Vise Stand Step 1: Materials. LockNuts, bolts and washers to fit lug holes in spare. ... Step 2: The Space Saving Spare. The tire I have has six lug hole's and a 4in diameter centre hole. I worked out that a 8... Step 3: The Pipe. I used 3 ½ in skid 40 galvanized pipe, the type used in chain-link ...
How solid is the stand on your vise?
The stand is rock solid! And there is no play whatsoever in the post/pillar mechanism either, which is fantastic. I got this old vise several years ago, and at the time I snapped a few photos as I cleaned it up. This little project was never made into an Instructable, so I'm including the photos here just for fun.
How do you Weld a vise to a metal post?
The vise base was traced onto the steel and it was cut out using a portable bandsaw (in my homemade stand, which is covered in this Instructable ). The plate was then spot welded to the top of the metal post using a mig welder. A full bead was then run around the top of the post and the plate.
Do You Use Your vise on a stationary worktable?
Depending on how you use your vise and for what purpose, having it fastened to a stationary worktable can be limiting. I've found that having my vise mobile is much more useful - I can drag it around and use it wherever I need it.
How can I make the vise flush with the post top plate?
I placed some pieces of rubber from an old yoga mat to act as little gaskets between the vise and the post top plate, just to absorb any differences in flushness that might exist between the vise and top plate.
How do you make a base for a vice?
3:2223:21Making A Swivel Base! 5" Wilton Vise! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBetter. I went ahead and measured the hole in the bottom of the vise. It's about a half inch. And iMoreBetter. I went ahead and measured the hole in the bottom of the vise. It's about a half inch. And i grabbed a half inch pin. And then went over to the milling.
How do you make a wooden vise stand?
0:3112:55Building a Simple & Cheap Vise Stand - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can do this really cheap really simple. The basic materials that we're going to use for our viseMoreYou can do this really cheap really simple. The basic materials that we're going to use for our vise Stan. There's going to be one two by four and two two by eight all eight feet long.
How do you make a table for a vise?
1:2622:15Building a table to hold my vise - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd mount it on a frame extension that holds it about here and that way I'm able to leverage theMoreAnd mount it on a frame extension that holds it about here and that way I'm able to leverage the mass. And the stability of this table. While still being able to work on three sides of the vise.
What can I use instead of a vise?
Cut out this bird's mouth shape using whatever you have: a back saw, jig saw, coping saw, band saw. Set up the long piece of wood as a stop against the end your worksurface. If you're right handed, that's the left side; if you're a leftie, then the right side. Clamp or screw it in place.
How do you do a post vise stand?
4:316:10Making A Post Vice Stand - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd use some m8 coat screws to hold it in place. With all four screws in place and get the post toMoreAnd use some m8 coat screws to hold it in place. With all four screws in place and get the post to the vise put into that bracket. Then that mounting plate gets slid into the vise itself.
How do you make a stand for a post?
4:278:31How to Make a Six Legged, 3-Piece Pole Stand - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI can take this one in like this. There we go and now we've got the triangular base that's going forMoreI can take this one in like this. There we go and now we've got the triangular base that's going for so we put it right down the middle. And you cut yourself a nice little base. So.
What kind of wood do you use in a wood vise?
Generally, maple is used for wood vise jaws as it is durable enough to withstand the clamping force of a vise. However, softer woods such as pine can be used if your projects will be made from mostly soft hardwoods like cherry to prevent marring.
How do I build a vice work bench?
0:147:17How to make a Workbench Vise ( DIY MOXON VISE ) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe radius jig definitely made this a little easier and more accurate. But you can totally use a jigMoreThe radius jig definitely made this a little easier and more accurate. But you can totally use a jig saw to round this over. On one side of the jaw. I need to round out a dado slab.
How do you make a 2x4 workbench?
0:206:55Build a Simple 2x4 Workbench - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce all the two-by-fours were cut to size we started assembling them now on these joints I useMoreOnce all the two-by-fours were cut to size we started assembling them now on these joints I use pocket holes just so I wouldn't have to use four four and a half inch.
How do you hold wood vertically?
0:000:45Vertical Clamping - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you put the clamp in there. It's a great way to hold pieces in place vertically. And if you haveMoreIf you put the clamp in there. It's a great way to hold pieces in place vertically. And if you have a piece that needs a little support just clip in one of these included support brackets.
How do you do a vise without a bench?
