As a matter of interest, I took a look at the the link....... vise - $77.11, postage - $90.50..... lmao!! I think I'll stick with my "vices" lmao!! All I use atm are lock jaws or get the wife to hold stuff, lmao!! Cheers mate, 🇦🇺 🍺🍺
Same here. I have a tendency to want to buy the very best, when in actuality I don't really need it, and end up wasting a ton of money on something that will rarely be used.
Yeah the contrasts are pretty awesome. You can see the value in both products since they both work for different needs. I just honestly don't see much value in the really cheap tools even if they're a lot less cost, because the value isn't there. If it breaks after not much use, then they are kind of worthless imho. I respect he isn't doing product placement so there's no 'bought' reviews. Just like any of us using them.
@@Knight_Kin agreed. You get what you pay for. If this YOST lasts 5 years on average (replacing every five years) it’s a pretty good deal-you’d get 55 years of use for the same money as the SnapOn. If you had to replace every 2 years, not so much.
Your videos are a godsend for people like me who didn't have an active father figure in my life when I was growing up. Being able to watch your content and learn the fundamentals of different skills and different tools has truly been a blessing. Keep it up, you're a real genuine wholesome and helpful individual.
I second that. My dad was always on deployment. Never was taught much about working with my hands. I'm having to put myself through industrial maintenance school and self-teaching through channels like this. These videos are a great help.
For me too. Pops was always working and that commute was forever long. He did not use or have most of this equipment, so seeing it in action and being assembled really helps as I piece a shop together.
I started watching this video after work tonight and ended up watching you build one of the most beautiful work benches ever. Great job. Gave me some great ideas and inspiration for a new bench. Keep it up W. God bless you and your family.
@@Teabagz4fun no it does not but search "wilton bullet vise" on google. Exact same means of retaining the leadscrew and overall shape. Snap on always uses William's for their wrenches. If you love tools you can buy " snap on quality" for way less usually. I bet you if wranglerstar was to read this, if he pulled the movable jaw assembly out and looked at the square key on the bottom that it WILL have a date code, meaning it is in fact a Wilton bullet vise made for snap on.
@@edfleming9600 exactly, paying more for that 25 cent snap on plate and then tracking down a truck and paying three times the parts cost than what wilton wants 😂😂 that's my ideal of fun
I got spoiled working at the Hanford Nuclear Res for 31 years. We used the Wilton 400S or 600S vice. When I retired I bought a 400S for my shop bench, no regrets.
You've taught me quite a bit through this channel of yours. I appreciate the time you put into making these videos and the effort required to dispense some of your knowledge. Thanks.
Restoring an good old vise is a cheap option as well and it makes very good practice. I am a beginning maker at 18 years old and restored 5 vises by now. It's nice to find an old Heuer vise or blacksmiths vise and to restore it. Besides that it's a real joy to see an rusty vise turn into a like-new one. I recommend an angle grinder with a wire wheel, this will do a lot of work for you. I also think it's good that old tools get a new life instead of buying new things all the time. Old tools which are not broken or something like that are also made of a much higher quality that new, cheap tools these days. So for the long run restoring an old tool might be the best option
Alewijn, I started like you and I now have a shop full of tools and machinery that were once going to be thrown away or scrapped by someone else. I couldn't afford to have bought all of that stuff new. What I didn't need for myself, I sold or traded to others. You are definitely on the right track to building your own tool empire.
@@daniele3275 I'm Dutch, so yea the neighboor of the 'made in germany' stuff. For my gold/silversmith coarse/study I mostly use Ferman, Swiss, Czech or Italian tools which is all of the good stuff as well.
Great comparison. I can't imagine spending $800 for a vice. I've had my vice for 30 years which isn't even as nice as your new Yost and I've never once thought that I needed a better one. Enjoyed the video. Keep them coming.
Very honest and wise approach to this evaluation. By contrast I have just watched another video posted on UA-cam where a guy destroyed by sledge hammering and over tightening using like a 5 foot pipe more than a dozen good vises just to see when they would break!
I personally would get the Yost 855 or even the ADI-4 as both of those are stronger and also have a lifetime warranty, as opposed to the 750e 1 yr warranty. The steel is 400% stronger on the Yost ADI-4, and 200% stronger on the Yost 855. If you need a big vise, the 855 is the best deal @ $135, but if you can get by with the ADI-4 (4"), its so strong it will last multiple generations for $109.
All true and good comments, the OCD in me would like to see the item cleaned up but the realist in me says, no he's already taking the time to do all this and take care of life responsibilities so he's already doing a lot and how do I know he didn't already wipe it down before doing the video?...
I have the Yost 455! I chose it off of Amazon last year for my home shop. It is perfect for my needs. I was so pumped to see you chose the same one Cody!
Keep fighting the good fight, Wranglerstar! Unbiased reviews with honest commentary are a rare breed, and you have a lot of experience to share to boot.
You are going a great job giving us honest opinions about items to better our lives with. I appreciate integrity in your videos. Keep up great work. Thanks, John
I just inherited a Starret 924 from my dad. It lived in a machine shop in Lockheed in Marietta Ga since the 50s. Currently giving it a good overhaul now.
Seems like a small nice little unit! I have a small 5 inch Wilton vice that mainly used to hold my chainsaw bar when Im sharpening so I wouldn't need anything super beefy. I do like how it rotates 360. Mine only rotates so many degrees each direction and the 360 is nice for sure! Thanks for a great video as always
Love the Record no5 I have. Christmas gift from my father back in 1992. Have replaced 100 u joints give or take a few bent metal 3/8 by 2 in to 90 degrees by smashing it with a 5 lb hammer. This thing is an anvil with jaws.
