Most people that thinker in the garage are well aware that a vise can be a great benefit when added to your workbench whether you work on vehicles, wood projects, metalwork, or any other type of fabrication. Wilton offers a … Continued
When it comes to bench vises, perhaps the biggest limitation is that they are decidedly not portable. In many cases, they weigh well in excess of 50 pounds and are permanently bolted to a work surface, such as a table … Continued
When it comes to ensuring the accuracy of your drilled features in your machined parts, a good drill press vise is an absolute necessity. Many machinists spend hours, days, or even weeks researching to find the perfect vise for their … Continued
When it comes to precision machining, you without a doubt need a precise and accurate vise. In the real world, this translates to a vise whose jaw faces are parallel and square. Without these traits, you will inevitably be limited … Continued
There are literally thousands of uses for a woodworking vise when doing hobbyist woodwork. From compressing two planed pieces of wood together as you laminate them to holding a block of wood steady as you chisel, a woodworking vise is … Continued
When it comes to tools, Irwin is a very well known name. They make everything from hand tools to power tools and chances are that if you are even a modest handyperson, you probably own at least a couple tools … Continued
One of the most common machine tools in the world today is the drill press. It is a tool found everywhere from professional machine shops to home garages to backyard sheds. While they range significantly in cost, power, size, precision, … Continued
A woodworking vise is like having an extra set of hands. Whether you are routing, sanding, gluing, clamping or finishing, a vise is a tool that every serious woodworker needs in his or her shop. However, just like any other … Continued
When using a bench vise, there are a couple very common problems that users run into. The first and most common complaint is that the hardened steel jaws on the vise easily damage the work piece. The second most common … Continued
A bench vise can be one of the MVPs of the garage or shop. It is easy to forget how important they are, until you need one and don’t have one. Some tasks are just near impossible to complete without … Continued