I really liked the mini vise and I am getting one. panavise is the big daddy of modelers vices and I remember seeing them in the hobby magazines back in the ‘60s There are over a dozen models with many that have much wider openings than the one you bought. Of course the prices go up with size and weight.

Pcb soldering clamp stand works great for cars. It works like a rotisserie. Can rotate the car however you need.

Please do more research on the engravers ball to fully understand how it works .Also Dspiae item number SV-VO1 is the little adjuster tool. I have many friends around the world who praise the ball for model work . The reason the top spins is so when you are engraving or painting you have it tilted you can turn it easily to paint without moving your hand much . I am 73 and build a lot . It works great on Gundams when you are scribing new lines or hold a piece and or drilling .04 holes. I have the Vevor version ,also a box of M4 pins and fish tank filter tuning. Depending on how you use it you can hold items from the outside or inside . It also works great when painting a ship for a ship in the bottle. Please keep up your good work ,I have learned much from you .

After building models for over 60 yrs., my #1 choice has always been "PanaVise".........

Thanks for taking the time to do all these test videos. It really helps all of us learn so much more about the hobby.

I have the Use Tek, that I bought 2 years ago for other projects. Never thought of using it for models. But at least I know its good for just about everything.

I have the DSPIAE version of the HobbyMio one. The one neat feature that the DSPIAE version has that the HM version doesn't is that the vise can actually be removed from the holder. So it's both a desk vise and a hand one like the small one you have in the beginning.

As with anything you get what you pay for. As for the Dspiae you could just cut the wrench into two install your choice of a knobs and superglue them to the vise.

Nice review! It is kind of fun being one of your viewers that doesn't generally build models because I get to see things that I didn't know existed or things that are used across many hobbies and craft work. Sometimes I really finds some gems or even some really good deals on tools. That Dispiae vise is pretty cool and a number of companies make those for engraving, watch repair, jewelry and they do make larger and heavier ones. There's definitely a couple in there that I'll have to check out and maybe add to may collection of tiny vises. These little vises are handy for all kinds of things.

Of course the Dspiae Omnidirectional vise is the best choice. I think it's really meant for Warhammer type figures. I have one which will be used for detailing aircraft cockpit tubs etc. The Hobby Mio one is identical to Dspiae version at around the same price point. This one would serve the same purpose for those who don't want to drop $120 on a omnidirectional vise. The small mini vise is practical when holding very small objects and I'll purchase one. The Panavise you show is strictly for soldering circuit boards and attaching electrical wire. You noticed the odd very long head that has long grooves to fit a circuit board. The knobs are awkward shaped and very difficult to open and close. This is why they look like wing nuts to tighten down better. Once this vise is tightened it's not supposed to be moved around but only to re-position the long arm to move the board around. The others shown are crap and too heavy, bulky, and built to either fall apart or waste your money on. You really get what you pay for, thus when you pay $120 you get a quality product. You can't go wrong with Dspiae or Hobby Mio. I have purchased many of the products you have tested here and I've found that the higher the quality of the Tools/Supplies the better they last and perform. It's always good to see your reviews, honesty and opinions.

The Dspiae Ball Vise is identical to a tool I used in jewelry for engraving. It spins on its own if you are using a tool to cut out a channel in plastic and it curves. So you can turn the top as you an engraving or cutting a panel line or channel. Hopefully I am making sense. Well done video.

As a car builder, I don't see a ton of use for these, but my build style differs from others probably. I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the DSPIAE, especially at that price point. It should have come with rubber pin covers already on the pins and the allen wrenches are just begging to be lost.

I have the Hobby Mio and love it but tbh I think after seeing this video I’d almost recommend the 24$, it looks great.

DSPIAE sells a knob for the Spherical vice as an additional accessory

You can buy a separate adjustment key made by Dspiae it’s like £2 so that’s like $1.67

The Megacast all metal construction makes it useful for soldering, particularly resistance soldering with a probe. One cable can be connected to the base, the other to the soldering probe to solder fret work. The Bessy looks like a Panavise (which can be gotten with a screw on benchtop base or a suction base like shown) We used one in the electrician's shop in the Navy. Note: Bessy is one of the top woodworking clamps on the market.

I've got several of the 'Schraubstock' with clamp in use, as my tables and work surfaces are made of wood, so suction cups don't work. They are sturdy and fast and easy to adjust, the ball as well as the vice. I like the medium size, cause it can really hold your item strongly enough to saw and grind and drill it, but is still handy as a third hand and light and small enough to easily stow it away. Mine came with an additional clamp to replace the vice, when you want to mount a drilling machine or Dremel with a standard neck.

