Utilizing a vise is an excellent (and the most common) way to hold a workpiece during a cutting application – they’re simple to use, repeatable, and rigid. A vise is equipped with a handle that allows you to open and close the vise with ease. In this video, we'll compare and present the pros and cons of the three main types of vise handles –  Stock Handles (the style that comes with a vise at purchase), Speed Handles, and Edge Technologies' 2 Position Vise Handles – all of which can be used to increase your speed, productivity and efficiency. Learn the benefits of each type of vise handle and which vise handle to use on your machine vise, milling vise, or bench vise to best suit your application or work environment. Watch as we put each type of vise handle to the test and illustrate which vise handle allows you to open and close your vise the fastest, the smoothest, and with the most overall ease. 

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We believe the Right Tool Is Everything™, and we strive to share our experience and expertise in an effort to ensure you select the right tool for your application, follow best practices, and can push your productivity further. Utilize our Vise Best Practices Guide to learn how to properly maintain your vise and ensure optimal performance for many years.

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• Simple vs. complex set-ups
• Recommended vise maintenance
• And much more!