Best V Block for Drill Press (2026): 5 Picks Compared

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Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 25 October 2026. Where a listing contradicts itself, both figures are shown.

How we scored them

Each pick is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on the How We Pick page. None of the 5 listings states a safety listing or a warranty term, so every pick scores zero on safety and warranty, and the ranking turns on stated size, material, stated accuracy and included parts.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

What the listings tell you

The 5 listings break down as follows: 3 describe cast iron, 1 describes steel and 1 describes aluminum. 2 state an accuracy figure, and 3 describe a matched pair. None states a warranty term or a safety listing. 2 listings contradict themselves between the title or bullets and the spec table, and those contradictions are called out in the reviews below.

Buying guide: the best v block for drill press

Size and V opening

Start from the stock, not the fixture. The Eastwood fixture measures 4 in wide by 5 in long with a 2 in vee at a 90 degree angle, while the HHIP set measures 3 in by 1-3/4 in by 2-3/8 in with a V-width of 1-3/4 in and a depth of 1-5/16 in. The Grizzly pair measures 1-5/8 in by 1-1/4 in by 1-1/4 in with a 1 in capacity, the HFS set measures 2 in by 1-3/8 in by 7/8 in, and the Groz block carries a 3 in base length. A drill press v block should match the stock it will hold: a vee that is too narrow leaves round stock perched high, and a block that is too small for the job leaves little surface to clamp against.

Material

Material shapes how the fixture behaves under a clamp. The HHIP, HFS and Groz listings describe cast iron, with the HHIP bullets noting cast iron seasoned to prevent distortion and the Groz listing naming close grain cast iron. The Grizzly pair is steel with a stated tensile strength of 1500 pounds, and the Eastwood fixture is 6065-T3 aluminum at 16 ounces. Cast iron suits a bench fixture that stays put, steel suits a pair that takes hard clamping, and aluminum suits a fixture that moves between the drill press and the saw.

Matched pairs and stated accuracy

A matched pair holds a longer workpiece at the same height at both ends, which keeps a drilled hole square to the stock. The HFS listing states accuracy of 0.0001 in, the HHIP listing states a 0.0005 inch tolerance, and both describe blocks machined square and parallel. The Grizzly pair is numbered and matched and precision ground, and the Groz pair is precision ground and machined. Where a listing states no accuracy figure, treat the stated dimensions as the whole story and check the setup against the stock before drilling.

Included parts

Check what comes with the fixture before ordering. The Eastwood listing includes mounting bolts, clamps and a chuck key, and the Grizzly title notes clamps with the pair. The HFS and HHIP listings describe sets, and the Groz listing is a 2 pack. A listing that names no clamps or bolts means clamps and bolts come from the bench, not the box.

Garage Fit Check

• Bench space: the Eastwood fixture at 4 in by 5 in needs more table room than the HFS set at 2 in by 1-3/8 in by 7/8 in, so measure the drill press table before ordering.
• Stock fit: match the vee to the stock, from the Eastwood 2 in vee at a 90 degree angle to the HHIP V-width of 1-3/4 in and the Grizzly 1 in capacity.
• Storage: keep matched pairs together, since a numbered pair like the Grizzly set is only a pair while both blocks stay together.
• Before the first job: check the included parts against the listing, and check the title and bullets against the spec table where the figures differ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size v block fits a drill press?

Match the block to the stock diameter and to the drill press table. The picks here run from the HFS set at 2 in by 1-3/8 in by 7/8 in to the Eastwood fixture at 4 in wide by 5 in long, so a small block suits small round stock and a larger fixture suits bar stock and tubing.

Are matched pairs worth it for longer stock?

Yes for longer workpieces. The HFS listing notes that the matched pair helps maintain consistent alignment when supporting longer workpieces, and the Grizzly and HHIP listings also describe matched pairs for even support at both ends.

Cast iron, steel or aluminum?

Cast iron is the common choice here, with 3 listings describing it, while the Grizzly pair is steel and the Eastwood fixture is 6065-T3 aluminum. Cast iron and steel suit a fixture that stays clamped on the table, and aluminum suits a lighter fixture that moves between jobs.

Do any of these picks include clamps?

The Eastwood listing includes mounting bolts, clamps and a chuck key, and the Grizzly title notes clamps with the pair. The other listings name no clamps, so plan on bench clamps for those sets.

What does stated accuracy mean here?

It means the tolerance figure the listing itself publishes: 0.0001 in for the HFS set and 0.0005 inch for the HHIP set. The other listings state no accuracy figure, so compare those picks on stated dimensions, material and included parts instead.

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