perform exceptionally and last me till old age.Don't let the review by R. G. give you the wrong impression—unless you receive a rare lemon, there is nothing wrong with this vise, and for most everyone it arrived consistently in excellent condition. The overall finish, paint, fit and machining of parts and surfaces is excellent, and the jaws do align perfectly (that was one of my main concerns). In addition, all jaws including pipe jaws are replaceable, which is very important and unique to this model. Regardless of casting thickness, the strength of ductile iron is three times higher than the brittle grey cast iron used in cheaper models, and proves to be fully secure and sufficient for non-industrial needs—it's suitable for all types of work, with the exception of forging.NOTE: Be sure to follow the installation instructions detailed in the top-voted review by encanto, including the addition of two small springs underneath the base of the vise—very easy and worthy modification which guarantees smooth base rotation. Many thanks and best regards to encanto for going to the effort of sharing very insightful tips and observations.

Yost 750-DI Bench Vise is an Awesome Product!I had a perfect delivery. Double boxed, wrapped, no bent rods or any damage. Vise is Perfect!A few things to note about the vise that I did not pick up on in reviews.- You can rotate the vise 360 degrees vertically and lock it in anywhere. The pull pin on the back engages every 30 degrees. As soon as the vise jaws start to tighten on any object it locks the vise in that position. The back locking pull pin can be pulled out (disengaged) and vise still holds its position when tightened. How Cool !- If you look closely at the jaws of vises just before they contact, a lot of them have an uneven gap. The Yost is Perfect!- Rotating the vise around its Horizontal axis is simple, but it does catch the bottom serated plate if you don't unscrew both LH and RH handles about 2 full turns. Then it rotates perfectly. I saw that some of the posts talked about putting a spring on top of the bottom plate and over the bolt. I did this and the spring forces the lower locking plate down with only 1 turn of both LH and RH handles. The rotating design is Awesome the way it is. When tightened, the plate nestles into grooves that totally prevent the vise from turning when reefing on a long object.- Flipping (rotating) the vise over putting the pipe clamp up top. Wow! Floating replaceable clamping teeth that center on your round object. Really works fantastic!- The clamping depth of the vise is way more than most. There is a step in the cast that reduces the depth a little, but I am really happy with an extra inch. Hummm......... That almost doesn't sound right.- The finish is really good. The anvil has absolutely no damage or imperfections and takes a good hit using my 4-pound Est Wing (Made in USA) Sledgehammer.-Cranking the Vise Jaws all the way in/out is buttery smooth, and there is a Stop at the End, so jaw doesn't fall out.I Highly Recommend this Product. I am so happy. I have been performing manufacturing for 40 years and this is a good product. You will be surprised.