vise

So, first thing to do is chisel the slot in the right chop. [20230826_100040.jpg] And that's about all that's needed for a working vise. [20230826_...

Shamelessly copying bits from Eric's high vise, I decided to build something reasonably similar.  I'm planning on building 2, this mini one that si...

I found some hardwood at a local lumber middleman, none of our mills have any type right now and might not until spring. I even had to order this b...

Not going to do too much to it, just a couple of finishing touches. Round over the guide nut & make a new, slightly longer, garter - round the end...

The building of the tail vise is not an easy accomplishment. I started to build the vise when I was invaded by the daughter and grand kids carving ...

Just a quick post of the stretchers dry fit. I still have to add the 2×4 and tension mortise it all in. , As always questions and tips welcome. Tha...

Well, I've used it for a couple of weeks, made some stuff, tested it, hit it with little hammers - the usual stuff. [20230902_110347.jpg] I like i...

My health has taken a bad turn lately so progress has been crawling. The recent trips to physio therapy, sports massage, ultrasound, chiropractor, ...

This is how I made a hand wheel for my new vise and I managed to keep the cost down to a minimum $10.00 Here is a collection of pictures I took whi...

I received the crisscross from Lee Valley late yesterday, and started mocking it up to see what needs to be done. I glued up the last piece of the ...

A slow day again, only an hour work, but I managed to install the face Vise. I am using the Vise on the end of the bench instead of the front face....

Onto the full size Hi Vise First up, make the main screw, basically make a rough octagon. [20230906_073418.jpg] [20230906_073724.jpg] [20230907_12...