2:096:17Mounting a vise without taking up bench space. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt. So you just go to the spot that it's at. And the holes are just a little bit loose so that theyMoreIt. So you just go to the spot that it's at. And the holes are just a little bit loose so that they don't bind up.
Where should you position a workbench vise?
0:5211:36How to Install a Bench Vise - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo I personally like it in the corner of your other workbench whenever possible and as close as youMoreSo I personally like it in the corner of your other workbench whenever possible and as close as you can get it to the edge on both sides here and equal.
How do you make a wooden clamp?
0:508:53Simple! Homemade (Wood) Bar Clamps! No Hardware Needed!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe tail just consists of two pieces of plywood that are three inches by five inches. And. I have aMoreThe tail just consists of two pieces of plywood that are three inches by five inches. And. I have a piece that's just slightly. Over an inch and a quarter so it slides up and down the bar.
How do I make a portable bench vise?
0:271:27How to make your bench vice portable - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow that you've drilled the holes you're going to turn the board over and Mark out the top of theMoreNow that you've drilled the holes you're going to turn the board over and Mark out the top of the bolts. So now you want to chisel out like this so the ball is sits under the surface.
How do you build a drill press stand?
0:228:42DIY Drill Press Stand with Storage | How to Build - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe whole stand is made from one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood. Just over a half sheet of quarter-inchMoreThe whole stand is made from one sheet of 3/4 inch plywood. Just over a half sheet of quarter-inch plywood.
What is a post vise used for?
What is exactly the why/use/purpose of a post vise? Good question! A blacksmith's post vise or "leg vise" is designed to be hammered on, unlike most bench-mounted machinist vises. The long leg transmits the energy from hammer blows all the way from the massive fixed jaw to the floor.
How many carriage bolts, nuts and washers to attach plywood to top?
4 carriage bolts, nuts and washers to attach plywood to top.
What type of pipe is used for chain link fencing?
I used 3 ½ in skid 40 galvanized pipe, the type used in chain-link fencing and 3 in plain steel pipe to fit inside the 3 ½ in.
Do you need a primer for galvanized pipe?
The galvanized pipe YOU NEED TO USE A PRIMER FOR GALVANIZED METAL or the topcoat will not adhere.
How many 3/8 bolts are needed to mount a vise?
Three 3/8" bolts were welded to the topside of the metal plate which will be used to mount the vise.
What is the scrap piece of steel used to make a vise?
A scrap piece of 1/4" steel was used to create the top support plate onto which the vise will be mounted.
What is the rod on a pillar?
The long rod that extends from the base of the pillar has gears on one end that mesh with gears on the bottom of a leadscrew inside the pillar which raises and lowers the post.
What was put back together on a pillar?
The pillar assembly was then put back together with fresh grease added to the gears and the internal leadscrew.
Do you need to measure against a pillar assembly?
If you're making one of these you'll need to measure against your own pillar assembly for exact measurements. But the photos above show the process I used.
Can a vise be fastened to a stationary worktable?
Depending on how you use your vise and for what purpose, having it fastened to a stationary worktable can be limiting.
When to test the height of a vise?
Test out the final height of the top of the vise, during use, before you finalize things.
How many packings to lift a vice?
Yep ... having one or two ready made packing to lift the vice say 2" and 4" for different jobs can be handy.
Why are both stands less than perfect?
Both stands are "less than perfect" because they're not bolted to the floor. That means you'll get a bit of wobble and all that. It's a trade-off between stability and portability, circumstances being what they are. It seems like life is always demanding a trade off of one kind or another!
Can a second best vice be fixed?
It is of course way better to have the vice fixed for a number of obvious reasons, but sometime that is not possible so second best has to be mounted on a post and plate or tripod.
Can you use a vice with a vise?
Actually you can use what ever resources and tools you have. What is important is that the vice is firmly secured, the stand does not bounce and rock around when you work with the vise. good luck...
Can you raise a vise leg?
With the ring you can adjust the "receiver" to the exact length you need for the vise. This would also allow you to raise the vise if you needed a taller vise leg, depending on your personal height and comfort.
Anyone Build a Vise Stand
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Anyone Build a Vise Stand
I've got this Wilton that I found is to large to mount to my benchtop, so thought I would fabricate a stand for it. Thinking of using 2-3" pipe for the post, weld a plate to the top, and use some steel membere in a X pattern to make a base.
