Swivel Bench Vice A swivel bench vise is a type of bench vise that offers additional flexibility and versatility compared to a fixed bench vise. It allows the user to rotate the vise horizontally on its base, providing a greater range of positioning for the workpiece. Swivel bench vises offer advantages over fixed bench vises by allowing users to work on their projects from multiple angles without having to reposition the workpiece or themselves. This makes them particularly useful for tasks that require access to different sides of the workpiece or for working on irregularly shaped objects.