Just a tip for anyone looking for a good vise or good cheap tools, go to an auction or estate sale, they don’t care about that kind of stuff and I managed to buy an old but heavy and functional vise for around $35. I’ve bought snap on wrench sets for $10-$25, yes the WHOLE SET.
I love my Yost 906. I bought it a few years ago at the recommendation from my grandfather as he said to always get a cast steel vise if I really wanted to use it a lot. It cost a little more at $100, but it is worth every penny.
Have you looked at Harbor Freight 5in multi purpose vice? $79. This multi-purpose vise has two sets of jaws to clamp fast on pipes or square stock. The jaw head swivels 360º for precise positioning and the 5 in. wide jaws have a diamond pattern for a firm grip on your workpiece. With a swivel base this multi-purpose metalworking vise can be rotated for easy access to the anvil. 5 in. wide jaw with diamond pattern face Jaw head swivels 360 deg. Pipe jaw capacity: 2 in. Jaw throat depth: 2-3/4 in. 360 deg. swivel base with twin lock-downs Anvil with milled face Pre-drilled holes to bolt down to bench top
I have 3 vises, a Wilton that looks just like yours, an old Yost that's probably getting close to a hundred years old and a really old Chas. Parker that weighs about 200 lbs. All 3 are great vises but my go to always seems to be the Chas. Parker. It's massive and indestructible, opens about 10 inches yet operates smoothly and precise, for the monster that it is. Great video, though. I always look at garage sales and auctions for things like that. There are some great deals to be had, if you look hard enough!
You guys should check out the Fireball tool fixture table vise. 120 bucks and he tests it to 10000 lbs of force before it broke. It’s very impressive for the money. It’s forged to not cast iron.
L purchased the same vise a rew years ago. when applying to much pressure with a adapter bar, I broke the vice in half. and had to get a new one, I'm more careful now.
Added some sheet felt from McMaster-Carr - fantastic for using my vise to clamp tender items such as gun stocks or barrels. All the holding power you’ll ever need.
I've had experiences with different yours of vises. My first two were from harbor freight. The first was a big one with vertical and horizontal swivel capacity and pipe Jaws. It was a good vise but the lock screw to keep the jaws from rotating stripped out after one year. Stupid as I was I put it on the curb I should've taken it back they'd have given me a new one. Anyway the other one was a 6 inch woodworking vice it's worked like a charm since I got it. My other vises we're found on FB marketplace or acquired for free. The free one is a real classic. It's a huge Morgan Chicago. Probably 100 years old and we'll maintained by it's owners. It was left on a bench in the basement of the home my friends recently bought. It's not a Wilton but for sure my sons and their sons will use it.
I've had a fairly inexpensive 5" Wel-Bilt vice from Northern Tool for the past 20+ years. I knew going in that at some point it was going to break and I'd be shopping for a new one. The other day I greased and oiled it, and it's still working like a champ.
Even if you did want to do Product placements, i would still highly enjoy your content. Ive been watching for the last 4 years and i gotta say, this is the first place i come to if i'm on the fence about any tool. I also really enjoy the Cheapest vs Expensive. it gives us a chance to try before we buy and honestly thats great. If anyone who comes to your channel only to cry and moan about product placements are just clueless and have no idea how the world works. i think it would be great to see you make money while giving a honest review because i know you will keep the integrity and commitment to us and you always will.
I’d highly recommend you go to your local flea markets or swap meets. You can usually find great vises from the likes of Wilton, for a good deal. Some may need more restoring than others - but a good vise can always be rebuilt/restored, so I wouldn’t even worry if you have the time. Just make sure the main body components that aren’t replaceable are in good condition, no cracks, or large chips.
I mounted the mechanic's vice on a T made of 2x4's and had a wood working vice mounted on the bench. This lets us use the mechanic's vice when we need it and have a clean bench when we take it off
Wilton (maker of that snap on vise) just recently stopped making that vise in the USA! A lot of places still have the USA made ones in stock but they won't last long. I just grabbed one for my work. It is a Wilton Tradesman 1750? I think.
I broke my Wilton a couple months ago. It wasn’t that hard. I had bought that one in the mid 1990’s. I got an Irwin from Lowe’s (also has a tag that says- Rocord since 1909 on it). So far so good and it does get used a lot.
From an Ex Snap-On dealer, you’re buying a Wilton. With that being said, the usual case is if Snap-On doesn’t make the best, they rebrand the best. So if you can find a used Snap-On vise for a relatively good deal, buy it!
That does look like a great deal. I have a 7" vice I paid like $120 for. oddly it looks basically like the Yost one. I'd say the Yost will get the job done for most any DIYer. nice find!
Those old Wilton/Snap-on vises are still made, but like you said, 10 times the cost. Very Good video, as someone who has bought and sold, probably thousands, of vises over 30 years I can say you did an excellent job of real facts and presentation. Excellent Job sir.
