Wilton Tradesman 1755 Vise

[Yoinkers]

I have been looking at one of these for a LONG time.

I wanted the pipe combo model, Same as this but about twice the price. Does this thing feel at all cheap? Or is the trademan plenty of tool for part time use. I dont work in the shop. I work in an office, but with vises, you want to spend the money once.

The cost of the pipe combo model has been what has deterred me from buying a Wilton so far. If you guys dont break this tradesman, it might be the nudge I need.

[JeepLab]

I have been looking at one of these for a LONG time.

I wanted the pipe combo model, Same as this but about twice the price. Does this thing feel at all cheap?

Nothing about this vise comes off as cheap nor does any corner seem to be cut. It also shares the same footprint as the 1765 which is the 6.5 inch version of the same vise. (vise tested is the 1755 with a 5.5 inch jaw)

That makes me think that the base on the 1755 is built to the parameters of the larger 1765 Tradesman vise. So its got an oversized base compared to its jaw size.