What tool is described as a vise useful for holding small workpieces specifically on the drill press?

• A. Drill Vise
• B. F Clamp
• C. Hand Screw Clamp
• D. Strap Clamp

Answer: (A)

A drill vise is the tool meant for holding small workpieces on a drill press. It’s designed to mount directly to the drill press table and clamp the piece between two jaws with smooth, parallel faces. This setup keeps the workpiece securely in place and aligned perpendicular to the drill bit, which is essential for accurate drilling and to prevent wandering or slippage. You can quickly position, clamp, and re-clamp small parts and even move the vise along the table to drill multiple holes with consistent spacing.

Other clamps shown are general-purpose or hand-held types that aren’t intended to stay mounted on a drill press or to provide the precise, repeatable alignment needed for drilling. For example, an F clamp is versatile for lots of tasks but isn’t designed to live on the drill press table; a hand screw clamp is typically a bench clamp used for assembly or gluing; a strap clamp is for wrapping around pieces and isn’t suited for precise, small-piece drilling.