Wood vise

DIY Woodworking Vise: I'm moving my workshop from the cellar into the garage to have more space. I built my own workbench and what's still missing, is a woodworking vise. There are several vise sets online, but I want to build my own one. In this Instructable you can fol…

Think of a bench vise as a tool that's as essential to your success as a hand plane, router, or tablesaw. Although clamps might substitute in some situations, they tend to get in the way, and a vise gives you freedom to do almost any type of work. Woodworking vises differ from metalworking vises in that they attach to the bottom of the bench surface or are built into it, with (typically wood) jaws flush with the benchtop. Metalworking vises usually mount to the top of a bench.

Michigan engineer Len Hovarter has developed a new vise mechanism that looks more like a magic trick than bench hardware. The vise hardware is patent pending and should be available in September…

Make this Moxon Vise for $40!

This woodworkers vise features toe-in toward top jaws helps ensure firm grip on work piece. It has square body seating for easy under-bench mounting. Provision for installing wooden cheeks to protect work pieces 6-1/2-in size Integral pipe jaws Specialty vise for woodworking

Make your own quick release vise for woodworking from the easy to follow plans available here.

Learn how you can build a sturdy twin screw vise for around $25 US. Great for practicing dovetails!

How to make a bench vise from pine and an adjustable scaffold leg.

These versatile heavy-duty press screws are ideal for creating custom veneer presses or Moxon-style vises. They perform equally well for bookbinding and deep-reach surface clamping. The head and swivel base are both made of cast iron. The base can be removed with a screwdriver for easy installation, while the head can be held firmly in place with two wood screws. The smoothly cut Acme threads provide a consistently tight hold, while the crank-style handle allows for quick adjustments. Made…