I'll also add that you don't need a vise to hold your locks generally, but it's nice-to-have when you move away from padlocks.
There are vise recommendations in the wiki as well, but this is a nice cheap one that I and many others have that does the trick:
https://www.amazon.com/Yost-V-275-Portable-Multi-Angle-Pivoting/dp/B00MX140FU
I bought this one for $25 bucks. Simple, smallish, and even has a fairly ergonomic hand rest. I felt kinda shitty ordering from Amazon, but my options were a little limited at the moment.
I rarely use a vice, but for oddly shaped locks or ones I have trouble with and need to have it held so my hands don't cramp up I use this one, Yost V-275
DUDE! Hahaha! That is on my Amazon wish list. I love Panavise stuff. Until I do get that one, here is what I am using. It works well, but it is not as well made as the Panavise. I now have vise envy. LOL
The Amazons, bro. :) I love this little vise - better than my Bessy that crapped out after just a few months. It works really well and has held up to being dropped onto concrete several times. Here is the link to the exact one I ordered. Cheers, bro!
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This seemed to be the most common recommendation on this board from what I saw. Not too pricey, does the job so far.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MX140FU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hT7.FbZS6ZXS8
I didn't want to spend a ton, and I feel like this is all that I needed and then some.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MX140FU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_0fGPFbR6YKGX4
I use this Yost V-275 and have been very happy with it.
I have these two, and they both do the job. Small, rubber grips, and inexpensive. One clamps to the side of a table and the other has a suction base, but I don’t use the suction.
Yost Tools Yost V-275 Portable Vacuum Base Vise, Pivots Multi-Angle, 2.75" Jaw Width, (1 Pack), Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MX140FU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_MsIBZblkb9Q64
Fasmov Swivel 3" Universal Table Vise Tilts Rotate 360° Universal Work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XXQG41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_zW4U3DSFV8DEV
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MX140FU/
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Yeah the hand cramps from doing that were so unbearable that I bought this vice
The Yost is another cheap option which I can personally recommend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MX140FU/
I grabbed this vise from Amazon. Works well for me.
I use the Yost 275. It works very well. I bought this after my Bessey like yours failed (vise screw stripped under minimal use and pressure).
Here is the exact one I ordered. It is even under 27.00 now...