McMaster-Carr logo
    Filter by
    Vise Type
    System of Measurement
    Jaw Texture
    Mount Type
    Jaw Style
    Base Type
    Jaw Material
    Number of Mounting Holes
    Body Material
    DFARS Specialty Metals
    Material
    Jaw Mounting Screw Thread Size
    Industrial Info Compare
    Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
    Industrial Info Snippet
    Forward
    Enter e-mail addresses in the fields below
    Message
    Cancel
    Print
    How can we improve?
    Comments
    E-mail address (if you would like a response)
    45 Products

    Drill-Press Vises

    Turn the handle to move the jaw on these basic vises. They mount directly to your drill press for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. Vises have one smooth jaw and one grooved jaw for clamping flat, round, and uneven workpieces. The open base allows you to drill through your workpiece without hitting the bottom of the vise.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Drill-Press Vises.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Features
    Each
    Fixed Base
    1 3/4"1"1 1/2"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2"4 1/4"IronBolt OnNo23/8"2 5/8"Open Base000000000000
    3"1 1/8"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2 1/2"6 5/8"IronBolt OnNo———Open Base0000000000000
    3"1 1/2"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2 5/8"6 3/4"IronBolt OnNo29/16"3 9/16"Open Base000000000000
    4"1 3/4"4"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2 7/8"7 5/8"IronBolt OnNo———Open Base0000000000000
    6"2"6"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 5/8"11"IronBolt OnNo———Open Base00000000000000
    8"2"8"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 5/8"15 1/2"IronBolt OnNo———Open Base00000000000000
     

    Any-Orientation Drill-Press Vises

    The base and three sides of the vise are ground flat, enabling mounting on its base, either side, or upright. Secure directly to your drill press with setup clamps (not included) for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. Turn the threaded main screw to move the jaw. The open base allows you to drill through the workpiece without hitting the bottom of the vise.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Any-Orientation Drill-Press Vises.
    Grooved Jaw—Vises with a smooth and grooved jaw clamp flat, round, and uneven workpieces.
    Jaw
    Body
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Features
    Each
    Fixed Base
    1 1/2"1"1 1/2"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes1 7/8"5 1/8"IronClamp OnOpen Base000000000000
    2 7/16"1 1/2"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2 5/8"7 1/2"IronClamp OnOpen Base000000000000
    3"1 3/4"3"SteelSmoothYes3"9"IronClamp OnOpen Base000000000000
    4"1 3/4"4"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 1/4"10 3/4"IronClamp OnOpen Base000000000000
    6"2"6"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 1/2"11 3/8"IronClamp OnOpen Base0000000000000
     

    Quick-Clamp Drill-Press Vises

    Push the handle to slide the jaw into place for quicker setup than industrial drill-press vises. Mount these vises directly to your drill press for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. Use the step on the jaws to raise the workpiece and allow more clearance for cutting tools.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Quick-Clamp Drill-Press Vises, With Flat Jaws, Fixed Base, Lever Jaw Lock.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Quick-Clamp Drill-Press Vises, With Flat Jaws, Fixed Base, Screw Jaw Lock.

    Fixed Base

    Lever Jaw Lock

    Fixed Base

    Screw Jaw Lock

    Lever Jaw Lock—Lever-locking vises secure a workpiece when you pull the lever down. To release the jaw, pull the lever up.
    Pump-Action-Lever Jaw Lock—Pump-action lever-locking vises allow you to adjust the tension holding the workpiece by pumping the lever. Pull the lever all the way down to lock; pull up to release.
    Screw Jaw Lock—Screw-locking vises engage and adjust the tension with a turn of the screw. Turn in the opposite direction to disengage. They have one smooth jaw and one grooved jaw for clamping flat, round, and uneven workpieces.
    Open Base—Vises with open base allow you to drill through your workpiece without hitting the bottom of the vise.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Features
    Each
    Fixed Base
     
    Lever Jaw Lock
    3"1 1/4"3"SteelSmoothYes2 3/4"9"IronBolt OnNo41/2"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		0000000000000
    4"1 5/16"4 5/8"SteelSmoothYes3 1/4"11 3/4"IronBolt OnNo417/32"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
    6"1 13/16"6 1/8"SteelSmoothYes3 3/4"14 3/4"IronBolt OnNo411/16"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
    8"2"8 1/8"SteelSmoothYes4 1/2"17 7/8"IronBolt OnNo411/16"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
     
    Pump-Action-Lever Jaw Lock
    3"1 1/4"3"SteelSmoothYes2 3/4"9"IronBolt OnNo41/2"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
    4"1 5/16"4 5/8"SteelSmoothYes3 1/4"11 3/4"IronBolt OnNo417/32"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
    6"1 13/16"6 1/8"SteelSmoothYes3 3/4"14 3/4"IronBolt OnNo411/16"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
    8"2"8 1/8"SteelSmoothYes4 1/2"17 7/8"IronBolt OnNo411/16"Open Base
    Stepped Jaws    		000000000000
     
