Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new workbench since my old one had terrible workholding options. I'm debating between getting a more expensive cast iron vise or a cheaper alternative. My main concern is the racking issue, and I don't want to deal with the same frustrations I had before. What do you all think? Any recommendations or experiences with these types of vises? I'm located in Europe, so these are the options I'm looking at.
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In my experience, investing in a good vise is crucial. I've used a cheap one before, and it's been nothing but regret. A decent vise makes all the difference in your workflow. You'll thank yourself later for spending a little more on quality!
Can you elaborate on what issues you've faced with the cheap vise?