new vise

[solduc]

I am interested in a new vise. I have an old AK Best and like it but the jaws are getting weak and I have read that they tend to break/fracture due to fatigue. The company went out of business and I am in the process of trying to get a machinist to make another set of jaws. In the mean time I am looking for a new vise. Any info on whats new out there for $200 or less would be appreciated. I have been out of the vise market for greater than ten years. Thanks for the help.:)

[1siena]

Just got a renzetti traveler from BBT. I really like it.

[scotty1834]

Second the Renzetti traveler. Great Vice, Great Price.

[BaKDRFT]

I third the Renzetti

[wilco2264]

Had my Traveler for about 15 years. Good vise for the $.

[steelie1]

Had my traveller for as long as i can remember. Great vise for the money, but if you are doing a marathon session be prepared for some finger pain from tightening and loosening the jaws.

[Neeso1aj]

they have a rotary vice for around 50 bucks to. I mean if your only wanting a "backup". I have had one for 2 years and love it!! And you can use the money you saved from switching to Geico to buy it!

[shoeguy]

Get a renz!!! That's what I will be getting. I have been looking for awhile. My neighbor got one and loves it!

Shoeguy:)

[Jay]

Not gonna argue the Renzetti but Peak makes a sweet vise for a buck fifty as well as griffin. I have been happy with mine.

[JoeRx]

ditto the renzetti traveler...I've got one and love it. Can't beat the quality for the price.

joe

[goemado]

Another vote for the Renzetti Traveler.

[tightlined]

Try calling BBT and see what they carry in stock or are a dealer for and select from one of those.

[phishin incident]

I got a Renzetti for Xmas when i was 15, i still have it, i have broken 2 screws and 1 set of jaws, but i imagine there has been several thousand dozen hooks through those jaws... Great vice, price aside.
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[sageflyfisher]

renzetti......... Have had one since my 10th bday. Love it!

[solduc]

thanks for the advice. I am amazed by and truly appreciate the response. Thank you to all for sharing your experiences.
scott

[bd1]

just make sure you get the style with the lever operated jaws.

[BradEnsing]

I have the renzetti traveler as well....$185 and well worth every penny!