Yost LV-4 Homeowners Vise 4.5 Inch
- Cast iron body, blue industrial finish
- Bench vise, sold as one unit
- 9 pounds in weight
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A blue cast iron vise from Yost that arrives as a single unit. The listing gives no jaw width, opening or mounting method, so check those before you buy.
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ASIN: B00YS401X0Model: LV-4Category: Clamps
Overview
Blue paint and an industrial look mark this Yost vise, whose frame is cast iron and meant to hold work steady. The listing names it as a vise and gives its material and weight but not how it mounts.
Cast iron gives the body mass that resists movement while you work, and the weight listed fits that. The limitation is how little else is stated: no jaw width, no opening and no swivel or mounting details.
Who it's for
A garage bench or small shop that needs a fixed holding point for filing, sawing or light assembly is the setting. Those who want a bar clamp or a portable holding tool should look elsewhere, since this is a vise.
Pros and cons
- Cast iron body
- Industrial style build
- Sold as a single unit
- Weight is stated in the listing
- Jaw width not listed
- Opening capacity missing
- Mounting method unclear
- Single color only
Performance notes
Mass in the frame helps hold a vise in place when work is pushed against it. How firmly it grips depends on the jaw faces and the screw, neither of which the listing describes. Bench strength and the mounting hardware decide the real limit.
Specifications
| Brand | Yost |
|---|---|
| Model | LV-4 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 11 × 7.5 × 11 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Cast Iron |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) LV-4 Vise |
| Other details | |
| Style Name | Industrial |
| Tensile Strength | 500 Pounds Per Square Inch |
| Item Type Name | Vise |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the Yost LV-4 vise?
The listing gives dimensions of 11 x 7.5 x 11 inches. It does not give the jaw width or opening.
Is the Yost LV-4 a clamp?
The item type is listed as a vise, one LV-4 unit in the pack. No clamping capacity or bar length is given.
What is the Yost LV-4 made of?
The material is cast iron, in blue with an industrial style.