Accurate 90° Clamping for Welding & Fabrication

A fabrication can only be as accurate as the setup holding it together. At Industrial Shed, we stock Geiger Welders Vice options for welders, fabricators, maintenance crews & metalworkers who need a secure way to position metal sections at 90° for fitting, tack welding & fabrication.

Instead of fighting two workpieces into position while trying to measure, hold & tack at the same time, a dedicated welding vice gives you a controlled workholding point. The Geiger range includes 60mm & 100mm Welders Vice models, allowing us to match the vice more closely to material size & fabrication requirements.

For fabrication shops building or upgrading a complete welding station, we'd pair suitable workholding with the right equipment from our Welding Machines range.

What Is a Welders Vice?

A welders vice is a workholding tool designed to hold metal sections at a fixed angle while they're positioned, tack welded & fabricated. Unlike a general-purpose bench vice, a 90 degree welding vice is built around establishing the relationship between two workpieces before the weld locks that relationship into the job.

That distinction becomes important whenever squareness matters. Frames, brackets, supports & repetitive assemblies can all become harder to fabricate when the operator is trying to control alignment manually.

For jobs needing additional temporary holding points around the main setup, we'd combine the vice with suitable Welding Clamps & Magnets rather than expecting one clamping tool to control an entire fabrication.

Why Choose Geiger Welders Vice?

Good workholding doesn't make the weld for you. What it does is give you a better starting position before the arc is struck.

When we're selecting a welding vice, we're looking for a tool that helps establish the joint while leaving the operator free to check alignment, prepare the tack sequence & concentrate on the weld itself.

We'd consider Geiger Welders Vice for:

► Holding suitable metal sections at 90°
► Positioning work before tack welding
► Reducing manual handling during joint setup
► Improving repeatability across similar assemblies
► Fabricating frames, brackets & supports
► Creating a dedicated right-angle station on the welding bench
► Workshop repair & maintenance fabrication

For jobs where right-angle positioning isn't the main requirement, we'd use a Bench Vice for broader gripping & general workshop work.

60mm vs 100mm Geiger Welders Vice

Capacity should answer the buying question before price does.

The two Geiger models serve different workpiece requirements, so we'd look at what normally lands on the fabrication bench before choosing between them.

When We'd Choose the 60mm Welders Vice

Compact workpieces still demand accurate setup. The Geiger TV274 60mm Welders Vice provides a 60mm jaw opening with a 175 × 175mm base & is designed for positioning same or uneven-sized bars at 90°.

That mixed-size capability makes the 60mm model particularly interesting for repair work & smaller fabrications where the sections entering the joint aren't necessarily identical.

We'd consider it for:

► Smaller frames
► Fabricated brackets
► Light workshop fabrication
► Repair components
► Mixed-section 90° joints
► Bench work where space matters

Once those pieces are positioned, consumable selection becomes another part of producing the joint correctly. Our Welding Wire & Electrodes range provides the next logical step for relevant welding processes.

When We'd Step Up to the 100mm Welders Vice

Larger material changes the workholding requirement quickly. The Geiger TV275 100mm Welders Vice increases the jaw opening to 100mm & uses a larger 236 × 236mm base, making it the more suitable choice when the work requires additional capacity.

Rather than buying the larger model simply because it can hold more, we'd choose it when the dimensions of your regular fabrication work justify the extra jaw opening & bench footprint.

For us, that's the key purchasing principle:

Buy the welding vice that fits the work you repeatedly fabricate—not the largest vice simply because it's available.

Where a 90 Degree Welding Vice Earns Its Bench Space?

Frame Fabrication

A frame that's out of square at setup can become an expensive problem by the time it's fully welded.

For suitable frame corners, we'd use a welders vice to establish the 90° relationship before the initial tacks. Measurements still need to be checked but the vice reduces the amount of manual juggling needed to establish the joint.

Brackets & Supports

Small brackets can be deceptively awkward to position because there's less material available to grip safely.

A dedicated right-angle vice gives us a controlled way to position suitable sections while leaving more attention available for checking fit-up & planning the first tacks.

Workshop Repairs

Repair fabrication rarely arrives in perfect production-ready pieces.