I just got the Yost ADI 4in vise off of Amazon for $115 or so. It's made of austempered ductile iron which is MUCH stronger than cast iron, cast steel, and even forged iron. The jaws open wide and have a lot of clamping force. Plus the pipe jaws and all internal part are also replaceable. The Fireball Tool channel tested a bunch of vises to destruction, including the 5in version of my vise a few days ago. It held up extremely well, beating most of the other more expensive vises. The only failure point (after absurd abuse) was a soft iron strap that holds the vise body to the swivel base, (the vise in this video has the same swivel system) but after looking at it myself, that part would be extremely easy to upgrade by replacing with, or welding on, a small slab of 3/8 mild steel. They tested impact resistance, clamping force, and maximum durability by tightening the vise to failure. The adi placed in the top 3 in all categories out of 10 or 12 vises I think. And the first place was a home made behemoth made out of half inch plate and square tube. Great video, I highly recommend it.
I don’t have or really use a vise and even I’ve heard the Yost brand. Nice selection. This series has been excellent. I’m going through past videos, looking for recommendations for an air compressor for occasional use but good enough for tires and eventually air tools.
I would not accuse you of product placement, I like how honest you are. Also you were the inspection well one of the inspections to my other channel that I probably should have used to make this comment. Oh well.
Found myself a "Matador 100" vice for 8,50€ (10 dollars) few weeks ago, didn't even realize how good it was before I took a closer look. Will serve me well at my small shed.
Thank you for your series of what to put on your bench. I've been looking for a decent vice for an occasional use on my bench. I already have a drill press set up and looking at both a jointer & plainer and finally a bandsaw to complete it. Not a professional, but I like to tinker on the weekends and evenings. I just ordered it through Amazon - $84.25 + tax
Hey Cody, can you tell us about your main steel work bench behind you in this video? It looks like warehouse racking. What did you use for the top and how is it attached? If you've talked about that in a previous video, can you point me toward it? Thanks!
If I were looking for a top end vice, I wouldn't be looking at Snap-On. For what that cost you are into the realm of machinist vices that can maintain accuracy in the thousandths of an inch if not better. If you just need a heavy duty shop vice, there are a lot to be had in the 3-4 hundred dollar range that are a lot better than either of those.
That Snap On Vise You Have Is Made By Wilton I Have The Same One i Bought Over 40 Years Ago New From Snap on When I Worked In Car Dealers i Paid Back Then $ 200.00. i Still Use it Everyday.
I'm currently using an old Craftsman vice from 1957. Still in good working condition. I wonder if Tekton vises are any good, since all Tekton tools have a great warranty.
I have actually been in the market for a vice, I hate the cheapo chinese one I have .... only one clamp down screw. I hate it. I just bought this one. Thanks, you're a good man, thanks for sharing.
If you flip the blue vise over, there should be some washers and a little c clip holding the handle in. Correct? If so, you could replace the whole handle section
great video, Cody, I will most likely build this table, a variation of it, or use your suggestions on outfitting it. But I will say I do see ads for loctite when a bottle floats across the screen.
I remember Cody honestly reviewing a few new products he was sent to try...well they did ask for his honest opinion 😂😉 some were good, some were bad......and a few were very ugly. Nice review and an interesting point on the swivel mechanism 👍
I always keep a look out for used vise's on CRAIGSLIST , FB MARKET PLACE . last month bought a Simplex / Columbia 4-5" jawed vise for $50.00 . From the 60s or 70s .
ohhh man you have hit the nail on the head with "me specific" content these last few videos. I have been planning to build a new bench and buy a vice for quite a few weeks now
That Yost is made of Chinese cast iron and doesn't have the strength of ductile iron. *When* it breaks, consider the cost of a more expensive vise, *less* the cost of this vise. The Yost 32C that I have is ductile iron. When I got it, it was gritty and required cleaning. I was also not happy with the slop in the handle, so I made a custom washer. Now it is *really nice.* Currently, it is $343 on Amazon...
I went looking around for a used Wilton Bullett and gave up, the used prices are nearly as high as new. Ended up buying a new Heuer from Germany. 160 euro, 7” jaws. All forged. Better than any American vise I’ve used up to this point.
I am a home gamer that welds presses bearings uses grinders etc and my HF vice gets it done. I have the rotating one which is helpful. I would like a nice heritage vice but they are so expensive.
Brian Streufert I wasn’t trying to bemoan the success of his content all though it’s apparent the content is popular. My thought is simply that since he’s done videos on his watches (& even his pants) in the past he should update us on the new wristwatch that has been prominently displayed on his wrist for the past several episodes.
@@fj401968 Frankly, I view it as wildly inappropriate. Buying luxury items when you are all about living in "the rough" and living off of peoples generosity; which is what Patreon is. It is only my opinion though and how I feel. If I was a patron (I am for other channels) and I saw that, I will remove support instantly.
@@StreuB1 Perhaps. Although he is also into "heritage" pieces... things that can be passed down. The Rolex could be viewed as such and who's to say how he acquired it? I'm certainly not going to own one any time soon but I'll withhold judgement without further information.
Thanks for the heads up; reviews of it on Amazon show a high rating but the lowest ones tell a different story; " Cheap metal January 20, 2019 Size: 5.5 inchesVerified Purchase "Very disappointed in the metal hardness. First time I clamped something down I heavily distorted the clamping area. With the reviews I thought it would be a little better. " think I'll go Craftsman
4:08 any vice is a heritage vice if you're not a psychopath towards it. Besides few welding spots that stuck from stick weldinf it's as good as the day I bought it. I don't use it as an anvil I don't use it as a crusher. I paid 20€ for it and it's perfectly fine.
SnapOn/Wilton is a high-quality American made vise, and it's a beast. It's also an heirloom vice that can be passed to your children and their children for generations. The Yost is a cheap Chinese made vice and will work for the homeowner but not for heavy-duty vice users.
