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Milwaukee Tripod Chain Vise Review

Milwaukee 6” Leveling Tripod Chain Vise Model 48-22-8690 Review Milwaukee has recently released their 6” Leveling Tripod Chain Vise and it is a must-have. It is incredibly sturdy with a large and well-designed deck. Set up and clean up are a breeze with the easy deployment system.  For easy storage, Milwaukee’s Tripod Vise also folds […]

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Wilton 6.5″ Multi-Purpose Vise

Wilton 6.5″ Multi-Purpose Vise (model 650P) Review I recently got a chance to test out the Wilton 6.5″ multi-purpose vise (model 650P). As an experienced steel fabrication shop manager and certified AWS welder, I understand the importance of a quality vise. Why? Because whether cutting, grinding, or fitting up metal joints for tack welds, it […]

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Wilton Tradesman 1755 Bench Vise

Wilton Tools Model 1755 Tradesman 5 1⁄2” Bench Vise Review My vises are all hand-me down cast iron monsters from my grandfather and father that were pulled out of old barns and garages, only to be put back to use. After using the new Wilton Tools Tradesman series of benchtop vises, I can’t go back […]

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Rockwell Jawhorse Review

Rockwell Jawhorse No matter where my workshop has been over the years I’ve always needed sawhorses, clamps and supports to help me work alone. It never fails that I feel as though I need two more sets of hands to work effectively in the shop by myself. So when I saw the Jawhorse I was […]

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