Heavy-duty construction and precision machined anvil for incredible strength and high performance. Base swivels 180 deg. Features Instant-Action vise screw for immediate opening and closing.
Average Customer Rating:
2.5 out of 5
4 of 14 (29%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
15
Craftsman 6 inch bench vise #51856,
November 4, 2008
By Stoshiofrom Texas
"I bought this vise thinking I was getting the last one I would ever need to buy. It lasted about 6 months until one of the jaws broke at the screw. I see I'm in the same boat as everyone else that bought one of these inferior products. I've already sworn off buying any Craftsman power tools or gas-powered tools. I guess now I'll swear off buying any Craftsman hand tools. NO MORE CRAFTSMAN ANYTHING!!!!!!
Speaking of boats, I think I'll use if for an anchor."
Review 2 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
15
Poor Jaws,
October 20, 2008
By PhilWfrom Phoenix, Arizona
"I recently bought this vise on sale and found out why it was on sale. The first time I clamped a piece of steel in the jaws one of them broke at the fastener hole. I considered looking for a new set of jaw plates from Sears but decided I would only get the same quality again. I made a new set from some that were similar from Grainger. I have always had a very high opinion of Craftsman tools for their price, I am however very disapointed with this one."
Review 3 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
15
Sears/K-Mart,
October 2, 2008
By lookingforquality17from Honolulu, HI
"I own one of these and have used it a total of 6 times over a period of a year. I had the need to use it recently and put a fitting in it, tightened it down and used a wrench to unscrew a reducer bushing from it when one of the jaw plates broke. I went to Sears (K-Mart) to by another set of jaws...they don't have one but offered to sell me a new one. I declined and asked for the manager. He told me that I could go to the Sears (K-Mart) parts store that "stocks parts for everything Sears (K-Mart) sells. I went there and had a non-responsive counter-person attempt to look-up my vise and couldn't find it as there were like 75 options, although there are only 3 options when you buy it. She then found some part that may or may not have been it and told me that the price would be over $35.00 for the very small set of jaws and that they didn't stock them and that if I ordered it and it was the wrong part that it wouldn't be refundable. I said " Thank you for your time!" I will never buy a Sears (K-Mart) tool again, period!!!"
Review 4 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
15
6" bench vise,
February 23, 2008
By bookmanfrom Eastern NM
"I bought the vise new, used sparingly less than six months. Broke the jaw face with little pressure applied. The jaw face appears to be made from poor quality pot metal. I will be buying my tools elsewhere in the future. Poor quality and lack of replacement parts is the biggest problem."
Review 5 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
15
junk,
September 19, 2007
By ainthappyfrom Illinois
Workmanship:
15
Value:
15
Performance:
15
Durability:
15
"I've had Craftsman tools for years, but after this vice, no more. The part that the screw threads into stripped after a year, and am not able to find replacement parts. I thought I might be able to fix it with acme threaded nut, but it's not standard acme threads. Guess it goes in the dumpster."
Review 6 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
45
Good vice,
September 18, 2007
By Ozzie33from Houston,TX
Workmanship:
45
Value:
55
Performance:
45
Durability:
45
"This is a home vice for light jobs. If you want a great vice buy the Wilton. It will cost you $450 but for the home shop and for the money this is a good vice. It seems like the other reviews thought they where going to get a Wilton vice for $69. I would compare this vice to another pair of hands, when you need to hold something it will come in handy but its not going to take a lot of abuse (you don't want to hit it with a 10lb. sledge hammer) I think the other reviewers saw craftsman name and thought they would get top of the line vice,which I can understand but this is a light duty vice. Remember Craftsman has many different grades or levels of tools."
