September 2023 - Page 3 of 3 - www.woodhappiness.com

Even if your woodworking bench will have many of the vices you'll need to start your woodworking projects , eventually you'll need to purchase some extra vices , to complete your tools "armory" . Remember in HERE the primary post , concerning the carpentry vices . My strong suggestion is to try to combine some not so expensive vices but very nice ones , with a one or a couple of more expensive ones , in order to make a woodwokring tools "armory" , that will last forever . So let's begin my not so expensive( but very good choices ) suggestions and some more expensive ones : The Yost Vises LV-4 Homeowner's Vise | 4.5 Inch Jaw Width with a 3 Inch Jaw Opening . This cat iron - steel combination vice , is a well manufactured tool , it's not expensive for what it gives and its general quality and you can see more on Amazon in here . It's very easy to assemble it n any surface you like and it's very steady and it'll assist you even if you're creating small jobs or bigger ones . It's not a top heavy-duty , but it can accomplish many tough jobs more than good . It's not only for house use and stuff like that . It has a strong grab , the quality of the screw movement is above average and you'll be surpized of how smooth it is . Use a little good quality grease to the moving parts and you'll have this for ever . For its price( around the 30$) , it has a general quality way above what you'll expect maybe . The Wilton WS8 Shop Bench Vise, 8" Jaw Width, 8" Max Jaw Opening . ( heavy "beast" ) This Wilton , ductile iron and cast iron 8" vice has a 30.000 pounds tightening strength and its sturdiness , strength and craftmanship , is from "another planet" . This is a totally "beast" vice and you can check its price on Amazon in here . It doesn't only have the looks of a vice "beast" , it is one and i cannot hide my enthusiasm in here . You should have a very steady surface to attach it and use good quality's bolts for this heavy-duty "beast" . Use it , abuse it , do whatever you like this vice will be your legacy to your kids and your kid's kids . It's maybe a "wild beast" but it runs smoothy and obeys whatever job you'll put it . Yes it isn't cheap , but if you can have only one , THIS IS the vice you need . The Yost Vises Rapid Action Woodworking Vise| 7 Inch Jaw Width . This 7" heavy-duty , 30.000psi cast iron vise is a very fine quick release and adjustment vice for your wood bench and you can check more on Amazon in here . These type of vices is a "must" for every carpenter's bench , because they have the big advantage of the bigger jaw width , than the classical bench vices . This Yost has a jaw width of 7" and 8" of opening and this gives bigger comfort to hold more steady smaller or kind of different size wood pieces in order to work with them . Marking , planing , sanding , cutting , measuring , drilling , etc , "difficult" sized wood , with zero damage to the wood( jaws alignment is perfect) , becomes way more easy for every one . It's very well made having the known Yost quality and durability , it'll lasts for ever and it moves very smoothly . Of course , never catch your wood directly to the metalic jaws . Put 2 pieces of wood as a "shield", as a jaw covering . This applies to all vices , clamps , etc. The Sjöbergs Smart Workstation Pro Vise Top & Jaw Cushions . This professional vice is made from solid European beech wood , is giving you the ability to be a woodworker anywhere you are , with the most of efficiency , safety and comfort . See more of this on Amazon here ., Yes , it's kind of expensive ( 300$ ) , but it's very versatile and helpful . Of course the biggest advantage of this vice it's its portability ( that's why it's called smart i suppose ) , but not only that . It's very well made and solid and you won't have to worry that it may bent , crack , or whatever if you attach it to a "difficult" surface to woodwork . It has a satisfying size to give you comfort to work with many wood sizes ( 15"x3.5"x25.4") , its' easy to assemble ( use some soap to screw easier the screws . See a helpful post explaining ) and it has the appropriate weight for stability . It's amazing for small-medium size woodworking projects , for wood carving , miniature carving-modeling is just perfect and the general quality is very-very-very nice . Of course don't forget that all this isn't metalic , but wooden , so it needs a little more care when you act with it . Having one or all the previous vice types , i think you'll have all the vices machinery , you need for your carpentry , in order to work with tiny or very large woodworking projects and ideas . If you like a complete list of all the vices you can get out there go in here and check more . Keep woodworking and of course enjoy the process-magnificent way of life .