Eight different vices? My first thought was in all your videos there are more than eight vices (paint, booths, spray guns, knives, etc.) took me a second to realize you meant real vices. Thanks for the reviews and opening up the options.

beautiful dark blue black

When you pulled out the Dspiae vice, I knew that it would be great for Warhammer minis. The pins, being that tall and the price are a bit much. It would work better than the painting handles that are in the hobby. Great tests Robert!

I have the Dspiae one 'cos it's beautiful and I wanted one. Turns out it's a damned good vice too! The good news for the disgruntled is you only have to cut the plastic once!

Not a huge fan of the suction vises. They never seem to work right. Impressed with the Dspiae model. I might look into one. Thanks Robert!

Very interesting. Never heard of engraving vise before or seen one till this video. Ive had a Panavise set for a really time, came with 2 different base a nice clamp style and round weighted one, also came with a number of different heads for different jaw options. Found it at a flea market. Cool video, love the channel. Thank you BR

I can’t find the video where our shared different eyeglasses set that have different level as an alternate magnifying but you had also a storage kit , if anyone in the chat remembers, thank you

Border models also makes a nice one. I've had it for a couple of years and it goes for around $40 and I love it. No suction cup but decent weight and comes in like 3 or 4 colors

I am just getting back into scale models (did them as a kid). I appreciate your videos. You have provided a lot of useful info. Thanks

A fellow Z3 owner! I’ve had 2, both 2000s, really enjoyed them!

Wow, you read my mind, just wanted to start looking for vises as my hand keep cramping when holding the tiny parts.

I appreciate this video...I needed a vice but didn't want to break the bank on it. I settled on the $24 one......does exactly what I need

I've got one like the Bessey works great definitely heavy enough without the suction cup. Looks just like it with a different name. The mini would be perfect to use with the one I have for more delicate projects. Keep up the good work.

I would love to see the Dremel vise added to that test.

Cheers for that B Rex. On the last one, is it possible to lock the big spherical in place? It only seems useful for light touch painting.

Not going to lie; I didn't have the imagination to figure out painting with a vise. I always assumed they were for cutting and sanding. This might be a revolution for me.

I love your spoons. beautiful colors

My guess that the last vise that you reviewed doesn’t have an adjustment knob on it and you have to adjust it with an Alan wrench is so it doesn’t get in the way when you spin it for all of the adjustment positions. But it does seem to be a great vise. Great review as always and thanks.

More great content. Thanks Robert!

I have a Proxxon Micromot FMZ Precision Vice around 40 to 50 dollars i would guess, it does use the screw it on the edge, but it's removable and it is heavy enough to use without it (2.2 lb)

Thanks for the vice run down!

i use the hobby mio one, its solid for my decal/handpaint gunpla needs (which i mainly use it for).

👍🏻thanks Robert 👍🏻

The one I use and love is the Dremel 2500-01 Rotary Tool Multi-Vise, 3-in-1 Attachment with 360 Degree Stationary Vise

I was wondering what I could use a vises for an you showed me it's good for painting small things hands free thanks for the video an time you invest in are videos an thank you for a nice informational video

Cool tools. 🛠

For drilling out diecast cars !!

Nice options. Not sure what I want to go with cause I do have the which is not a vise but a painting station that can hold models on it while you paint it. Most of the time I use my alligator clips and hold them while I paint and then let them hand to dry. What I really need a vise grip for is to hold big pieces together while the glue dries the parts up so I can do the next step which is a major help in keeping that momentum going.

Thanks for the great guide!

The round one is probably the one I would get if I decided to buy one

Oh hey, I've been wanting to see that dspiae ball vise for a long time. Was curious what it looked like because engravers vises are like that, and they're super nice, but crazy expensive. The only real downside of them is, as you said, they all require the use of an alan wrench to tighten them up. It's part of the tradeoff of being a ball unfortunately. Some come with a fancy alan wrench with a chunky plastic handle that is nice to use though. If you wanna see a "real" engravers vise though, check out the Goliath engraving vise. Adding on further, the Dspiae vise appears to be a QC'd version of the Vevor vise, that isn't coated in cosmoline, and has a better finish and spin on it.

