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Bessey 4 in. Cast Iron Workshop Bench Vise 270 deg Swivel Base

A 270-degree swivel base and built-in pipe jaw let this cast iron vise handle flat stock and pipe with equal ease.
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About Product Overview

Cast iron construction gives this Bessey bench vise the mass and rigidity to hold work steady through drilling, filing, sawing, and hammering without walking across the bench. The swivel base rotates a full 270 degrees, so you can angle the jaws to whatever position suits the cut instead of repositioning the whole workpiece. A built-in pipe jaw extends its usefulness beyond flat stock to round tubing and pipe, making it a practical choice for plumbing repairs, metalworking, and general shop fabrication alongside standard woodworking clamping.

With a 4-1/2 inch jaw capacity and 1-3/4 inch throat depth, it's sized for hobby shops, garages, and workbenches where you need a dependable second set of hands rather than an industrial-scale rig. The gray cast iron finish and solid build are meant to take daily use and stay put.

  • Jaw Width: 4 in.
  • Jaw Capacity: 4-1/2 in.
  • Throat Depth: 1-3/4 in.
  • Swivel Base: Yes, 270-degree range
  • Pipe Jaw: Yes
  • Material: Cast Iron

The Details Specifications

Brand Bessey
Model / MPN BV-HW45
UPC 091162008348
Weight 12 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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