Woodworkers Bench Vise From an Old Clamp
- Tools and Supplies
- Cannibalizing Your Clamp. First you need to unscrew the moveable jaw from the clamp. ...
- Cutting Your Boards and Drilling the Screw Hole. You'll need a piece of 2x6" that is exactly the height of your table surface as a mounting base. ...
- Creating Your Hinge. ...
- Assembling the Clamp. ...
- Cutting and Drilling the Pegs. ...
- Finished. ...
Is it possible to build your own vises?
Light duty and woodworker's vises can be easily built, and heavy duty metal-worker's vises can also be built. Here is a list of all of my Instructables on how I built my homemade vises (like the pictures): 1. How to Make a Wooden 6" Bench-Vise (My favorite one, it works extremely well) 2.
What kind of wood do you use to make a vise?
Getting started on the moving jaw, the parts are cut to length and width: These make up the part of the jaw that slides in and out. I’ve chosen to make this vise almost entirely out of solid pine, but a better choice would be a high quality plywood, like Baltic birch.
How are the jaws of the vise made?
The jaws of the vise are made with stacks of individual blocks, glued together. Here, the blocks have been cut to rough size: I free-hand drew the curve of the jaw on one block, cut it out on the band saw, then used it as a pattern for the rest.
What can I use to protect my vise from the jaws?
Any type of material can used as a "soft jaw", which protects you workpiece from getting marked by your vise's jaws. You can use plastic, silicone adhesive, leather, heat-shrink tubing, wood, erasers, towels, leather gloves and many more. These are only a few ideas...
How do you make a vise clamp?
1:107:296 homemade clamps and workbench vises - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThese are just a couple of strips with two bolts. I put the work pieces between the strips. AndMoreThese are just a couple of strips with two bolts. I put the work pieces between the strips. And there are a lot of holes all along both strips.
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 thick should wood be for vise?
I would recommend at least one inch of hardwood onm the outside face of the chop. The inside face need not be as thick since it will not be compressed during tightening, so about 1/2" should do it.
How do you make a woodworking table clamp?
1:265:52Make a simple wood clamping board // How To - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd two roughly in the middle now with this a general rule of thumb is every 7 to 8 inches is a goodMoreAnd two roughly in the middle now with this a general rule of thumb is every 7 to 8 inches is a good gap or a good spacing for the clamping bore. I'm cutting everything to length on the chop.
How do you make a woodworking vise?
0:117:17How 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 I make a table clamp?
1:196:52DIY Welding Table Clamps - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMaking sure that everything's as level as possible get creative use whatever you need to get thatMoreMaking sure that everything's as level as possible get creative use whatever you need to get that done and once everything is lined up go ahead and weld it.
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.
What wood is used for vise?
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.
How do you make wood vise jaws?
0:215:35Making New Vice Jaws - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's a hardwood. So it'll be nice and durable the jaws on my other vise they were just made fromMoreIt's a hardwood. So it'll be nice and durable the jaws on my other vise they were just made from some block board which is laminated pieces of pine with a veneer on both faces.
What can I use instead of wood clamps?
Masking tape is a great option if you're gluing small pieces of wood together. Rip a piece of tape off that's wide enough to cover the joint, and preferably long enough to tape over a nearby side. Apply the glue and press the wood together, than tape it up with masking tape.
What can I use in place of clamps?
There're several excellent substitutes for clamps. They include but are not limited to; Lightweight spring clamps, Caulking guns, Weights, masking tape, superglue, carjack, bungee cords, ratchet straps, rubber bands, Kreg jig, PVC pipes, pipe clamps, windlass, DIY clamps, brad nails.
How do you make a big clamp?
6:488:06Extend the Capacity of Your Clamps - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPut one dowel on either end and use wedges slipped between the dowel and your workpiece to wedgeMorePut one dowel on either end and use wedges slipped between the dowel and your workpiece to wedge everything up and tighten up the joint.
How do you make a big clamp?
6:458:06Extend the Capacity of Your Clamps - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPut one dowel on either end and use wedges slipped between the dowel and your workpiece to wedgeMorePut one dowel on either end and use wedges slipped between the dowel and your workpiece to wedge everything up and tighten up the joint.
What can I use for a clamp?