The DSPIAE is an engravers vice, that’s why the top spins freely like it does

Neat to see all the different options. Over the summer I drew up and 3D Printed my own vise styled like the HobbyMio one shown here. Not nearly as heavy duty but very very functional for model building, and it was made from stuff laying around so didn't cost me any extra.

Thanks for the information

Great video and I definitely need that paint line you keep showing.

Gundam Place in Atlanta GA. sells DSPIAE products

Great vice comparison video , thanks.

Awesome video showing different vices. I have several vices, but found your video interesting.

The Bessy is near indestructable plus it has replaceable parts. I got one to work on padlocks and to file lock picks. Nothing will make it budge on the ball or release from suction . All in all though the Hobby Mio looks like the winner for me since I do minis.

I have the Gsi Creos "Mr. Vise" which is very similar to the HobbyMio. I love it, and if you can find it, I recommend it.

Great comparisons. That last one is nice but pricey.

I got your airbrush and the stand when they 1st released it and its top notch for sure...Excellent review on the diffrent hobby vises.. keep these videos coming.. I'm always watching your videos .. even while I'm at work I watch your videos.. even some guys that work with me stop by my work area and watch your videos.Im always excited when u release a new video.

Very good review Robert. Thanks much.

Thank you for the list of options !

Great review

Some of those are found on Walmart's website also,that 12$ one ( the first one you opened) I just ordered and waiting for it come in later this week..

Great video... now I've got more stuff on my Amazon watch list.

Thank you so much. I was just shopping for one. Great video as usual.

Great review.

Ordered a PanaVise, good review. Sorry, not available on your link. Good video as always 👍 Rotate the mini-vice 90 degrees in the panavice, grip the far end and you can then adjust the mini-vice as well.

Hello sir! Long time sub here just wanted to say I finally got you Barbatos airbrush WOW ITS AMAZING! Also love all your content and always look forward to your new videos! Keep up the great work!

Great info

kool beans you sold me on the panavise to me is the best for all bench work

I have the shruabrock vise it's ok for modelling but not good for heavy duty stuff , mine has a workzone branding

“Let me grab a measurement “ 😂 pretty funny!

Great review as always 😁

"Warhammer-type guy" here - I was looking into these recently and never settled on one. Thanks for another useful video!

Thanks for the great review.

Nice review, DISPIAE for the win.

even the bad quality get the job done, sooo the cheapest is a good for me, haha nice video, looking up for more tool tips from you sir. god bless you

New subscriber here. Cool channel. I picked up the airbrush you partnered to supply. Hope the wife is well!

Been waiting for this video!

Fantastic video as always my friend, that blue is absolutely stunning !!!! Thank you for sharing, can't wait for the next review. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊God Bless 🙏

Shame you can’t lock the Dspiae in place. Don’t like that it is free spinning.

Great video, love these reviews

Did the bessy have rubber jaws? That’s one of my key things I’m looking for in a new vice. I like to clamp parts together while the seam dries, and it needs to not mar the surface in any way.

Awesome vid! Any model holding jigs you recommend?

so many really cool gadgets out there now days, a man can go broke just buying extras..... lol

120 bucks! They should rubberize the pins

Is it steel or aluminum? If it is steel, you could use the ANSAI with a 1-inch dowel with a magnet as a handle. Shrink tubes will work on pins.

Interesting group of vices. I really like the last one but the price point is ouch.

Good. Info thanks

Hey Rex. we all have our vises! Xixixixixi!

The Bessey looks like the one I bought at Harbor Freight. Nice vice, but the suction mount is garbage.

does not apply to this but I purchased your airbrush and it works great been using it on 1/16 scale sherman build works fantastic

Baaaack to tha Benchhhhh!

The last vise is for engraving and the good ones weigh 8 lbs

Thanks for all the testing. FYI: Schraubstock means vice/bench vice and is not a brand name, just another complicated German word to pronounce 😂 so YaeTek is the brand and you got a 75 mm bench vice with ball joint

Hey Robert any chance on a new video about ultra sonic cleaners for a airbrush.. the video u have ..they don't sell that model ultrasonic cleaner on amazon anymore. Thanks

Wow..What paint and color is that green spoon at the end of the video.. I wana do a model car in that green color.

I got caught up in the Dspaie hype. Overpriced China avg tools

Have you ever used the dspaie hand stabilizer looking to get one is it worth it or is it a hindrance there's different ones on the market to great job you opened my eyes to different ways to do things you are making a difference in the hobby

Do you have videos of the difference between thinners and retarder/flow Improvers. I get the basic idea