In 1948, Babcock Mfg. Co began selling a line of high quality, innovative specialty drill attachments which were invented and manufactured in Oakland, California.

In an effort to build on his success in the early 1960's, Babcock manufactured a line of high quality bench vises for farm, light industrial and homeowner customers.
Due to the high quality and affordability of these products
BABCO vises quickly became a sought after product.