Workbench Leg Vise
- Step 1: Preparing for the Linear Bearing. I got a bit of a head-start on the vise installation while I was still working...
- Step 2: Installing the Linear Bearing. Next, I double checked that the linear bearing was perpendicular to the front...
- Step 3: Mounting the Vise Screw Collar. For this leg vise, I decided to go with a Yost 18" Vise Screw. It's...
Which side of the bench should I mount the leg vise?
One thing to consider before getting started is which side of the bench to mount the leg vise. Since I'm (mostly) right-handed, I'll be mounting the vise to the front-left leg to make edge planing easier, but if you're left-handed you may want to consider mounting it to the front-right leg.
How do you Mount the vise-screw to the rear leg?
I mounted the vise-screw's collar to the rear of the leg using four 3" #14 screws. To center the collar opening with the hole in the leg, I mostly just eye-balled it from above while making a few marks at the extents. The goal is to end up with the screw centered in the hole in the leg so that there is no rubbing as it turns.
How do I know what size of vise to get?
The most noticeable is the length of the leg. The screws and handles step up in size every forth size increase so a 45 lb. and 55 lb. vise will both have the same length handle. The height of most these vices from the top of the jaws to the flange on the leg is 39" (990 mm), +/- 1" (25mm).
What is a blacksmith leg vise?
The blacksmith leg vise or "solid box vise" is one of the most important tools in the blacksmiths shop. It firmly holds hot iron while it is hammered, chiseled or twisted. These are the only vise that is designed to take this kind of use day in and day out.
How do you mount a blacksmith leg vice?
0:0310:17Blacksmith Leg Vise Stand - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe vise will screw down and then we have this space for either just like a workbench. Or. I mayMoreThe vise will screw down and then we have this space for either just like a workbench. Or. I may just put the Forge on here.
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 mount a pole vice?
0:437:06Blacksmith Post-Vice Mount - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipEither in a concrete or in this case a piece of metal tubing. This was a very common device youMoreEither in a concrete or in this case a piece of metal tubing. This was a very common device you would see in a blacksmith shop these were used before your typical bench vise became popular.
How do you use Post leg vise?
0:083:36Post Leg Vice Walk Around // My Blacksmith Vice and ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd I'm going to show you everything that's about my vise how I set it up and how its handy thanksMoreAnd I'm going to show you everything that's about my vise how I set it up and how its handy thanks for watching. Okay everyone here is my leg vise that I use on a daily basis.
How do you make a vise stand?
1:108:06How to Make a Vise Stand From Scrap Metal - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI'm just getting some rough locations. So when i go to weld it'll be easier to. Align i think i cutMoreI'm just getting some rough locations. So when i go to weld it'll be easier to. Align i think i cut this post to make the top of vice finish out at 36 inches i did this to match my other extra hand.
How does a post vise work?
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. Hot iron is secured in the vise and then shaped as needed by hammer blows.
How does a blacksmith leg vise work?
0:3710:04Vises for the blacksmith shop - tool of the day - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLike it does in a modern machinists vise the jaws are actually loose. And it's just a spring thatMoreLike it does in a modern machinists vise the jaws are actually loose. And it's just a spring that the heat makes it feel tight. But the jaw can move and wiggle a little bit. Because all of the weight.
How do you use a blacksmith vice?
0:537:17HOW TO MOUNT A BLACKSMITH'S LEG VICE - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd it has this leg of course that extends all the way to the ground allowing us to transfer. LyraMoreAnd it has this leg of course that extends all the way to the ground allowing us to transfer. Lyra to transfer all the energy of the blow. Into the ground rather than into the cast frame.
How do you make a wooden vise stand?
The biggest advantage to the leg vise is the deep throat of the vise. The throat is the distance from the top of the bench to the screw. The large throat allows wide boards to be secured so the edges may be worked. Very long boards can be secured if a board jack is used to support the un-clamped end.May 5, 2017Leg Vise - Hovarter Custom Vicehttps://hovartercustomvise.com › leg-visehttps://hovartercustomvise.com › leg-viseSearch for: What is the benefit of a leg vise?
How do you make an anvil stand?
Leg Vices were traditionally made from Wrought Iron and are still Forged in steel.May 16, 2018Leg Vice - DT Onlinehttp://wiki.dtonline.org › index.php › Leg_Vicehttp://wiki.dtonline.org › index.php › Leg_ViceSearch for: What is a leg vice made of?
What is leg vice?
A vise with a metal “leg” that extended downward and mounted against a bench leg. Such vises were much better than machinists' vises for holding large bars to be bent.definition of Blacksmith vise by The Free Dictionaryhttps://www.thefreedictionary.com › Blacksmith+visehttps://www.thefreedictionary.com › Blacksmith+viseSearch for: What is a vise in blacksmithing?
How does an anvil work?
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.
Which side of the bench to mount a leg vise?
Since I'm (mostly) right-handed, I'll be mounting the vise to the front-left leg to make edge planing easier, but if you're left-handed you may want to consider mounting it to the front-right leg.
What is a vise?
A vise (American English i.e. not really English at all) or vice (English) is a mechanical apparatus used to secure an object to allow work to be performed on it . Vices have two ...
What size bearing do I use for a 30mm shaft?
Great job. I use 30mm shafts and I use a LM30UU bearing. It is a cylinder with a 45mm (1.77") outer diameter. I drill a 1.75" hole in the leg and use a mallet to press in the bearing. (It is a 22 thou compression.) These bearing are then than $10 on Ebay.
How to recess a linear bearing?
To recess the linear bearing, I started by drilling a larger, shallow hole in the leg a few inches up from the bottom on the front face of the leg. At the center of that hole, I drilled another one that was just slightly larger than the bearing's cylinder so that there would be a small amount of wiggle room to make mounting it perpendicular to the leg face a bit easier.
How to keep a rod perpendicular to the leg?
The solution was to simply use a piece of wood as a guide to help keep the rod perpendicular to the leg face. To do this, I removed the shelf and since I'd already glued the inner stretcher in place, I drilled a couple of holes through it and then attached the guide with screws to the outer stretcher.
Can you clamp a linear bearing?
With both of these changes, it's now possible to apply a large amount of clamping pressure to a work-piece without fear of damaging the linear bearing. So far I've been really happy with the way it turned out and how well it works. Next up will be a sliding dead-man which should make it even more useful!
DClaville
Hello all Im building a leg vise stand for a big 6inch jaw vise i have I have been thinking of how to mount it, and have a question, does the leg need to be free standing from the post (in my case heavy rectangular tubing) ? or would I be fine bolting the leg of the vise into the post? or would that harm the function of the leg to transfer vibration downwards the reason why I would like to bolt it into the side of the post is to not have the normal mounting bracket that bolts down on top of the post as I would like as much space as possible there for a small table will get some photos uploaded later as we all like photos right Cheers Daniel..
CurlyGeorge
Daniel, I have seen vices on this site that are secured to the "leg" of the stand. I have my vices setting on a base, so as to be able to better support (in my opinion) the downward force of hammering on something in the vice. I think that if you secure it back, and support it under the foot, that you should be OK.
