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Olympia Tools Mechanic's Bench Vise 38-616, 6 Inches

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Condition
New
Size
6-in
Model
38-616
Dimensions
16.93 x 7.87 x 9.45 in
Weight
39 lb
Color
Black
Material
Metal
In the box
Bench Vises
Warranty
Limited Lifetime

Features 4

  • MADE TO LAST: Our durable and long-lasting tools help you with home, garage & industrial projects. With professional-grade quality, easily repair & fix issues with our tool cabinet essentials.
  • SUPERIOR INSTRUMENTS: Olympia Tools provides quality & innovative hand & specialty tools, tool accessories & outdoor equipment for construction, woodworking, mechanical maintenance & home repair.
  • BENCH VISE: This mechanic's bench vise is ideal for home, shop & contractor use. It mounts on the workbench securely with countersunk holes. Hold wood pieces together & assemble them with efficiency.
  • THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB: We engineer a range of bolt cutters, clamps, chisels, folding carts, hammers, pliers, saws, screwdrivers, tape measures, utility knives, vises, bolt cutters, saws & wrenches.

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Olympia Tools Mechanic's Bench Vise 38-616, 6 Inches From the Manufacturer OLYMPIA TOOLS 38-616 6" Mechanic's BENCH VISE Size: 6" Features: - 30,000 PSI Malleable Steel Casting - Chrome plated spindle and handle - 4 Lug Base - Polished Anvil - Anvil Horn - Hardened Steel Replaceable Jaw Faces - Permanent pipe jaws - Powder Coat Finish

Specs 17

Material Metal
Brand Olympia Tools
Item dimensions L x W x H 16.93 x 7.87 x 9.45 inches
Color Black
Style Industrial
Global Trade Identification Number 62
Manufacturer Olympia Tools
UPC 883652386162

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Top Amazon Reviews

Good vise for the price!
I bought this because I left my old broken vise (China Freight) at my last house when I moved and I needed a new one for working in the garage. (Metal working/auto stuff) This is a 5" vise that has 5" wide jaws and opens a good 5". It is made in China, but it seems well made, and the jaws fit together nicely. Not much play in the moving vise jaw either, which is nice! I did add a washer under the bolt that holds the base to the vise, as it was a little wobbly without the swivel lock engaged, and tend to be kinda hard on the swivel locks anyway. It is pretty much locked in place now, which is how I wanted it. I also added some grease to the screw and to the slide, which made it work a little easier. I'm sure as the rough paint wears off the slide, it'll be even smoother. In all, not a bad vise for the price! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2012 by Chris Hinds
Great bench vice
Size: 6-Inch
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No complaints from me. Will handle any job I can throw at it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025 by Johnnie Watkins Johnnie Watkins
Great Vise - Quirky Locking Mechanism
I bought this vise mainly for the rotating jaws. I'm an artist blacksmith and a rotating jaw vise is great for holding things in different positions for welding and wire brushing. It is a replacement for a cheaper version of the same vise that I used for a few years and just broke. After searching the web, I found many posts about the cheaper vise breaking just like mine did, so I opted not to buy another one of that brand, even though the cheaper one is only about $70. The difference between this Olympia vise and the cheaper ones is that the Olympia is CAST STEEL rather than cast iron like the cheaper ones. Cast steel is more ductile, so less prone to break than the cast iron versions. As other reviewers have said, the locking mechanism is a bit weak as well as quirky. However, this type of vise does not need a heavy duty locking mechanism. When you tighten the jaws, the head will not rotate. (In fact the cheapy version I had did not even have any kind of locking mechanism - you had to hold it to keep it from rotating.) The locking mechanism just keeps the jaws from rotating while you're closing the jaws on the workpiece. Once there's a little pressure you don't need a locking mechanism. The lock is indeed quirky - on mine anyway. Unfortunately there is no manual with the vise and no description of how to use the locking mechanism. At first glance you might think it's a threaded set screw - wrong. It is spring loaded, so you might think it's a spring loaded pin that engages detent holes - wrong again. If you turn it in either direction, it will jam against the cylinder that the jaws ride on and lock the jaws in that position. What's disconcerting is that when it jams like this, the pin shifts at a slight angle. I would much prefer a threaded set screw or pin/detent mechanism, so may at some point take it apart and modify it like a previous reviewer described. I'd also suggest that Olympia make it clear how the mechanism works by including a note either inside the box or printed on the outside. Update November 26, 2012: I took the vise apart to see if I could "fix" the locking mechanism. The end of the pin inside the vise is a cam. Turning it should lock the vise, but I don't think they paid much attention to machining it properly so it works. Mine would cant at an angle, I think due to an irregularity in the casting around the pin hole. Also, the spring is just way to weak to put any pressure against the cylinder. My "fix" was just as another reviewer mentioned. I removed the pin and threaded the hole. As luck would have it, the hole is just about the right size for a 5/8" coarse tap. After tapping it, I screwed in an old bolt I had lying around and just hand tightening with a rag wrapped around the bolt head was enough to top the head from rotating. I'd give this vise another star with the locking mechanism fixed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2012 by Scrubjay
Okay, but no bells an whistles.
Size: 6-Inch
In my opinion it's an okay vice. The price was good and it is a hefty chunk of metal. The vice did arrive with the screw mechanism somewhat dirty and gritty, but I cleaned it with a fair amount of WD-40 spray. Also, as others have pointed out, the jaws don't line up perfectly when closed. The anvil had a couple of other discrepancies, too. The carton has a photo of the vice and states the vice has a "polished" anvil surface and an anvil horn for shaping metal. The anvil is flat and has a decent amount of surface area, but mine did have a small gouge in it and it showed very visible circular marks left by the machining tool. It's anvil horn is pretty hokey. I have an older 5-inch Craftsman vice and it's anvil horn actually looks like an anvil. This one is just a rounded bump of metal. Well, I don't really need the anvil horn for anything, but still..... All in all though I'm satisfied with it and think it will stand up to a reasonable amount of serious work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016 by Richard M. Allen
Perfect!!
This olympia 5" mechanics bench vise is great. Not much you can say about a vise. This one has a tight shaft, doesn't wiggle around like other vises I have had. The base can swival. Has built in pipe jaws. I think it is a really nice product. Way cheaper than the local big box hardware store too.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2012 by jsasada81
Amazon is selling JUNK!!
This is an absolutely pathetic quality item. It was purchased to give to a friend with a "surprise workbench" I am building for him, but I wouldn't give this piece of junk to anyone. Returning it is not an option if I have to pay the return shipping. You do the math: $27.49 to ship it to me, the same to return it to you, total $59.48. You will refund me the purchase price.of $64.42. That means I only get back $4.92 from Amazon for this piece of junk! I lose $59.98 because you don't mind peddling junk to your loyal customers. The fit on the sliding jaw is so pathetic the jaws wobble nearly an inch. This is a perfect example of an American company buying and selling cheep foreign-made junk. It is not noted in the ads where items are made so one must guess. Companies who do this are putting Americans out of work and aiding in the destruction of our economy just to make a quick buck. Be careful who you buy from. It might cost you your job! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013 by John Werre
Excellent Tool to have
Sturdy and steady for the biggest bang for my buck! Love it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022 by PF SHI
small and light weight
Size: 4-Inch
If you're looking for a monster vise, this is not the one for you. However, it is perfect for my application. It has grippy jaws, a big enough handle, and is light weight to move around. I use a bigger one for large projects. This is for working with small items.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2014 by Nathan from Uganik
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