Carry these compact vises with one hand instead of lugging a freestanding vise to your next task. Spring-loaded jaws clamp pipe in seconds for a grip that’s tight enough to keep pipe from rotating as you assemble and disassemble fittings. Use these vises on a bench top or floor. When a stubborn fitting calls for extra oomph, brace the vise with your foot and add a stabilizing bar (sold separately) to get the leverage you need. However, these vises don’t grip tightly enough for cutting and threading like chain- and yoke-style vises do.