Marketplace Gold: My $20 Vice Find

There’s something deeply satisfying about scoring a great tool at a bargain and this week, I struck gold. For just $20, I picked up this fixed clamp style vice off Facebook Marketplace. It’s a solid, no-frills piece of mounting hardware that I know will earn its keep in the shop.

I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many clamps or vices, and this one adds some serious versatility to my workbench setups. Bonus: it came in well under this week’s tool budget, which leaves room (and justification) for a bigger purchase down the road maybe even sooner than expected.

Finding these kinds of deals isn’t just about saving money. It’s about momentum. Each score builds the shop and builds the story. And today, I wrap up the week with one more tool in the arsenal and a smile on my face, ready for whatever project comes next.