Making a vise more versatile

[bugbear]

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.

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.

BugBear

PS: Hi All!

 

[TrimTheKing]

Very nice. Welcome aboard BB, good to see you

Cheers
Mark

 

[DaveL]

Good to see you here Paul, great tip, I guess it works like a scaled down automatic shave horse.

 

[Rod]

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

Rod

 

[Malcolm]

What about a shave horse as an alternative?

 

[Peter Sefton]

Good to see you and your vice on here BB

 

[AndyP]

What a very clever and simple idea. Thanks for sharing

Welcome from me too.

 

[bugbear]

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.

BugBear