Help, please: Seeking used ball vice

[BunLevittron]

Hello, all!

I am looking for a used ball vice, or an affordable alternative to the GRS ones. I have a cheap Chinese one that I bought at the beginning of my jewelry career 5 years ago, but it is definitely starting to get on my nerves. If anyone has advice on which vices would be worth looking at, I am open to all suggestions! Thank you.

 

[mdengraver]

Victor

 

[mdengraver]

I contacted Gem City College in Quincy, Ill a couple of years ago. They used to have a hand-engraving program. As far as I know, they still have used engraving blocks that the students used. They probably would be willing to sell you one.