Why your shop needs a solid tube vise clamp
Finding a reliable tube vise clamp can be the difference between a clean cut and a ruined piece of expensive metal. If you've ever tried to hold a round pipe in a standard flat-jawed bench vise, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The pipe slips, it rotates the second you apply any torque, and if you tighten the jaws enough to actually hold it, you end up with ugly flat spots or a crushed tube. It's a frustrating cycle that usually ends with a trip back to the hardware store for more material. ...