Broken frames, guards, mounts & supports can require components to be repositioned before welding. Where a 90° joint is appropriate, we'd rather establish that angle mechanically than rely on hand pressure during tacking.

Repetitive Fabrication

One corner is a job. Twenty identical corners become a process.

For repeated assemblies, a dedicated workholding position can reduce unnecessary repositioning between components while helping the operator establish a more repeatable starting point.

If you're also deciding what welding equipment belongs around that workstation, our How to Choose the Right Welding Machine for Your Fabrication Shop guide covers the bigger equipment decision.

Welders Vice vs Bench Vice vs Welding Clamps

Not every piece of workholding equipment should be asked to solve the same problem.

If the problem is holding two suitable sections at 90°, we'd start with the welders vice.

When the job simply needs to be gripped securely, we'd reach for the bench vice.

Where a large or irregular fabrication requires several temporary holding points, clamps & magnets can complement the primary workholding setup.

That combination gives a fabrication shop more flexibility than trying to force every job through one style of vice.

Our Welders Vice Selection Guide

Match the Jaw Capacity to Your Regular Material

Bigger isn't automatically better.

If most of your fabrication comfortably fits a 60mm jaw opening, the compact model may make more sense. If your normal work requires additional capacity, we'd move to the 100mm option.

Check the Workpiece Configuration

Material size isn't the only difference worth considering.

The 60mm model is intended for suitable same or uneven-sized bars while the 100mm model is designed around same-size bar. We'd match that configuration to the work being produced rather than deciding from jaw capacity alone.

Measure Available Bench Space

Workholding equipment occupies valuable real estate.

The 60mm model uses a 175 × 175mm base while the 100mm version increases to 236 × 236mm. If you're planning a dedicated fabrication station, we'd consider the vice footprint alongside the space required for positioning material & welding safely.

For a workshop being reorganised around fabrication, Workstations & Workbenches can help establish a more practical base for workholding, measuring & tooling.

Think Beyond the Clamp

Getting the workpiece into the vice is only the beginning.

You still need room to inspect the joint, position the torch or electrode, establish tacks & complete the welding sequence. We'd mentally run through that process before tightening the setup.

Expert Tips We'd Use on Our Own Fabrication Bench

Check square before the first tack.
We'd verify alignment with an appropriate measuring tool rather than assuming the vice removes the need for inspection.

Check it again after tacking.
The first application of heat can move a fabrication, so we'd confirm the joint before committing to the full weld.

Plan your tack sequence.
Secure workholding establishes the starting point while thoughtful tack placement helps control what happens once heat enters the material.

Don't force material beyond the intended capacity.
If the workpiece doesn't fit appropriately, we'd change the workholding arrangement instead of forcing the vice to do a job it wasn't selected for.

Clean the contact areas.
Spatter, swarf & workshop debris around clamping surfaces can interfere with how cleanly material sits in the setup.

Leave yourself welding access.
A beautifully clamped joint becomes frustrating if the vice or bench position blocks practical torch or electrode access.

Watch heat distortion throughout the job.
Square before welding doesn't guarantee square after welding. We'd continue checking critical dimensions as the fabrication progresses.

Before striking the arc, we'd also make sure the operator has appropriate protection for the process. Our Welding Helmets & Personal Protective Equipment range covers relevant welding PPE.

Preventative thinking shouldn't stop at the vice either. Spring Jobsite Prep Getting Your Gear Ready looks at preparing equipment before workload exposes neglected maintenance.

Better Welding Starts Before the Arc

A welder can't magically correct every problem created during fit-up.

Before we commit to a fabrication, we'd check:

► Joint angle
► Workpiece alignment
► Material contact
► Clamping security
► Tack locations
► Welding access
► Safe working clearance
► Potential heat movement

That discipline matters whether the job is MIG, TIG or stick welding. Workholding controls the starting position while the fabricator remains responsible for the complete setup & welding process.

Material preparation can be just as important. Where cutting, dressing or grinding needs to happen before the joint is assembled, Metal Cutting & Grinding Tools provide a natural pathway into the preparation side of fabrication.

Equipment selection is ultimately about dependable work rather than collecting tools. We explore that idea further in A tool is not just a tool. It’s a promise..