Choosing a 6-inch workholding vise for a mill or drill press comes down to base style, build, and price. The Dayton 4TK04 6" Machine Vise With Fixed Base is built around a fixed base and drill press orientation. The findmall 6'' Machine Vise Precision CNC Milling Machine Bench Clamp Vice Lock Vise is a heavier bench clamp aimed at milling and CNC work.
Quick verdict
- Pick the Dayton if you want published jaw deflection, square, and parallel tolerances for mill or drill press work.
- Pick the findmall if you want a gray cast iron bench clamp with a heavier build for milling and CNC work.
Comparison
| Feature | Dayton 4TK04 6" Machine Vise With Fixed Base | findmall 6'' Precision CNC Milling Bench Clamp |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 119.99 | USD 91.10 |
| Base style | Fixed base, Drill Press Vise feature | Bench clamp for precision milling/grinding/NC/CNC work |
| Jaw width | 6 in | 6 in |
| Jaw opening | 6 in | 5.9\" |
| Build details | Fixed base; overall length 13-3/4 in; throat depth 2 in | HT250 gray cast iron body; 45# steel jaws; gross weight 59.4 lbs (27 kg) |
| Precision details | Jaw deflection 0.002 in @ 2,000 lbs; jaw plate square to 0.002 in; bed/base parallel to 0.001 in | Fine grinding treatment gives a smooth, flat surface and powerful clamping force |
Where each product wins
Dayton 4TK04 6" Machine Vise With Fixed Base: This is the fixed-base option with the only published tolerance numbers in the pairing. The specs quote jaw deflection of 0.002 in at 2,000 lbs, jaw plate square to 0.002 in, and bed/base parallel to 0.001 in.
findmall 6'' Precision CNC Milling Machine Bench Clamp Vice Lock Vise: This one spells out its body build. The specs include an HT250 gray cast iron body, 45# steel jaws, and a 59.4-lb gross weight. Its jaw opening is listed at 5.9 inches on a 6-inch jaw width, which matters if you plan to clamp parts near the full width.
Product notes
Dayton 4TK04 6" Machine Vise With Fixed Base
The Dayton 4TK04 is the fixed-base vise in this comparison. Its specs put the jaw opening at 6 inches and the throat depth at 2 inches, with an overall length of 13-3/4 inches. The concrete reason to choose it is the published precision: 0.002 in jaw deflection at 2,000 lbs, jaw plate square to 0.002 in, and bed/base parallel to 0.001 in. The limitation is the listed price of USD 119.99, which is the higher of the two. If those tolerance numbers and a fixed base are what your setup needs, the Dayton makes a strong case.
findmall 6'' Precision CNC Milling Machine Bench Clamp Vice Lock Vise
The findmall vise is the heavier option in this pairing. Its build spec starts with an HT250 gray cast iron body, 45# steel jaws, and a gross weight of 59.4 lbs (27 kg). The description positions it for precision millings, grinders, and NC/CNC machines, with fine grinding for a smooth, flat surface and powerful clamping force. The concrete reason to choose it is that mass and material detail. The limitation is the jaw opening: it is listed at 5.9 inches on a 6-inch jaw width, so parts near the full width may not fit the same way they would in a 6-inch opening.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Dayton 4TK04 6" Machine Vise With Fixed Base if your priority is fixed-base workholding with published tolerance specs. Choose the findmall 6'' Precision CNC Milling Machine Bench Clamp Vice Lock Vise if you want a heavier gray cast iron bench clamp for milling, grinding, and NC/CNC work.