Review 7 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
25
Poor Craftsmanship,
June 24, 2007
By nonickname65from Arcadia, MO
Workmanship:
15
Value:
15
Performance:
25
Durability:
15
"Bought this vice for my father in-law two years ago for Christmas. He has used it very lightly, since he has two severed rotator cuffs. I have alot of craftsman tools, and used to enjoy their quality and replacement value. However, that appears to be no more. At least they post these reviews, so I didn't waste any more time looking. This vice will go in the trash as well as other reviews have stated."
Review 8 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
45
Outstanding Value,
June 7, 2007
By SChapyfrom Boise, ID
Workmanship:
45
Value:
55
Performance:
35
Durability:
45
"I have been buying Craftsman products for more than 30 years. While Sears has had some ups and some downs, both in workmanship and value on their products. I would place this vise in the super value level. A good 6" vise will in most cases cost in the neighbor of of $150 and up. So when I ordered this vise I wasn't expecting much. To my supprise, I recieved a "very good" vise, considering what I paid for it. Smooth operation, tight fiting jaws, and good tight hold. It is not a Wilton or Snap On, but there is a big differance in what you pay. If you are a homeowner and just need a "good" vise for your shop, this is the one to get"
Review 9 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
25
A little better than junk,
April 11, 2007
By PUCHAREfrom Columbus OH
Workmanship:
15
Value:
15
Performance:
15
Durability:
15
"I got this for Christmas 2 years ago. One of the jaw pieces broke almost immediately and after seeing the other reviews, it appears I'm not alone. The material they used for them is incredibly soft and weak. I can't get the broken one off because the screw is stripped too. Very disappointing for the Craftsman name. After procrastinating for over 2 years, I finally went to a Sears store and it says right on the box "Replacable jaws" so I asked for help and got none. Was told to go to Sears.com or a call a local warehouse. I made it online today and after reading the previous reviews, it's going in the trash."
Review 10 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
35
Broken Jaw Face,
April 7, 2007
By Anonymous Reviewerfrom ca
Workmanship:
35
Value:
25
Performance:
25
Durability:
25
"I bought this vice a little over a year ago. As a home owner who uses the vice occasionally, it been okay but today I broke one of the replaceable jaw faces, one of the two smal metal pieces that are smooth on one side and serrated on the other, held on by screws. It is a consumable part, no problem, I figured I'd just replace it. Called for a parts quote, $41.00 !!! I was told it was so high because it was basically the main part of the vice. Excuse me but total weight of the consumable part is less than a pound on a vice that weights 35-40 lbs. The whole vice cost $69.00. What a complete ripoff. The replaceable face looks like it was made from pot metal, no joke. Will not be buying another of these cheap vices from Sears. Also, don't be fooled, just cause it says Craftsman on it doesn't mean it comes with a lifetime warranty."
Review 11 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
35
replacement jaws,
April 5, 2007
By HARDUPfrom penna
Workmanship:
35
Value:
35
Performance:
35
Durability:
45
"would recommend this vice for any home shop i have owned mine for approx 5 years very durable the only problem i seem to have is trying to replace the removable jaws sears said they do not stock them go on line to order after going on line i cannot find them there either if somebody else has had the same problem please inform me as to where i can find the replacement jaws for this vice thank you"
Review 12 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
45
happy with it,
March 9, 2007
By happywithitfrom NE CALIFORNIA
Workmanship:
45
Value:
45
Performance:
45
Durability:
45
"I own this vise and it has done what I expect of it. The fact it is made in China is not thrilling but no one makes them here any more. Sears has always taken care of lifetime warranties for me and I get free replacement if it fails. No parts just replace it."
Review 13 for Craftsman 6 in. Bench Vise
Overall Rating:
35
Broken vice,
November 5, 2006
By MadeinChinafrom everett washington
Workmanship:
25
Value:
35
Performance:
35
Durability:
25
"I bought this six inch vice a year ago. In one year I had the bolt come loose under the base, and one of the reversable jaws broke and I've been unable to get replacements. what good is a vice, which if you read under the base it's stamped "made in china" if you cant get replacement parts for it."
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