Vises are problem solvers. Have a hard time hanging onto that ring you are polishing? Try a wooden ring clamp. Keep your beads from unstringing by having a hemostat at each end of the stringing material. Table top vises will hold mandrels, pliers or other tools while you use both hands on a tricky step.
Vises are for holding your work in position while you work with both hands, metalsmiths who engrave are the toughest customers! The GRS line of engravers blocks are the best money can buy, weighted with internal ball bearings and lock in place brakes. They are built for a lifetime of use