Record Vices

Record Vices at Tooled-Up.com

Tooled-Up.com stocks Record Vices for workshop, site and home use, covering the main types of work-holding a tradesperson or serious DIYer is likely to need. The selection is organised into Bench Vices, Drill Press Vices, Engineers & Mechanics Vices, Pipe Vices, Wood Working Vices and Vice Accessories, so you can go straight to the type that suits the job.

A vice is only useful if it holds the work firmly and stays put under load. Record Vices are built around that idea, with sturdy bodies, accurate jaws and smooth screw action designed for repeated daily use. Whether you are clamping a bar for filing, a pipe for threading or a board for planing, there is a vice type made for the task.

Key Features of Record Vices

• Robust cast construction: a heavy body resists flexing when you hammer, file or cut, so the workpiece stays steady.
• Hardened, serrated jaws: they bite into metal and pipe without slipping, which makes work safer and more accurate.
• Smooth screw and slide action: quick, controlled adjustment saves time when changing between different sizes of workpiece.
• Swivel bases on selected bench vices: they let you reposition the vice to get at the job from the best angle.
• Integral anvil areas: found on many engineers' vices, they give you a surface for light shaping and straightening.
• Dedicated designs for each task: pipe, drill press and woodworking vices are shaped for their specific job rather than adapted from a general-purpose model.

Who Uses Record Vices?

Engineers, fabricators and mechanics rely on bench and engineers' vices for cutting, filing, drilling and assembly work. Plumbers and heating engineers use pipe vices to hold tube and fittings securely for cutting and threading, whether in the workshop or on site. Joiners, carpenters and cabinet makers choose woodworking vices to hold timber for planing, sawing, chiselling and jointing without marking the surface.

Machinists and anyone with a pillar drill will appreciate a drill press vice, which keeps stock square and secure while drilling. Home workshop users and hobbyists also benefit from a good general-purpose bench vice for repairs, restoration projects and everyday maintenance.

Popular Record Vices

Bench Vices

The all-round workshop choice, suited to metalwork, repairs and general fabrication.

Engineers & Mechanics Vices

Heavy-duty vices for demanding fitting, filing and assembly jobs where strong clamping is essential.

Wood Working Vices

Designed to hold timber firmly for shaping and joinery, with jaws that suit wood.

Pipe Vices

Built to grip round stock and pipe securely for cutting, threading and fitting.

Drill Press Vices

Keep workpieces accurately located on a drill table for clean, precise holes.

Vice Accessories

Add-ons that help you get more from your vice and protect delicate workpieces.

Browse the full Record selection at Tooled-Up.com to compare each type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Record vice is best for general workshop use?

A bench vice is the usual choice for a mix of metalwork, repairs and general tasks. If your work is heavier or more precise, an engineers' or mechanics vice offers extra strength.

What type of vice do I need for holding pipe?

A pipe vice is designed to grip round material firmly without crushing or slipping, making it better than a standard vice for cutting and threading.

Can I use a metalworking vice for woodwork?

You can for light tasks, but a woodworking vice is better because its jaws are suited to timber and reduce the risk of marking or damaging the surface.

Do I need a drill press vice?

If you drill on a pillar or bench drill, yes. It holds the work square and stops it spinning, which is safer and more accurate than clamping by hand.