Mop Pad Jaws

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Mop Pad Jaws

American Woodworker Editors AW140, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workholding, Workshop Tips

Frustrated with my vise’s inability to hold odd-shaped pieces, I tried many solutions: v-notched face plates, cork, bubble wrap, leather, etc., but to no avail. One day I pulled an old mop out of the trash. I peeled off its …
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Lake Erie Toolworks Moxon Vise Review

Megan Fitzpatrick August 2016 #226, Moxon Vise, Tool Review, Tool Test, Vise

This well-machined workholding device is easy to assemble and is solid. Tool: Moxon Vise Kit Shop Now Manufacturer: Lake Erie Toolworks MSRP: $209 Sure, you can make your own double twin-screw vise, but you don’t have to – …
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A Back-saving Vise Extension

Pop Wood Editors August 2008, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workshop Tips

While sawing dovetails for a jewelry box, I found my back was hurting from hunching over my bench vise. In order to work more comfortably, I built this vise extension that works on the same principle as a leg vise. …
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Ultra-Cheap Face Vise

American Woodworker Editors AW139, Clamping, Clamps, DIY, Face Vise, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Vise, Workshop Tips

For years, I sanded and hand planed panel edges by laying them flat on my workbench. I could never quite squeeze a bench vise into my woodworking budget, so I came up with this fast, inexpensive clamp rail. I recessed …
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