A bench vise is used to
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Correct answer to question 98 (Auto & Shop Information): hold work securely while it is cut or shaped
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Bolted to the bench, its jaws free both hands for the actual work. Soft jaw covers are fitted when the piece is finished or delicate, so the serrations do not mark it.
Updated: November 2026