There're several excellent substitutes for clamps. They include but are not limited to; Lightweight spring clamps, Caulking guns, Weights, masking tape, superglue, carjack, bungee cords, ratchet straps, rubber bands, Kreg jig, PVC pipes, pipe clamps, windlass, DIY clamps, brad nails.
How do you make a spring clamp?
0:192:30Easy & Cheap Homemade Spring Clamps! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI used spray adhesive to stick the patterns to some scraps of 3/4 inch birch veneer plywood. TheMoreI used spray adhesive to stick the patterns to some scraps of 3/4 inch birch veneer plywood. The sort of stuff that you get off the rack at places like Home Depot pine. Plywood will work.
What are the jaws of a vise made of?
The jaws of the vise are made with stacks of individual blocks, glued together. Here, the blocks have been cut to rough size:
How many holes are there in a vise?
Four holes are drilled and these will be used to bolt the vise down to the bench.
What is the donut on a moving jaw?
The plywood donut beside it (photo above) is the keeper that goes on the lead screw inside the moving jaw. I used 1/2″ plywood for that, and it’s the only part that is not solid wood: The handle is a loose fit in the hole that goes through the head. Later, caps will be added to keep the handle from sliding out.
What bit is used for a slot in a sandbox?
The slot in the base is made using a 5/8″ bit and removing the material between the holes:
What is a test fit?
A test fit. The jaws should be matched at this point – same width, same height and meet evenly when pushed together.
Can you glue a vertical jaw?
When the glue dried, I sanded the jaw smooth and to final shape. Where the vertical jaw meets the horizontal is the only significant cross-grain glue joint. Given how narrow the parts are and how well seasoned the wood is, I don’t think this will be a problem. Using plywood would avoid this altogether.
Where are the off cuts from cutting the arc shape in the jaw parts glued?
Mostly for decorative purposes, the off cuts from cutting the arc shape in the jaw parts are glued to the side and base.
What is the adjuster block made of?
A part not detailed on the template sheet is the block for the adjuster. It’s made from 3/4″ plywood and has a 3/8″ nut glued into a counterbore:
Is a steel grip clamp stronger than a wood grip clamp?
Wooden Vise Grip Clamp. Steel is strong. Much stronger than wood, in fact. However, I think it’s interesting to see how well wood can work for tools that are typically made from steel. Usually if you can make the parts big enough that will close that strength gap, somewhat. But then that added size can make the tool too bulky and unusable.
How to make a hinge with clamping board?
Cut two blocks from the base of your clamping board, each being 1.5" wide and 3.5" long. Through the remaining piece, drill a horizontal hole, 1" from the end the size of your 6" bolt. This is the pivot for the hinge.
How to stop a block from cracking?
Now, cut two channels, the size of your blocks, into the mounting base. Apply carpenters glue, then screw them into place. Finally, install your bolt, but don't tighten.
Can you make a vise with only hand tools?
More importantly, it can be created with only hand tools using a minimal amount of resources, meaning this vise can be put together by anybody, regardless of the size of their workshop.
Can you use pegs as a fence?
You have the option of using the pegs themselves as a brace for whatever you're clamping, or inserting a piece of wood to act as a straight edge. You can even create a fence, if you choose, by mounting the dowels into a piece of 2x4". The options are endless.
What is a vise for?
A vise is a great tool for prying open electronic devices, from phone chargers and computer mice, to flash-drives and TV remotes. In only several seconds, you can pry a device that you probably would have never been able to open because of its impossible screws.
What to do before you build Wave?
Before I built WAVE, I would hold big circuit boards in my vise. This would come in handy while trying to unsolder big components such as electrolytic capacitors and relays, but it wasn't really comfortable for soldering components on PCB's.
What to do if playback doesn't begin?
If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Can you use a vise to hold a bandsaw?
I also use my vise for holding The Flat-Pack Bandsaw, but it you can also use it to hold a sander, to help ease the task of sanding small parts.
Can you use a dowel in a vise for soldering?
By clamping a dowel in my vise's jaws, I can use it as a wire dispenser for soldering. As long as your vise is big enough, this can hold any type of spool that you want...
Is time something many people don't have?
Time! Time is something many people don't have.
Can you pry a device that you would have never been able to open?
In only several seconds, you can pry a device that you probably would have never been able to open because of its impossible screws. Why not give it a try?