Vises

When most people shop for a machine vise, they focus on jaw width, opening size, or clamping power. But there’s another factor that plays a huge role in performance and long-term durability: the material the vise is made from.

Keep your vise working as hard as you do.

A bench vise is the unsung hero of the workshop. It holds, secures, and absorbs the stress of every cut, weld, bend, and grind. But even the toughest vise will eventually show wear if it’s not properly cared for. Regular maintenance not only extends the life of your vise but also ensures safety, precision, and efficiency on the job.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about keeping your vise in top condition.

If you’ve ever had a part slip mid-cut, you know the sound. It’s not just irritating, it’s a gut punch. Hours of work gone, a tool nicked, or worse, a hand too close for comfort. Ask anyone who’s spent real time at the bench: if your work isn’t locked down, the rest doesn’t matter.

That’s why Palmgren didn’t just tweak a design, we tore the old one apart and rebuilt it from the inside out. The result is our patented Straight-Line-Pull Combination Bench & Pipe Vise. It doesn’t just look different. It is different. Stronger. Safer. Guaranteed for life.

Blade Show Atlanta 2025 was nothing short of incredible, and Palmgren was proud to be part of the world’s largest knife event. From the roar of grinders to the shine of freshly honed steel, this year’s show was a celebration of craftsmanship—and Palmgren was right at the heart of it.

We are thrilled to have been a part of this year’s Blade Show Texas, marking our debut in the Lone Star State. This prestigious event brought together an incredible community of bladesmiths, knife makers, and farriers, all eager to share their craft and passion for high-quality tools and materials. Palmgren was honored to showcase some of our most popular products, helping to elevate the quality and precision of knife making, bladesmithing, and farrier work.

When it comes to precision work, having the right tools makes all the difference. For professionals and hobbyists working in metalworking, woodworking, or other intricate tasks, a ball vise can elevate your work by providing unmatched flexibility and control. Palmgren’s range of ball vises, including the Multi-Jaw Multi-Positioning Ball Bench Vise and the 4" Ball Vise, are designed to bring convenience, precision, and durability to your workspace.

In any garage, you'll find a plethora of tools, but few are as essential or long-lasting as a high-quality bench vise. These sturdy metal fixtures are integral to workbenches and serve a wide range of purposes in repair and restoration projects.

As the excitement builds for Blade Show 2024, Palmgren is thrilled to announce its participation in this prestigious event, held from June 7th to June 9th in Atlanta, Georgia. Known as the world’s largest knife show, Blade Show is the ultimate gathering for knife enthusiasts, craftsmen, and industry professionals. This year, Palmgren is set to make a remarkable impression with the debut of three exclusive Blade Show special packages: the Apprentice Package, the Journeyman Package, and the Master Smith Package.

In the heart of every well-equipped workshop, the vise emerges as a silent hero, holding together the fabric of precision and stability. This blog delves into the undeniable truth that echoes through the halls of craftsmanship: “You Can Never Have Too Many Vises.”

Palmgren®:

In the realm of machining and metalworking, precision and efficiency are paramount. As industries evolved, the need for reliable and versatile tools became evident. This is where Palmgren, a trailblazing company, stepped in to revolutionize the way craftsmen / craftswomen and manufacturers worked.