A good woodworking bench vise is one of those must have tools.

Mounted solidly to the bench you'll be using it all the time in the shop.

There are several different kinds of woodworking vices, but the one I would acquire first is the woodworking vise of the type shown in this video.

I've had  a 10″ Record vise on my bench for over 30 years and have been very happy with it.

Watch the video and discover the tricks to installing a workbench vise.