Any history and opinions on rebuilding chainsaws? Just got a free Stihl pro series 044 and I'm rebuild the engine with all OEM Stihl parts and I'm looking forward to getting it running and cutting and I was wondering if you ever had experience with this side of running saws
Nice vise! That Yost 455 looks exactly like my 25 year old 4 1/2 Craftsman 51885. :) A 4.5" wide jaw, Craftsman 51854 at sears is $39.99 and free shipping. ;)
Have been a subscriber for quite awhile and I just wanted to say thank you. I feel you go over the products in such a manner that we can make a education choice. I value your opinion and always look forward to more video uploads. Side not, would live some more manly manners!
I have a small 4-foot workbench. Do you feel the Yost 445 which is essentially the same thing in this video except it's 4 and 1/2 in to be suitable? I think I'm going to need a smaller footprint otherwise I will have no room to work. If you could let me know I would appreciate it
Yes, if a Company has sent you a Product, you have always announced that when you open your video. I remember you received a "Survival Kit" from some company overseas and it failed miserably (thankfully you were only about 100' away from your house, or all would have "Been Lost").
Nice review. But are you sure the heritage vice is rebuildable? I recently contacted Snap-on about replacing a specialty socket sold by them in the 60's and 70's I needed for my truck. Lifetime warranties are only as good as long as they are manufacturing the part. That is what they told me. And they could not replace the broken socket and I'd have to go elsewhere to get another one.
Hey do you have any videos on Manual wood splitting ? I’ve been driving around picking up wood that tree cutters are leaving on the curb, I have some nice size pieces, trying to see what is the best, cheap way of splitting them up. Thanks
The Yost 855 also has a lifetime warranty (his here only has 1 yr), and the cast is TWICE as strong as the one here. Also the 855 is ductile iron, which can flex a little rather than break like the cast iron his 455 is made out of. If you look on Amazon at the reviews, there are many people who have broke the 455 series he has here. The 855 is made of better steel that won't crack.
Definitely a good deal on that Yost 455. List price is $177. I believe that Snap-On vise is a rebranded Wilton "Tradesman", a good vise but not top of their line. The higher quality vises tend to hold their value almost too well. I spent a year looking for a decent used Wilton "C2" at a decent price. I finally bought a new one on sale for $1200 ($1399 list). A comparable Yost would be about the same price. Both companies make excellent vises, and offer a wide price/quality range. I love my Wilton C2. Amazing quality, very heavy duty (weighs over 100 pounds). I doubt that anyone in my family would want it after I'm gone. I just have to make sure they know the value so they don't sell it for a song!
If a part breaks on the cheaper vice you can always just buy an entirely new one for probably about the same price of some of the replacement parts for the Snap-on vice.
Are there any other pro-grade vice brands that you would recommend that are made in the USA as an alternative to Snap-On and Yost (I believe you said early on that they had a pro line)?
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Why is your SnapOn not fully bolted to the table? It's missing one bolt.
You are a good guy I don’t care what they say about you lol
As a matter of interest, I took a look at the the link....... vise - $77.11, postage - $90.50..... lmao!!
I think I'll stick with my "vices" lmao!!
All I use atm are lock jaws or get the wife to hold stuff, lmao!!
Cheers mate,
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Evolution Glitch and that’s US$, 😂
This converts to $101 and $131 respectively in Aus $$.
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This is definitely Cody's song 😂. ua-cam.com/video/XjgjSKv4a04/v-deo.html
Love the cheap vs expensive content! Do more!
Same here. I have a tendency to want to buy the very best, when in actuality I don't really need it, and end up wasting a ton of money on something that will rarely be used.
i wanted to see the yost tested to failure... but thats what fireball tool's video is for
Yeah the contrasts are pretty awesome. You can see the value in both products since they both work for different needs. I just honestly don't see much value in the really cheap tools even if they're a lot less cost, because the value isn't there. If it breaks after not much use, then they are kind of worthless imho.
I respect he isn't doing product placement so there's no 'bought' reviews. Just like any of us using them.
@@Knight_Kin agreed. You get what you pay for. If this YOST lasts 5 years on average (replacing every five years) it’s a pretty good deal-you’d get 55 years of use for the same money as the SnapOn. If you had to replace every 2 years, not so much.
Your videos are a godsend for people like me who didn't have an active father figure in my life when I was growing up. Being able to watch your content and learn the fundamentals of different skills and different tools has truly been a blessing. Keep it up, you're a real genuine wholesome and helpful individual.
I second that. My dad was always on deployment. Never was taught much about working with my hands. I'm having to put myself through industrial maintenance school and self-teaching through channels like this. These videos are a great help.
For me too. Pops was always working and that commute was forever long. He did not use or have most of this equipment, so seeing it in action and being assembled really helps as I piece a shop together.
I started watching this video after work tonight and ended up watching you build one of the most beautiful work benches ever. Great job. Gave me some great ideas and inspiration for a new bench. Keep it up W. God bless you and your family.
Snap on is just a Wilton you can buy directly from Wilton much cheaper
YES! thank goodness someone besides me knew this. I collect Wilton's so seeing a snap on branded wilton bullet vise is almost sickening.
Does it have Wilton stamped on the other side? I couldn't tell.
