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Yost L65WW Hobby Wood Working Vise

Cast iron body at a price close to import bench vises meant for metalworking

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Yost L65WW Hobby Wood Working Vise
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Yost L65WW Hobby Wood Working Vise

Yost

Cast iron body at a price close to import bench vises meant for metalworking

  • 6.5-inch jaw width
  • Cast iron body
  • Wood-lined jaws
  • Bench mount

Pros

  • Cast iron body at a price close to import bench vises meant for metalworking
  • Wood-lined jaws protect workpieces from metal jaw marring
  • Adequate holding power for general joinery and assembly work
  • The correct first vise for a shop bench w here a premium is not justified

Cons

  • No quick release -- sp in the full screw travel for every adjustment
  • Not as refined as premium leg vise hardware in fit and finish
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