    Screw Jaw Lock
    3"1 1/2"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes2 5/8"9"SteelBolt OnNo41/2"Stepped Jaws0000000000000
    4"1 1/2"6"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3"13"SteelBolt OnNo41/2"Stepped Jaws0000000000000
    6"2"8"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 7/8"17"SteelBolt OnNo85/8"Stepped Jaws0000000000000
    8"3"10"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes5 1/2"21 3/4"SteelBolt OnNo87/8"Stepped Jaws000000000000000
     

    High-Precision Cross-Slide Drill-Press Vises

    The dials on these vises are graduated in smaller increments than standard cross-slide drill-press vises for finer adjustment. Turn the handles on the base to precisely position work on X and Y axes for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. Turn the threaded main screw to move the jaw. Vises mount directly to your drill press.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vises. High-Precision Cross-Slide Drill-Press Vises.
    Jaw
    Max.
    Travel
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Parallel
    Tolerance
    X-Axis
    Y-Axis
    Adjustment Dial
    Graduations
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Body
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    Fixed Base
    3"1 3/4"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes0.001"4"4"0.001"5 1/2"7 1/2"6 1/4"IronBolt OnNo45/8"000000000000000
     

    Cross-Slide Drill-Press Vises

    Turn the handles on the base to precisely position work on X and Y axes. Mount these vises directly to your drill press for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. Turn the threaded main screw to move the jaw.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vises. Cross-Slide Drill-Press Vises.
    Jaw
    Max.
    Travel
    Base
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    X-Axis
    Y-Axis
    Adjustment Dial
    Graduations
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Body
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Each
    Fixed Base
    3"1 3/8"3"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes5"5"0.002"5 7/8"8 3/8"4 5/8"IronBolt OnNo51/2"00000000000000
    6"2"6"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes8"8"0.001"7 3/8"12 1/8"7 1/8"IronBolt OnNo55/8"0000000000000
    8"2"8"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes8"8"0.001"7 3/8"12 1/8"7 1/8"IronBolt OnNo55/8"0000000000000
     

    Self-Centering Machine Vises

    The jaws move inward at the same time to consistently position your workpiece in the center of the vise. These vises are used on Bridgeport-style milling machines and drill presses. The base swivels 360° and locks in place.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Self-Centering Machine Vises.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Base/Bed Parallel
    Tolerance
    Base
    Graduations
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Features
    Each
    360° Swivel Base
    4"1 1/2"4"SteelSmoothYes6 3/32"11 13/32"Steel0.0012"1°Bolt OnNo21/2"8"Self-Centering Jaws00000000000000
     

    Ultra-Precision Machine Vises

    Designed for precision grinding and inspection, the construction of these vises ensures workpieces are held perfectly square. To move the jaw, remove the screw using a 1/4" hex key (not included) and manually slide the jaw into position. Then replace the screw and tighten to firmly grip the workpiece. The base and three sides of the vise are ground flat to a parallel tolerance of 0.0002", enabling mounting on its base, either side, or upright. Mount through the base with screws or use setup clamps (not included). Vises can be used on Bridgeport-style milling machines as well as drill presses and surface grinders. They are also known as toolmakers’ vises.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Ultra-Precision Machine Vises.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Parallel
    Tolerance
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Base/Bed Parallel
    Tolerance
    Mount Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    Fixed Base
    2"1"3 1/4"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes0.0002"2"5 7/8"Steel0.0002"Bolt OnNo45/16"1"00000000000000
    3"1 5/16"4 3/4"SteelSmooth, GroovedNo0.0002"2 5/8"7 1/2"Steel0.0002"Bolt On, Clamp OnNo45/16"—0000000000000
     

    Machine Vises

    Our basic machine vises, these are used on Bridgeport-style milling machines as well as drill presses and surface grinders.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Machine Vises.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Machine Vises.
    Swivel Base—Vises with swivel base rotate 360° and can be locked in place.
    Grooved Jaw—Vises with smooth and grooved jaws have one smooth jaw and one grooved jaw for clamping flat, round, and uneven workpieces.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Base/Bed Parallel
    Tolerance
    Base
    Graduations
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    Fixed Base
    4"1 3/4"4"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 3/8"8 3/4"Iron0.001"—Bolt OnNo29/16"4 5/8"0000000000000
    6"2"6"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 7/8"11 1/2"Iron0.001"—Bolt OnNo25/8"6 1/2"000000000000
     
