The solution to these scenarios might just be a bench vise, a metal clamping device that bolts to a workbench. Being enthusiastic DIYers, we were excited to test the top bench vises for ourselves ...

A large screw brings the jaws together to hold workpieces firmly in place with (up to) thousands of pounds of clamping force. Most vises have a swiveling base to help position workpieces ...

The external surfaces of the clamp are made with plywood, and the gears are printed with PLA and high infill percentage. [Alexandre] does say that he is not sure durable the gears are, but they ...

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Chances are pretty good that most of us have used a bench vise to do things far beyond its intended use. That’s understandable, as the vise may be the most powerful hand tool in many shops ...