@@Teabagz4fun no it does not but search "wilton bullet vise" on google. Exact same means of retaining the leadscrew and overall shape. Snap on always uses William's for their wrenches. If you love tools you can buy " snap on quality" for way less usually. I bet you if wranglerstar was to read this, if he pulled the movable jaw assembly out and looked at the square key on the bottom that it WILL have a date code, meaning it is in fact a Wilton bullet vise made for snap on.
Yeah but you don't have to track down a truck when you break it. What's the fun in that?
@@edfleming9600 exactly, paying more for that 25 cent snap on plate and then tracking down a truck and paying three times the parts cost than what wilton wants 😂😂 that's my ideal of fun
I got spoiled working at the Hanford Nuclear Res for 31 years. We used the Wilton 400S or 600S vice. When I retired I bought a 400S for my shop bench, no regrets.
You've taught me quite a bit through this channel of yours. I appreciate the time you put into making these videos and the effort required to dispense some of your knowledge. Thanks.
Restoring an good old vise is a cheap option as well and it makes very good practice. I am a beginning maker at 18 years old and restored 5 vises by now. It's nice to find an old Heuer vise or blacksmiths vise and to restore it. Besides that it's a real joy to see an rusty vise turn into a like-new one. I recommend an angle grinder with a wire wheel, this will do a lot of work for you.
I also think it's good that old tools get a new life instead of buying new things all the time. Old tools which are not broken or something like that are also made of a much higher quality that new, cheap tools these days. So for the long run restoring an old tool might be the best option
Goody, goody, gumdrops!!!
Alewijn, I started like you and I now have a shop full of tools and machinery that were once going to be thrown away or scrapped by someone else. I couldn't afford to have bought all of that stuff new. What I didn't need for myself, I sold or traded to others. You are definitely on the right track to building your own tool empire.
When you chat with yourself
Are you European?
Heuer , Hillus,FZA,Ariex and others are very common here in Italy
I did as you at 18 years old I restored my first vises
@@daniele3275 I'm Dutch, so yea the neighboor of the 'made in germany' stuff. For my gold/silversmith coarse/study I mostly use Ferman, Swiss, Czech or Italian tools which is all of the good stuff as well.
Great comparison. I can't imagine spending $800 for a vice. I've had my vice for 30 years which isn't even as nice as your new Yost and I've never once thought that I needed a better one. Enjoyed the video. Keep them coming.
I got one of the low end American made 6" Yost vises and I love it... been using it for 4 years and I expect to give it to my grandkids
My favorite woodworker, machinist, historian, homesteader, and all around genuinely good human being on UA-cam! God Bless
Vices, gripping content! 😄 Thank you, Thank you, Im here all week.
Very honest and wise approach to this evaluation. By contrast I have just watched another video posted on UA-cam where a guy destroyed by sledge hammering and over tightening using like a 5 foot pipe more than a dozen good vises just to see when they would break!
I have a Yost 750-e and it has served me well for years and it's just a bit more on Amazon at 99$ and has a bit more functionality then the 455.
I personally would get the Yost 855 or even the ADI-4 as both of those are stronger and also have a lifetime warranty, as opposed to the 750e 1 yr warranty. The steel is 400% stronger on the Yost ADI-4, and 200% stronger on the Yost 855. If you need a big vise, the 855 is the best deal @ $135, but if you can get by with the ADI-4 (4"), its so strong it will last multiple generations for $109.
I have that exact Yost vice. Perfect for my needs! I actually have two, one on my workbench and one on my gun-smithing table.
How many people want to see a Snap On vise restoration video??
I'd love to see that Snap On look new, then compare it to the Yost.
That vice is still fully functional. What would you restore? The paint?
All true and good comments, the OCD in me would like to see the item cleaned up but the realist in me says, no he's already taking the time to do all this and take care of life responsibilities so he's already doing a lot and how do I know he didn't already wipe it down before doing the video?...
Would be nice if he cleaned it up a little, got rid of the surface rust. But then somebody is more likely to steal it. Trade-offs.
There's lots of Wilton bullet vise rebuild vids on youtube.
I bought the YOST M7WW nearly two years ago. It has been FANTASTIC.
I'm getting the blue one. Thanks for the research. I need one. Building a new work bench to.
Been watching your videos for a few years and absolutely love them. Great and to the point reviews. Best tool reviews on UA-cam.
I have the Yost 455! I chose it off of Amazon last year for my home shop. It is perfect for my needs. I was so pumped to see you chose the same one Cody!
Keep fighting the good fight, Wranglerstar! Unbiased reviews with honest commentary are a rare breed, and you have a lot of experience to share to boot.
You are going a great job giving us honest opinions about items to better our lives with. I appreciate integrity in your videos. Keep up great work. Thanks, John
I have that same vise but I have the 6 1/2 in, my wife paid like 60 something last December for a Christmas gift, I absolutely love it!
I just inherited a Starret 924 from my dad. It lived in a machine shop in Lockheed in Marietta Ga since the 50s. Currently giving it a good overhaul now.
Seems like a small nice little unit! I have a small 5 inch Wilton vice that mainly used to hold my chainsaw bar when Im sharpening so I wouldn't need anything super beefy. I do like how it rotates 360. Mine only rotates so many degrees each direction and the 360 is nice for sure! Thanks for a great video as always
I love how Snap-on put their logo and markup all over that Wilton vise.
For a young apprentice $ 800 + for one tool is lots of $ to start making money.
Alternative brands works for them until the gravy train comes.