    360° Swivel Base
    4"1 1/2"4"SteelSmoothYes4 9/16"14 7/16"Iron0.002"1°Bolt OnNo21/2"4 7/16"0000000000000
    6"2"6"SteelSmoothYes6 3/16"20 3/16"Iron0.002"1°Bolt OnNo25/8"6 7/16"0000000000000
     

    Any-Angle Machine Vises

    Tilt the head on two axes and rotate the base to position your workpiece at almost any angle. These vises are used on Bridgeport-style milling machines and drill presses.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vises. Any-Angle Machine Vises.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Base
    Graduations
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    360° Swivel Base
    2"1"2"SteelSmoothYes5 19/32"9"Iron1°Bolt OnNo21/2"4 3/4"00000000000000
    4"1 1/2"4"SteelSmoothYes10 13/32"19 45/64"Iron1°Bolt OnNo25/8"8 1/4"000000000000000
    6"1 3/4"6"SteelSmoothYes13 19/64"19"Iron1°Bolt OnNo25/8"10 3/4"000000000000000
     

    Pivoting-Head Drill-Press Vises

    Hold work at any angle up to 90°. Loosen the nuts on either side of the vise to tilt and adjust the angle; tighten to lock in place. Mount these vises directly to your drill press for drilling, tapping, and reaming applications. They have one smooth jaw and one grooved jaw for clamping flat, round, and uneven workpieces. Turn the threaded main screw to move the jaw.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Pivoting-Head Drill-Press Vises, With Flat Jaws, Fixed Base.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Pivoting-Head Drill-Press Vises, With Flat Jaws, Swivel Base.

    Fixed Base

    Swivel Base

    Swivel Base—Vises with swivel base rotate 360° and can be locked in place.
    Jaw
    Body
    Mounting Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Base
    Graduations
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Each
    Fixed Base
    2 7/8"1 1/2"2 1/2"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes3 7/8"9"Iron—Bolt OnNo21/2"6 11/16"00000000000000
     
    360° Swivel Base
    2 7/8"1 1/2"2 1/2"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes4 5/8"8"Iron5°Bolt OnNo41/2"6 13/16"0000000000000
    4"1 3/4"4"SteelSmooth, GroovedYes6 1/4"12"Iron1°Bolt OnNo21/2"7 7/8"000000000000
     

    Air-Powered Machine Vises

    Compressed air controlled by a foot pedal allows hands-free operation. Step on the pedal to instantly close the moving jaw; step again to release it. Use these vises in production applications with frequent insertion and removal of workpieces on Bridgeport-style milling machines and drill presses. Vises with a jaw height of 1 1/4", 1 5/16", and 2 1/2" can also be used on surface grinders.
    To calculate the gripping force on your workpiece, multiply your inlet air pressure by the gripping force factor. Add an air regulator to control force.
    With Flat Jaws
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Air-Powered Machine Vises, With Flat Jaws, Fixed Base—Single Acting.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vises. Air-Powered Machine Vises, With Flat Jaws, Fixed Base—Double Acting.

    Fixed Base—Single Acting

    Fixed Base—Double Acting

    Single Acting—Single-acting vises require the jaw to be manually set to the desired position before use, so these vises are best for repetitive clamping of consistent workpiece sizes. Once the jaw is set, activating the air pressure will move the jaw up to 5/8" to clamp. When air pressure is released, a spring return inside the air cylinder returns the jaw to the set position.
    Double Acting—Double-acting vises use air pressure to open and close the jaws without manual adjustment, making these vises a good choice when clamping workpieces of varying size.
    Jaw
    Air Inlet
    Body
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max.
    Opening
    Material
    Texture
    Replaceable
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Gripping Force
    Factor
    Overall
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Includes
    Each
    Fixed Base—Single Acting
    3"1 1/4"3 1/8"SteelSmoothYes1/4
    		NPSM
    		Male120155 3/8"10 1/4"IronBolt OnNo417/32"Two 5-ft. Long Air Hoses00000000000000
    4"1 5/16"4 5/8"SteelSmoothYes1/4
    		NPSM
    		Male120155 3/8"13 1/2"IronBolt OnNo421/32"Two 5-ft. Long Air Hoses0000000000000
     
    Fixed Base—Double Acting
    3"1 1/4"3 1/8"SteelSmoothYes1/4
    		NPSM
    		Male120155 3/8"13 11/16"IronBolt OnNo417/32"Three 5-ft. Long Air Hoses0000000000000
    4"1 5/16"5"SteelSmoothYes1/4
    		NPSM
    		Male120155 3/8"18 1/4"IronBolt OnNo421/32"Three 5-ft. Long Air Hoses0000000000000
    6"2 1/2"7 3/8"SteelSmoothYes1/4
    		NPSM
    		Male120196 17/32"25 5/8"IronBolt OnNo411/16"Three 5-ft. Long Air Hoses000000000000000
     
    back to top