[Rick_H]

Time for a new portable pipe vise....

So anyone have an alternative that will go up to 6" like the Rigid that has held up well, or do I need to just buy the Rigid?

[Coldman]

Hi Rick.
Most pipe guys want the pipe to spin and so only use pipe stands. If it needs to stay put the pipe is clamped to the stand.
I have a rigid yoke to 2" that I use for threading, never thread bigger than that and its mostly used for copper work anyway.
I believe Rigid make a 6" yoke type pipe vise but never seen one, failing that a chain type vise works great (maybe not so good for staino?)
Not a lot of choice out there.
Vic.

[Rick_H]

Hi Rick.
Most pipe guys want the pipe to spin and so only use pipe stands. If it needs to stay put the pipe is clamped to the stand.
I have a rigid yoke to 2" that I use for threading, never thread bigger than that and its mostly used for copper work anyway.
I believe Rigid make a 6" yoke type pipe vise but never seen one, failing that a chain type vise works great (maybe not so good for staino?)
Not a lot of choice out there.
Vic.

Yeah Vic that's my problem, not a lot of choices....Spinning would be nice but I'm use to being all contorted..lol I slide a piece of thing silicone between the chain and my small chain pipe vise on my stainless, but was looking for something better with a stand. I actually just picked up an old yoke vise from a co-worker who was cleaning out his father inlaws house. I was going to glass bead and paint, should look like new. Maybe Ill just fab a stand and save some $$$.

[Coldman]

Sounds good to me if it cleans up. The old gear was usually better quality build anyway. My pipe vise was my father's (mhrip). I reckon it must be over 50 years old and I'm not gentle with it. Rigid make good gear, still do.