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Making a vise more versatile

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Making a vise more versatile

Postby bugbear » 25 Sep 2014, 15:22

I have mentioned before my "vise on a stick"

http://web.archive.org/web/200901140249 ... vise_stick

I have often used it when shaping tool handles, but since these are often irregular, I have to tighten the vise quite firmly to get a grip. Inspired by the Emmert Tilting Jaw, I turned some ash from my firewood pile into a "boat" (also useful when fitting doors!).

I show it here holding a small hatchet handle.

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The solution to fixing an item that needs to stay in place, but move in various complex ways is a loop of string around the rails of the vise.

Having used it for an hour this morning, working on a irregular (natural) walking stick, I have discovered an unexpected and pleasing benefit.

Since the taper holds the stick so effectively, I don't need to tighten the vise as much. In practice, this means that moving the item to a new position (which is frequent) is both quicker and easier.

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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby TrimTheKing » 25 Sep 2014, 16:24

Very nice. Welcome aboard BB, good to see you :)

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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby DaveL » 25 Sep 2014, 17:16

Good to see you here Paul, great tip, I guess it works like a scaled down automatic shave horse.
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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby Rod » 25 Sep 2014, 17:50

I saw it on the other forum - looks good - I must make one.

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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby Malcolm » 25 Sep 2014, 18:51

What about a shave horse as an alternative?
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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby Peter Sefton » 25 Sep 2014, 20:02

Good to see you and your vice on here BB
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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby Andyp » 25 Sep 2014, 23:25

What a very clever and simple idea. Thanks for sharing

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Re: Making a vise more versatile

Postby bugbear » 26 Sep 2014, 08:51

Malcolm wrote:What about a shave horse as an alternative?


I'll give you a race.

I'll make a little piece of wood, you make a shave horse...

A shave horse would be better, but is harder to make and bigger to store.

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