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How thick should wood be on a vise?
For these vises, 3 to 4 inches is the optimal throat depth range. Any less compromises the size of work you’ll be able to handle; much more than 4 inches will mean you’re clamping work too far above the main screw, which makes it possible to stress your mounting setup beyond its limits.
What kind of wood is used for vise jaws?
You can use plywood, a good grade, or solid wood, even pine, if that’s what you have, to line the jaws of your vise. In this case I’ve chosen sapele, an african hardwood with perfect hardness and compression for this work. I’ve used it before and it’s one of the best. Better than oak and comparable to ash.
How do you measure a bench vice?
(This measurement is the length of the jaws from end to end and is maximum amount of contact your vise has with the workpiece.) The throat depth, measured from the top of the jaws to the top of the slide below it, is also something to consider.
Where does vise install Workbench?
The best benches have both, but if you can only afford one, I’d go for a face vise initially. Right-handers should mount a face vise at the far left of the bench’s front edge and an end vise on the end of the bench at the foremost right-hand corner.
What is a blacksmith leg vise?
The blacksmith leg vise or “solid box vise” is one of the most important tools in the blacksmith’s shop. It firmly holds hot iron while it is hammered, chiseled or twisted. These things all combine into a tool that can take decades of heavy use and abuse. Most in use are one to two hundred years old.
What Vise does Paul Sellers use?
Eclipse 9″ Quick Release
Paul has also recommends the Eclipse 9″ Quick Release vise as it is more readily available and seems to hold up well.
Who makes Eclipse vices?
Product Information
| Manufacturer | Spear and Jackson |
|---|---|
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Included Components | 1 x Spear & Jackson Quick Release Woodworking Vice, 230mm Jaw Width |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 588 month |
How do I know my vise size?
Vises are typically available in 4, 5, 6 & 8″ sizes. These sizes refer to the width of the jaws. The larger and heavier the object to be held the larger the vise required. As a general rule of thumb, the maximum throat depth is typically proportionate to the jaw width.