Love the Record no5 I have. Christmas gift from my father back in 1992. Have replaced 100 u joints give or take a few bent metal 3/8 by 2 in to 90 degrees by smashing it with a 5 lb hammer. This thing is an anvil with jaws.
Just a tip for anyone looking for a good vise or good cheap tools, go to an auction or estate sale, they don’t care about that kind of stuff and I managed to buy an old but heavy and functional vise for around $35. I’ve bought snap on wrench sets for $10-$25, yes the WHOLE SET.
I love my Yost 906. I bought it a few years ago at the recommendation from my grandfather as he said to always get a cast steel vise if I really wanted to use it a lot. It cost a little more at $100, but it is worth every penny.
Fair play to you for not chasing the sponsorship/endorsement/patreon dollar. Just good quality, informative videos. Keep up the good work
Have you looked at Harbor Freight 5in multi purpose vice? $79. This multi-purpose vise has two sets of jaws to clamp fast on pipes or square stock. The jaw head swivels 360º for precise positioning and the 5 in. wide jaws have a diamond pattern for a firm grip on your workpiece. With a swivel base this multi-purpose metalworking vise can be rotated for easy access to the anvil.
5 in. wide jaw with diamond pattern face
Jaw head swivels 360 deg.
Pipe jaw capacity: 2 in.
Jaw throat depth: 2-3/4 in.
360 deg. swivel base with twin lock-downs
Anvil with milled face
Pre-drilled holes to bolt down to bench top
I have 3 vises, a Wilton that looks just like yours, an old Yost that's probably getting close to a hundred years old and a really old Chas. Parker that weighs about 200 lbs. All 3 are great vises but my go to always seems to be the Chas. Parker. It's massive and indestructible, opens about 10 inches yet operates smoothly and precise, for the monster that it is. Great video, though. I always look at garage sales and auctions for things like that. There are some great deals to be had, if you look hard enough!
I remember your old snap-on vice vid. It took about a year to find one but got it for 60 bucks.
You guys should check out the Fireball tool fixture table vise. 120 bucks and he tests it to 10000 lbs of force before it broke. It’s very impressive for the money. It’s forged to not cast iron.
L purchased the same vise a rew years ago. when applying to much pressure with a adapter bar, I broke the vice in half. and had to get a new one, I'm more careful now.
Added some sheet felt from McMaster-Carr - fantastic for using my vise to clamp tender items such as gun stocks or barrels. All the holding power you’ll ever need.
I've had experiences with different yours of vises. My first two were from harbor freight. The first was a big one with vertical and horizontal swivel capacity and pipe Jaws. It was a good vise but the lock screw to keep the jaws from rotating stripped out after one year. Stupid as I was I put it on the curb I should've taken it back they'd have given me a new one. Anyway the other one was a 6 inch woodworking vice it's worked like a charm since I got it. My other vises we're found on FB marketplace or acquired for free. The free one is a real classic. It's a huge Morgan Chicago. Probably 100 years old and we'll maintained by it's owners. It was left on a bench in the basement of the home my friends recently bought. It's not a Wilton but for sure my sons and their sons will use it.
I have a Harbor Freight
5" swivel with both straight and pipe jaws. Love it. Choose what you buy from HF carefully. $70
The german Heuer or Linen vises are the best! They cost a bit more but they are durable and precise!
I've had a fairly inexpensive 5" Wel-Bilt vice from Northern Tool for the past 20+ years. I knew going in that at some point it was going to break and I'd be shopping for a new one. The other day I greased and oiled it, and it's still working like a champ.
Even if you did want to do Product placements, i would still highly enjoy your content. Ive been watching for the last 4 years and i gotta say, this is the first place i come to if i'm on the fence about any tool. I also really enjoy the Cheapest vs Expensive. it gives us a chance to try before we buy and honestly thats great. If anyone who comes to your channel only to cry and moan about product placements are just clueless and have no idea how the world works. i think it would be great to see you make money while giving a honest review because i know you will keep the integrity and commitment to us and you always will.
Where I work they have a load of wilton vises from the 70s and they all work great still.
I’d highly recommend you go to your local flea markets or swap meets. You can usually find great vises from the likes of Wilton, for a good deal. Some may need more restoring than others - but a good vise can always be rebuilt/restored, so I wouldn’t even worry if you have the time. Just make sure the main body components that aren’t replaceable are in good condition, no cracks, or large chips.
I mounted the mechanic's vice on a T made of 2x4's and had a wood working vice mounted on the
bench. This lets us use the mechanic's vice when we need it and have a clean bench when
we take it off
I bought a vice at Harbor Freight for like 50 bucks and it's pretty good Vice works good. 👍
Wilton (maker of that snap on vise) just recently stopped making that vise in the USA! A lot of places still have the USA made ones in stock but they won't last long. I just grabbed one for my work. It is a Wilton Tradesman 1750? I think.
If you want to save a few hundred dollars on the “snap-on” vice you can get the Wilton. Same vice that Wilton rebrands for snap-on.
I broke my Wilton a couple months ago. It wasn’t that hard. I had bought that one in the mid 1990’s. I got an Irwin from Lowe’s (also has a tag that says- Rocord since 1909 on it). So far so good and it does get used a lot.
I got my vice from the previous house owner as they didn't take it as they are pretty old. The house is made in the 50s so I guess the vice is too.
From an Ex Snap-On dealer, you’re buying a Wilton. With that being said, the usual case is if Snap-On doesn’t make the best, they rebrand the best. So if you can find a used Snap-On vise for a relatively good deal, buy it!
