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UK Work Benches Bench Accessories Mechanics Vice
Mechanics Bench Vice
UK Work Benches Bench Accessories Mechanics Vice
Mechanics Bench Vice
UK Work Benches Bench Accessories Mechanics Vice
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UK Work Benches Bench Accessories Mechanics Vice
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Mechanics Bench Vice

SKU VICE-4
£90.00 - £170.00
£90.00 ex VAT£108.00 inc VAT
£90.00 - £170.00 ex VAT £108.00 - £204.00 inc VAT
£90.00 ex VAT£108.00 inc VAT
Size: 4 Inch

The Eclipse Mechanics' Vice from Spear & Jackson: a grey cast iron bench vice with hardened steel, replaceable jaw plates, for general metalworking in workshops, garages and factories. Maximum clamping force runs from 2,000 kgf on the 4 inch to 4,000 kgf on the 8 inch.

  • Body and sliding jaw in grey cast iron, which absorbs shock well
  • Hardened steel jaw plates you can replace when worn
  • Steel main screw and tommy bar; the tommy bar is designed to bend before the vice is over-stressed
  • Precision-milled sliding jaw for smooth operation
  • Fixing holes in the base for bolting to a bench
Size Eclipse part no. Jaw width Throat depth Jaw opening Max clamping force Weight
4 inch EMV-3 100mm 63mm 109mm 2,000 kgf 9.3kg
5 inch EMV-5 125mm 73mm 136mm 2,500 kgf 15.8kg
6 inch EMV-6 150mm 86mm 168mm 3,000 kgf 24.2kg
8 inch EMV-8 200mm 103mm 208mm 4,000 kgf 38.1kg

Specifications from the manufacturer, Eclipse Professional Tools. Want a vice fitted to a heavy duty workbench? Specify it when you request a quote, or call 0161 688 6737.

Questions about the Mechanics Bench Vice

What sizes is the Mechanics Bench Vice available in?
4 sizes: 4 Inch, 5 Inch, 6 Inch, 8 Inch.
What is a mechanics bench vice?
A vice that mounts on a workbench and holds work steady while you cut, file, drill or assemble it. Bench vice, mechanics vice and work vice all describe the same tool. This one is the Eclipse Mechanics' Vice: a grey cast iron body with hardened steel jaw plates.
Which size of bench vice do I need?
Bench vices are sized by jaw width. This vice comes in 4, 5, 6 and 8 inch, with maximum clamping force rising from 2,000 kgf to 4,000 kgf. As a rough guide, 4 to 5 inch suits lighter work and smaller parts, 6 inch is a common all-round workshop size, and 8 inch suits larger stock and heavier fabrication. Not sure? Call 0161 688 6737.
Can I buy a workbench with a vice fitted?
Yes. See the Steel Heavy Duty Workbench with Vice, or specify a vice when you request a quote for any heavy duty workbench.