Bench Vises

Building with bonsai
November 22, 2024

Joe Scannell collected seedpods from a black locust tree on his honeymoon in 1971.
Simple, solid board jack for any workbench
November 5, 2024

To create a simple board jack, screw a board to the underside of your benchtop, making sure the end of the board is far enough from the vise to allow it to be used normally.
Dovetailed slider holds long work on benchtop
January 3, 2023

This is a great alternative to a wagon vise.
Michael Fortune’s unconventional vises
February 23, 2021

His work is anything but traditional, so it’s no surprise that he also uses unconventional workholding tools.
Workshop Tip: Pivoting vise jaw secures irregular workpieces
July 15, 2020

Double-tapered auxiliary jaw holds odd shapes securely.
Don’t build a new workbench
June 1, 2020

Chris Schwarz demonstrates how to improve any existing bench with a few inexpensive pieces of wood and steel.
Build a Simple and Stout Workbench
October 28, 2019

Designed for student use at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, this easy-to-build, no-nonsense workbench can stand up to lots of use and abuse.
Workbench Helpers: Tips on Holding Work
November 29, 2017

Holdfasts and hand screws make your workbench more versatile.
Installing a Vise
October 28, 2015

A solid workbench is pretty much useless without a solid vise. Watch this video to learn how to mount a cast-iron vise to your workbench.
Restore a Vintage Vise
October 28, 2015

Built to last and easy to refurbish, sturdy old vises are a great bargain

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