Workbench 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.

Make this Moxon Vise for $40!

A vise makes a workbench more than a flat surface for working on projects. Install a vise on one end and another on an edge, and you’ll cover nearly all your workholding needs. We’ve built a lot of workbenches over the decades with a lot of vises, and we recommend these six.

We tested the Yost Woodworking Vise in a home workshop. Find out how easy it is to install and use this woodworking bench vise.

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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…

After 19 years of building workbenches and testing workholding devices, I am darn picky about what equipment I have on my benches. In truth, I don’t have a lot of vises on my benches because I prefer…

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

A moxon vise is an essential tool for your workshop. If you have a small workshop and you want to save money on tools you can make this simple DIY moxon vise. You can attach the moxon vise to any bench using ordinary clamps and move the vise around the shop as necessary. The moxon vise is made of patterned plywood which gives the vise a unique look. This is a simple project for beginners. A moxon vise is a must tool for the workshop. #woodproject #garageworkshop | How to make a DIY moxon…