When you're setting up a drill press for angled holes or repeatable clamping, the bench vise you choose comes down to one practical question: how wide a piece do you need to hold? The Findmall 3.25" and Findmall 4.25" tilting vises both promise industrial-strength cast-iron construction and a 1,900-lb clamping force, yet they differ in jaw capacity, mounting brackets, and listed price. Here's how to pick between them without overthinking.
Quick Verdict
For most benchtop drill press users, the 4.25" Industrial Strength Benchtop and Drill Press Tilting Angle Vise is the stronger pick: it opens a full inch wider, comes with six 1/2" mounting brackets instead of five, and is listed 26 cents lower than the 3.25" model. The 3.25" vise still makes sense if you prefer a smaller jaw profile for smaller parts or a table with restricted space.
At a Glance
| Vise | Jaw Opening | Mounting Brackets | Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findmall 3.25\" Tilting Angle Vise | 3.25\" | Five 1/2\" | USD 29.36 |
| Findmall 4.25\" Benchtop Tilting Angle Vise | 4.25\" | Six 1/2\" | USD 29.10 |
Both vises share the same powder-coated cast-iron body, 1,900-lb clamping force, and seven positive tilting stops at 15° increments from 0° to 90°. The real differences are the jaw width, the number of mounting brackets, and the 26-cent price spread.
Where Each Vise Wins
- Findmall 3.25\" wins when you want a more compact jaw opening that brings the clamping surfaces closer to the workpiece edge. It also uses five mounting brackets, which is still plenty for most drill press tables, and it carries a slightly higher listed price than the larger model.
- Findmall 4.25\" wins on capacity and value. You get a wider jaw opening and an extra mounting bracket for a listed price that is 26 cents lower. For anyone who clamps a range of stock sizes, that extra inch of opening is the more useful feature.
Product Notes
#### Findmall Industrial Strength Benchtop 3.25 Inch Drill Press Tilting Angle Vise
This vise lists at USD 29.36 and opens to 3.25 inches. The 3.25" by 1.75" jaws deliver the same 1,900-lb clamping force as the larger version, and the seven positive tilting stops let you set angles from 0° to 90° in 15° steps. Five 1/2" mounting brackets are included, which the description says allows compatibility with most drill press tables. Choose this model if your workpieces are typically narrower than 3.25 inches and you prefer the slightly smaller jaw footprint. The limitation: you'll pay 26 cents more than the 4.25" model while giving up a full inch of jaw opening, so you only gain a more compact clamp.
#### 4.25" Industrial Strength Benchtop and Drill Press Tilting Angle Vise
At USD 29.10, this is the lower-priced of the two vises despite being the larger one. Its 4.25" jaw opening handles noticeably wider stock, and the six 1/2" mounting brackets give you more options for attaching it to a drill press table. It shares the same cast-iron construction, 1,900-lb clamping force, and seven tilting stops in 15° increments. For a 26-cent lower price, you get an extra inch of capacity and an extra bracket-so the value case is strong. The trade-off is that setting it up for very small parts means closing the jaws farther, which can add a little movement when switching between tiny and large pieces.
Final Choice by Use Case
If you regularly clamp wider flat stock, metal plates, or assemblies, the 4.25" Findmall tilting vise is the obvious choice: more jaw capacity, more mounting brackets, and a lower listed price. If you mostly drill small parts and want the tighter jaw travel that a 3.25" opening provides, the Findmall 3.25" vise still works, but you'll pay a little more for the privilege. In a direct cost-per-inch comparison, the larger vise simply asks less money for more capability.
