Yost ToolsVises 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe Vise with Swivel Base

I have used this device for over a year now and it works great. I thought at first that it wasn’t built properly that it was loose how it tilts but when vice is tight that also tightened up. it just makes it easier to pull the pin to be able to tilt it when the pressure is off the vise. Very happy with the vise, excellent grip strength. Swivel and tilt comes in handy A lot!

Multi adjustable and well made! A joy to work with!

Outside of quality vises that are multiple times more expensive, this vise is of excellent quality and meets all my expectations. Of any import vises, particularly Chinese, this vise is superior by a large margin and on par with some of the domestic vises.If you are interested in a rotating vise, this is really the only quality option other than the Swindens Vises which are far more expensive. DO NOT buy any other chinese import rotating vise, the quality is not to par with this vise, and with the Amazon pricing, there really isn't reason to buy any of the others.My impressions of the vise, the weight is impressive in comparison to the competition which would suggest thicker and stronger castings, and another important note is the use of higher quality, Ductile Iron which is much stronger than the brittle cast iron that most imports are made of. The jaws are well machined and sharp, and the pipe jaws work well as they are designed. The lockdowns for the swivel mechanism work well and do a good job of locking the vise into position. The spring loaded pin that holds the angle of the head of the vise works well and slips into one of 12 position. An important note, the pin holds the angle of the head so there is some play while the jaws are open, however once the jaws are clamped down, the vise is rock solid and will not rotate. The leadscrew of mine was well machined with no burrs or crappy threading anywhere along the screw, and the handle is free of defects as well. The anvil is flat and retains some swirls from machining, but is functionally satisfactory. The slide of the vise is well machined and has no defects or burs along its length and so slides well through the body of the vise.Out of the box the vise functioned smoothly and can be operated one handed. For good measure I applied graphite (lock-ease in my case) to the slide and between rotating portions of the body which further improved the function of the vise, as well as some Permatex Anti-Seize to the leadscrew which has graphite in it as well, and makes the leadscrew turn very smoothly.Pros:-All around the price is reasonable-Excellent weight for a 5" vise-Good execution of the multi-purpose functionality-Well threaded leadscrew-Casting free of defects and well painted.-Slide was smooth and well machined-Well-machined jaws-Vise locks down solid once clamped-Shipped double boxed with wood board in bottomCons:- Not able to rotate the workpiece once the jaws are clamped due to design-Slight play when jaws are open, however it is minimal and non-existent once clamped.-Swivel mount is a bit tricky to use due to the balance and must be held level.-Would have preferred a larger handle.Overall this is a solid vise at a good price and should give many years of service. Just remember that this is a vise and not a hydraulic press, and that cheater pipes and hammers are NOT good for any vise.

Shopping for a vise in a moderate price-range is not easy, seeing how high-quality forged models can cost anywhere from $700 to $2000. To me, $200 is a lot to spend on a vise, so I dedicated a long time to researching different options in-depth before I was confident I wasn't going to throw this much money down the drain and face paying huge return shipping on a 65lbs parcel.I was looking for a strong (ductile iron) and versatile vise with multiple positioning and at least two types of jaws, so that all items of all shapes can be locked at different angles with easy access for both general and detailed work—filing, machining, drilling. I do a lot of DIY + basic machining (making knives and tools), and at least for my needs and purposes this vise is the best in its class, and definitely the best you can get for the price. I'm very particular about finding quality tools which do the job they say they do without failure, and I'm confident that this vise will perform exceptionally and last me till old age.Don't let the review by R. G. give you the wrong impression—unless you receive a rare lemon, there is nothing wrong with this vise, and for most everyone it arrived consistently in excellent condition. The overall finish, paint, fit and machining of parts and surfaces is excellent, and the jaws do align perfectly (that was one of my main concerns). In addition, all jaws including pipe jaws are replaceable, which is very important and unique to this model. Regardless of casting thickness, the strength of ductile iron is three times higher than the brittle grey cast iron used in cheaper models, and proves to be fully secure and sufficient for non-industrial needs—it's suitable for all types of work, with the exception of forging.NOTE: Be sure to follow the installation instructions detailed in the top-voted review by encanto, including the addition of two small springs underneath the base of the vise—very easy and worthy modification which guarantees smooth base rotation. Many thanks and best regards to encanto for going to the effort of sharing very insightful tips and observations.

What I like about the vise, that it was package very well. It is a strong sturdy vise. It has good weight and you can rotate the vise in any direction. I use the vise for wood and metal. It a big help in my hobbies. It was very easy to mount to my work bench.