Universal Table Vise 3 Inch
- Clamp
- 4.14 pounds
- More reviewed than 63%
For occasional home projects across different work surfaces, this clamp-on vise with its 3 inch jaw beats a permanently bolted one on flexibility, though not on rigidity.
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How it ranks among the 377 clamps we track
4.5★ across 449 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
449 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Clamping onto a table edge rather than bolting down, the Universal Table Vise offers a 3 inch jaw and weighs about 1.88 kg (roughly 4.1 lb). Its portable, clamp-on design lets it move between work locations instead of staying fixed to one bench.
Clamp-on vises give up some rigidity compared to a bolted bench vise, since the whole tool relies on a single clamping point rather than several fasteners into the tabletop. That tradeoff is what makes it portable: it can move from a workbench to a table to a job site rather than staying anchored in one shop.
- 3 inch jaw width
- Clamp-on, portable mounting
- Item weight about 1.88 kg (4.1 lb)
- No drilling required to install
Who it's for
Fits home users and hobbyists who need occasional vise work in different spots, such as a garage one week and a kitchen table the next, and do not want to drill mounting holes. Less suited to a shop that needs one dedicated, permanently mounted vise for daily heavy use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clamp-on design needs no drilling into the table
- Portable between work locations
- 3 inch jaw suits small to medium parts
- Clamping grip depends on table edge thickness and condition
- Less rigid than a permanently bolted vise
Performance notes
Because it clamps to the table edge rather than bolting through it, holding power depends on how tightly the clamp screw grips the table and how thick that edge is. This suits lighter jobs like holding small parts for filing or drilling, rather than the heavy leverage work a bolted bench vise handles.
Specifications
| Brand | Universal |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 4.14 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in clamps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Table Vise 3 InchThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 449 | 4.0 / 5 |
| IRWIN 1964758 ClampIrwin | 4.7 / 5 | 23,290 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Bessey BPC-H34 ClampBESSEY | 4.8 / 5 | 9,535 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yost LV-4 ClampYost | 4.6 / 5 | 10,723 | 4.5 / 5 |
| EMART EM-CLAMP-6EMART | 4.7 / 5 | 4,997 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Universal clamps
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Universal Table Vise need to be bolted down?
No, it clamps onto the edge of a table or bench rather than requiring bolted mounting.
What size are the Universal Table Vise's jaws?
3 inches.
How much does the Universal Table Vise weigh?
About 1.88 kilograms, roughly 4.1 pounds.