That does look like a great deal. I have a 7" vice I paid like $120 for. oddly it looks basically like the Yost one. I'd say the Yost will get the job done for most any DIYer. nice find!
Those old Wilton/Snap-on vises are still made, but like you said, 10 times the cost. Very Good video, as someone who has bought and sold, probably thousands, of vises over 30 years I can say you did an excellent job of real facts and presentation. Excellent Job sir.
I just got the Yost ADI 4in vise off of Amazon for $115 or so. It's made of austempered ductile iron which is MUCH stronger than cast iron, cast steel, and even forged iron. The jaws open wide and have a lot of clamping force. Plus the pipe jaws and all internal part are also replaceable.
The Fireball Tool channel tested a bunch of vises to destruction, including the 5in version of my vise a few days ago. It held up extremely well, beating most of the other more expensive vises. The only failure point (after absurd abuse) was a soft iron strap that holds the vise body to the swivel base, (the vise in this video has the same swivel system) but after looking at it myself, that part would be extremely easy to upgrade by replacing with, or welding on, a small slab of 3/8 mild steel.
They tested impact resistance, clamping force, and maximum durability by tightening the vise to failure. The adi placed in the top 3 in all categories out of 10 or 12 vises I think. And the first place was a home made behemoth made out of half inch plate and square tube.
Great video, I highly recommend it.
Kur Norock thanks man, I’m gonna buy one now
I don’t have or really use a vise and even I’ve heard the Yost brand. Nice selection. This series has been excellent. I’m going through past videos, looking for recommendations for an air compressor for occasional use but good enough for tires and eventually air tools.
If you wan't a good vise, take a look at the Heuer fronts. Great german quality made vises.
Just bought one recently wurth sell them painted red
I would not accuse you of product placement, I like how honest you are. Also you were the inspection well one of the inspections to my other channel that I probably should have used to make this comment. Oh well.
I recently found a Columbia Red Arrow. Mounted up just like you use in the woodshop to chuck up in my Irwin bench vise
Found myself a "Matador 100" vice for 8,50€ (10 dollars) few weeks ago, didn't even realize how good it was before I took a closer look. Will serve me well at my small shed.
"For what I do" Key phrase. I appreciate your candor . Because "for what I do" that 455 may last a week.
Thank you for your series of what to put on your bench. I've been looking for a decent vice for an occasional use on my bench. I already have a drill press set up and looking at both a jointer & plainer and finally a bandsaw to complete it. Not a professional, but I like to tinker on the weekends and evenings. I just ordered it through Amazon - $84.25 + tax
Great demonstration send comparison wranglerstar
Hey Cody, can you tell us about your main steel work bench behind you in this video? It looks like warehouse racking. What did you use for the top and how is it attached? If you've talked about that in a previous video, can you point me toward it? Thanks!
I have a machinist friend who built his own Vice and it weighs 44 pounds I am not kidding
I'm sure that thing will last forever
Dumb imo. For that time you could just buy a hydraulic cnc vice. Or just normal cnc vice.
Love the top of the line vs bottom comparisons :)
The $77 vise also has replaceable parts. It just cost $77 for every part you want to replace with labor included in replacing the part.
If I were looking for a top end vice, I wouldn't be looking at Snap-On. For what that cost you are into the realm of machinist vices that can maintain accuracy in the thousandths of an inch if not better. If you just need a heavy duty shop vice, there are a lot to be had in the 3-4 hundred dollar range that are a lot better than either of those.
That Snap On Vise You Have Is Made By Wilton I Have The Same One i Bought Over 40 Years Ago New From Snap on When I Worked In Car Dealers i Paid Back Then $ 200.00. i Still Use it Everyday.
I'm currently using an old Craftsman vice from 1957. Still in good working condition. I wonder if Tekton vises are any good, since all Tekton tools have a great warranty.
I am almost ashamed to say that my workbench has the smallest vice Hazard Fraught sells, except that I haven't needed anything bigger just yet.
I have actually been in the market for a vice, I hate the cheapo chinese one I have .... only one clamp down screw. I hate it.
I just bought this one. Thanks, you're a good man, thanks for sharing.
If you flip the blue vise over, there should be some washers and a little c clip holding the handle in. Correct? If so, you could replace the whole handle section
great video, Cody, I will most likely build this table, a variation of it, or use your suggestions on outfitting it. But I will say I do see ads for loctite when a bottle floats across the screen.
I love my Yost vises. I have an 8" on my garage bench and a 4.5" on my gun bench.
Just bought a yost 750e... glad to see you appreciate the brand.
I remember Cody honestly reviewing a few new products he was sent to try...well they did ask for his honest opinion 😂😉 some were good, some were bad......and a few were very ugly. Nice review and an interesting point on the swivel mechanism 👍
I always keep a look out for used vise's on CRAIGSLIST , FB MARKET PLACE .
last month bought a Simplex / Columbia 4-5" jawed vise for $50.00 .
From the 60s or 70s .
ohhh man you have hit the nail on the head with "me specific" content these last few videos. I have been planning to build a new bench and buy a vice for quite a few weeks now
Just finished restoring a wilton 3.5 " machinist vise. Love it.
That Yost is made of Chinese cast iron and doesn't have the strength of ductile iron. *When* it breaks, consider the cost of a more expensive vise, *less* the cost of this vise. The Yost 32C that I have is ductile iron. When I got it, it was gritty and required cleaning. I was also not happy with the slop in the handle, so I made a custom washer. Now it is *really nice.* Currently, it is $343 on Amazon...
