Vise Stand
- Materials. LockNuts, bolts and washers to fit lug holes in spare.
- The Space Saving Spare. The tire I have has six lug hole's and a 4in diameter centre hole. ...
- The Pipe. 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 ...
- Priming and Painting. ...
- Locking Handle. ...
- Finish. ...
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 do you make a wooden vise stand?
0:3612:55Building 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 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 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.
How do you hang a vise without a bench?
2:096:17Mounting a vise without taking up bench space. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo you just go to the spot that it's at. And the holes are just a little bit loose so that they don'MoreSo 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.
How do you make a swivel base?
0:313:27How to Build a Swivel Joint Assembly - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo first I'll attach one of the standard cage plates to two of the swivel adapters. Using the m3MoreSo first I'll attach one of the standard cage plates to two of the swivel adapters. Using the m3 tapped holes in the back of the swivel.
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.
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 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.
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 secure a vise without drilling?
The DesignStep One: Begin by making a plate to mount the vise. ... Step Two: Cut two matching layers of plywood to the same size.Step Three: Cover one side of each piece with glue, then sandwich them together and clamp to allow the glue to dry.More items...
Where is the best place to put a vise on a workbench?
That's why face vises usually are placed on the left end of the bench. When sawing workpieces (below), a left-side vise also lets you hold onto the offcut, with the keeper piece safely secured in the jaws, resulting in a cleaner cut. But that said, you can mount a vise wherever it suits you best.
How do I temporarily mount a vise?
0:001:03Portable Vise Mount - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI have a little lip around the board keeps it flush to the match. And you can mount this on anyMoreI have a little lip around the board keeps it flush to the match. And you can mount this on any bench you can mount in any height. And it's a good way to keep the vise.
What can I use as a vice?
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 make a workbench tail vise?
2:1915:01DIY Inset Tail Vise / Wagon Wheel Vise - from a Harbor Freight face viseYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI then drilled a series of holes to make the sawing step easier i then flip the slab over and removeMoreI then drilled a series of holes to make the sawing step easier i then flip the slab over and remove the excess material. So that i can install a guide plate.
How do you make a wagon vise?
0:059:07$24 Wagon Vise - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you are in the planning stages of your next workbench adding a wagon vise to the build will beMoreIf you are in the planning stages of your next workbench adding a wagon vise to the build will be much easier than modifying an existing workbench. The kit includes a threaded rod.
How do you make a shoulder vice?
2:0513:44Part 4 Assembling the Shoulder Vise Sam Angelo WyomingwoodturnerYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOkay you are looking at the piece of wood that is my shoulder vise arm the actual vise is going toMoreOkay you are looking at the piece of wood that is my shoulder vise arm the actual vise is going to go right in here. And I'm gonna put a detail on the end of this and it's best to do it now.
Step 1: Materials
Old space saving spare tire (auto wreckers usually have tons of these)
Step 3: The Pipe
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.
Step 4: Priming and Painting
The galvanized pipe YOU NEED TO USE A PRIMER FOR GALVANIZED METAL or the topcoat will not adhere.
Step 6: Finish
I mounted the base plate to the tire using ½ inch bolts with lock nuts.
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 are braces between tripod legs made of?
To keep the legs from splaying out and make the whole structure more rigid, I added braces between each of the tripod legs made from more scrap angle iron.
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 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.
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.
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.
Can crank rods be shortened?
There are probably several ways that this crank rod could be shortened and used. I just did what made sense to me based on the materials I had available.
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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.
What size is SHS concrete?
Or concrete in the ground steel SHS section. 4"x4"x1/4" or 5"x5"x1/4" ... plenty and some more.
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 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.
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.
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 retrieve stuff dropped in a basket?
YES!!!! and or a basket so one can retrieve stuff dropped in.
