Paul,
If you are doing small stuff and you are doing small lots(ie: 10-15 each) you might consider a tool maker vise. They are available in the 3 inch range. Some are of really good quality. Probably a little more money, but will last a long time.
But some of them are not as "handy" to use because of the way you have the tighten the part.(ie: they don't have a standard handle)
As HU says Kurt is the industry standard in regular vises. That's all I buy. Tried the cheap ones and got tired of all the problems.
Better to buy a good one first time out of the gate even if you have to wait a little. GMO
And another note: the small vises actually cost as much or more than the larger ones (6 inch). Probably has to do with the numbers made and sold.
If you could fit a 6 inch vise in you work zone it would be the best deal, both price and because it will hold bigger stuff.
But I don't know how "mini" your mill is.
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