These comparison videos are my favorite!
I went looking around for a used Wilton Bullett and gave up, the used prices are nearly as high as new. Ended up buying a new Heuer from Germany. 160 euro, 7” jaws. All forged. Better than any American vise I’ve used up to this point.
I am a home gamer that welds presses bearings uses grinders etc and my HF vice gets it done. I have the rotating one which is helpful. I would like a nice heritage vice but they are so expensive.
Looks like the Hamilton and Seiko Tuna have made way for the Rolex Explorer on your wrist. Perhaps another watch episode is in order.
Looks like I wasn't the only one to notice. That Patreon money must be rollin in good. Makes me wonder why people support to the extent they do.
Brian Streufert I wasn’t trying to bemoan the success of his content all though it’s apparent the content is popular. My thought is simply that since he’s done videos on his watches (& even his pants) in the past he should update us on the new wristwatch that has been prominently displayed on his wrist for the past several episodes.
@@fj401968 Frankly, I view it as wildly inappropriate. Buying luxury items when you are all about living in "the rough" and living off of peoples generosity; which is what Patreon is. It is only my opinion though and how I feel. If I was a patron (I am for other channels) and I saw that, I will remove support instantly.
@@StreuB1 Perhaps. Although he is also into "heritage" pieces... things that can be passed down. The Rolex could be viewed as such and who's to say how he acquired it? I'm certainly not going to own one any time soon but I'll withhold judgement without further information.
Thanks for the heads up; reviews of it on Amazon show a high rating but the lowest ones tell a different story; " Cheap metal
January 20, 2019 Size: 5.5 inchesVerified Purchase
"Very disappointed in the metal hardness. First time I clamped something down I heavily distorted the clamping area. With the reviews I thought it would be a little better. " think I'll go Craftsman
4:08 any vice is a heritage vice if you're not a psychopath towards it. Besides few welding spots that stuck from stick weldinf it's as good as the day I bought it. I don't use it as an anvil I don't use it as a crusher. I paid 20€ for it and it's perfectly fine.
SnapOn/Wilton is a high-quality American made vise, and it's a beast. It's also an heirloom vice that can be passed to your children and their children for generations. The Yost is a cheap Chinese made vice and will work for the homeowner but not for heavy-duty vice users.
Any history and opinions on rebuilding chainsaws? Just got a free Stihl pro series 044 and I'm rebuild the engine with all OEM Stihl parts and I'm looking forward to getting it running and cutting and I was wondering if you ever had experience with this side of running saws
Nice vise!
That Yost 455 looks exactly like my 25 year old 4 1/2 Craftsman 51885. :)
A 4.5" wide jaw, Craftsman 51854 at sears is $39.99 and free shipping. ;)
Have been a subscriber for quite awhile and I just wanted to say thank you. I feel you go over the products in such a manner that we can make a education choice. I value your opinion and always look forward to more video uploads. Side not, would live some more manly manners!
I have a small 4-foot workbench. Do you feel the Yost 445 which is essentially the same thing in this video except it's 4 and 1/2 in to be suitable? I think I'm going to need a smaller footprint otherwise I will have no room to work. If you could let me know I would appreciate it
Yes, if a Company has sent you a Product, you have always announced that when you open your video. I remember you received a "Survival Kit" from some company overseas and it failed miserably (thankfully you were only about 100' away from your house, or all would have "Been Lost").
Fireball Tool just did a good vise test with several different brands.
Nice review. But are you sure the heritage vice is rebuildable? I recently contacted Snap-on about replacing a specialty socket sold by them in the 60's and 70's I needed for my truck. Lifetime warranties are only as good as long as they are manufacturing the part. That is what they told me. And they could not replace the broken socket and I'd have to go elsewhere to get another one.
Hey do you have any videos on Manual wood splitting ? I’ve been driving around picking up wood that tree cutters are leaving on the curb, I have some nice size pieces, trying to see what is the best, cheap way of splitting them up. Thanks
Thanks for the advice. I'm curious why you chose the 455 over the 855.
The Yost 855 also has a lifetime warranty (his here only has 1 yr), and the cast is TWICE as strong as the one here. Also the 855 is ductile iron, which can flex a little rather than break like the cast iron his 455 is made out of. If you look on Amazon at the reviews, there are many people who have broke the 455 series he has here. The 855 is made of better steel that won't crack.
This vise seams like a great value, thanks for the insight!
Definitely a good deal on that Yost 455. List price is $177.
I believe that Snap-On vise is a rebranded Wilton "Tradesman", a good vise but not top of their line.
The higher quality vises tend to hold their value almost too well. I spent a year looking for a decent used Wilton "C2" at a decent price. I finally bought a new one on sale for $1200 ($1399 list). A comparable Yost would be about the same price. Both companies make excellent vises, and offer a wide price/quality range.
I love my Wilton C2. Amazing quality, very heavy duty (weighs over 100 pounds). I doubt that anyone in my family would want it after I'm gone. I just have to make sure they know the value so they don't sell it for a song!
If a part breaks on the cheaper vice you can always just buy an entirely new one for probably about the same price of some of the replacement parts for the Snap-on vice.
Are there any other pro-grade vice brands that you would recommend that are made in the USA as an alternative to Snap-On and Yost (I believe you said early on that they had a pro line)?
Looking to buy a vise. I’m leaning towards Yost. Your videos are always interesting and informative. Thank you Sir!