South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise
Experience the difference a high-quality vise can make.
Achieve unparalleled drilling accuracy with the South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise. Designed for consistency and durability, this vise ensures your workpieces are securely clamped and precisely positioned for both drilling and milling operations.
Features and Benefits:
- Acme Threads: Provides precise, controlled movements, ensuring secure clamping without slipping.
- Removable Handle: Allows you to remove or attach the handle as needed, making the vise more compact and adaptable.
- Hand-Scraped Ways: Ensure smooth, accurate movement for detailed work in both wood and metal applications.
- Wide, Stable Base: The large base provides stability on the drill press, reducing vibration and ensuring reliable, steady operation.
- Hardened Steel Jaws: Offer excellent durability and strength, ensuring a firm hold and preventing slipping during drilling.
- Epoxy-Coated Cast-Iron Body: The robust cast-iron construction with durable coating resists wear and tear, ensuring the vise stands up to years of extensive use.
Choose the South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise for consistent, spot-on results.
South Bend owner's manuals and instruction sheets are produced by our U.S.-based Technical Documentation Department and are packed with useful information.
Need help? We offer U.S.-based customer service and technical support to get your questions answered and help keep your equipment running in top condition. And to ensure your satisfaction, the SB1496 comes with a 2-year warranty.

South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise
Experience the difference a high-quality vise can make.
Achieve unparalleled drilling accuracy with the South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise. Designed for consistency and durability, this vise ensures your workpieces are securely clamped and precisely positioned for both drilling and milling operations.
Features and Benefits:
- Acme Threads: Provides precise, controlled movements, ensuring secure clamping without slipping.
- Removable Handle: Allows you to remove or attach the handle as needed, making the vise more compact and adaptable.
- Hand-Scraped Ways: Ensure smooth, accurate movement for detailed work in both wood and metal applications.
- Wide, Stable Base: The large base provides stability on the drill press, reducing vibration and ensuring reliable, steady operation.
- Hardened Steel Jaws: Offer excellent durability and strength, ensuring a firm hold and preventing slipping during drilling.
- Epoxy-Coated Cast-Iron Body: The robust cast-iron construction with durable coating resists wear and tear, ensuring the vise stands up to years of extensive use.
Choose the South Bend SB1496 5" Precision Drill Press Vise for consistent, spot-on results.
South Bend owner's manuals and instruction sheets are produced by our U.S.-based Technical Documentation Department and are packed with useful information.
Need help? We offer U.S.-based customer service and technical support to get your questions answered and help keep your equipment running in top condition. And to ensure your satisfaction, the SB1496 comes with a 2-year warranty.