Record Workbenches & Vices

Record Workbenches & Vices at MyToolShed.co.uk

Record has been a trusted name in British engineering since 1908, establishing itself as the gold standard for workshop equipment. Their workbenches and vices are renowned throughout the UK for exceptional build quality, precision engineering, and legendary durability that professional tradesmen and serious DIY enthusiasts depend upon daily.

At MyToolShed.co.uk, we stock Record's comprehensive range of workbenches and vices, from compact bench-mounted options perfect for home workshops to heavy-duty industrial solutions designed for demanding professional environments. Every Record product combines traditional British craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques, ensuring your workshop is equipped with tools that will serve you reliably for decades.

Why Choose Record?

Record workbenches and vices stand apart from competitors through their uncompromising approach to quality. Each vice features precision-machined steel components with smooth operation and exceptional gripping power, whilst their workbenches offer robust construction with carefully considered ergonomics for extended working periods.

• Heritage Engineering: Over a century of British manufacturing expertise ensures proven reliability
• Superior Materials: High-grade cast iron and steel construction provides unmatched strength and longevity
• Precision Accuracy: Machined to exacting tolerances for consistent, reliable clamping and support
• Versatile Solutions: Comprehensive range suitable for metalworking, woodworking, and general workshop applications
• Easy Maintenance: Simple, robust designs that are straightforward to service and maintain

Popular Record Products

Record's workshop range encompasses several distinct product categories, each designed for specific applications. Their engineer's vices remain the benchmark for metalworking, featuring quick-release mechanisms and hardened steel jaws. The woodworking vices offer broad wooden jaws ideal for holding timber without damage, whilst their multi-purpose workbenches provide stable, height-adjustable platforms for various tasks.

Professional tradesmen particularly favour Record's swivel base vices for their flexibility, allowing work to be rotated and positioned at optimal angles. For smaller workshops, their compact bench vices deliver full-size performance in space-saving designs, perfect for home garages and limited workshop spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size Record vice do I need for my workshop?

Vice size depends on your typical workpiece dimensions and available bench space. A 4-inch (100mm) jaw width suits most home workshops and light trade work, whilst 5-6 inch (125-150mm) models are preferred for heavier professional applications. Consider the maximum opening capacity for larger materials.

How do I maintain my Record vice or workbench?

Regular maintenance involves cleaning metal surfaces, applying light machine oil to moving parts, and checking mounting bolts remain tight. Remove any debris from screw threads and occasionally lubricate the main screw with grease to ensure smooth operation for years to come.

Are Record vices suitable for both metalwork and woodwork?

Whilst Record manufactures specialist vices for each discipline, many of their engineer's vices can accommodate woodworking tasks when fitted with protective jaw covers. However, dedicated woodworking vices offer superior clamping for timber projects with their wider, wooden-faced jaws designed specifically for holding wood without marking.