New Vises. Ridgid's new Quick-Acting Vises have a trigger that frees the jaws from the adjustment screw, allowing you to open or close them quickly to suit the task at hand. Other features include forged-steel construction and a rotating base. Model XF45 has a 4 1/2-inch capacity and costs $300. Five-inch-capacity model XF50 goes for $400. Ridgid, 800/769-7743. www.ridgid.com

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