Bench/Drill Vise 555994

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:34 pm

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... onvise.htm
Does anyone have feedback on one of these vises?
After dropping my Bench Plane I'm ready to do something about my vice(less) situation.
I can't afford to get a workbench with dogs to hold my work, and I am going to need something to hold pieces for doweling on the work table also.
Thanks in advance
Pinkie

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:50 pm

I wood like to hear from owners too. So many vises to choose from.............

There have been other threads on vises. I haven't seen one that I don't like really...........

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:56 pm

This one seems so versatile for our set up with the Mark V.
I also have an old work table/bench/cabinet from the house's previous owner with a plywood top and this would work on that too.
I am wondering if it is "heavy" enough for light use with a hand plane.

Bruce · Post by **Bruce** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:16 am

Here is a patternmaker's vise that has good reviews. It is more expensive but will outlast you according to the reviews.

curiousgeorge · Post by **curiousgeorge** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:10 am

Hey Pinkie,
A lot of people don't like Harbor Freight but you might want to check out their solid oak work bench. It's only $179.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=93454

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:59 am

Bruce wrote:Here is a patternmaker's vise that has good reviews. It is more expensive but will outlast you according to the reviews.

Like I said; so many vises to choose from...........and I haven't seen one that I don't like!

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:01 am

curiousgeorge wrote:Hey Pinkie,
A lot of people don't like Harbor Freight but you might want to check out their solid oak work bench. It's only $179.99

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93454

Hi George,
It isn't that I don't like Harbor Freight, I don't like to purchase items that are made in China! Where is this bench made? It does not say on the web page that you link to.

curiousgeorge · Post by **curiousgeorge** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:20 am

Tim,
I'm sure it's made in China. Sorry.

brown_hawk · Post by **brown_hawk** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:53 am

pinkiewerewolf wrote:This one seems so versatile for our set up with the Mark V.
I also have an old work table/bench/cabinet from the house's previous owner with a plywood top and this would work on that too.
I am wondering if it is "heavy" enough for light use with a hand plane.

If the ply on that table is in good condition, get some bench dogs from Rockler or elsewhere, and drill holes in the top to hold the dogs. If needed, store some tools underneath to add weight. An old countertop could also be screwed onto the old table. I've had one like that for years.

An old plane jig is just a board with a quarter of half inch lip on one end and a three or four inch board on the other end bottom to catch the edge of the table. For edge planing, clamping to the side of the table legs might work, or screw an apron to the front so that you can clamp to it.

Hawk

pinkiewerewolf · Post by **pinkiewerewolf** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:36 am

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!
I think I'll order the vise from Shopsmith and use a jig like Hawk advised in the interum.
Once the vise is here I'll let y'all know how it works.
The bords I'm hand planing are large and awkward, but the same width so a jig might be the best solution for this problem anyway.