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What are the different types of multi-purpose vise?

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 James

Before we begin, I should start by saying the “multi-purpose” is not some strict standard. It’s just an advertising label some manufacturers stick on vises that have an extra set of jaws or features. With that in mind, I will go over some of the different types of multi-purpose vises (sometimes spelled vice) below: What […] Read More

What is a Multi-Purpose vise?

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 James

A multi-purpose vise (sometimes spelled vice), is a vise with additional functionality over a traditional vise. The most common multi-purpose vise is a vise that has both a set of parallel block jaws, and pipe jaws. The most popular models of multi-purpose vises will also have a swivel base. These vises are also referred to […] Read More

What Is A Cross Slide Vise?

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 James

A cross slide vise is a vise with a three lead screws. One lead screw is used to open and close the vise jaws. The second lead screw moves both vise jaws along the x axis (left to right). Third lead screw moves both vise jaws along the y axis (up and down). A cross […] Read More

How to use an engineer’s vise

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 James

It’s pretty easy to use an engineer’s vise (sometimes spelled vice). I’ll go through how to use in the paragraphs below: Mounting your vise The first step to using your vise is to mount it. I usually recommend mounting your vise on the corner of your table, as this gives you more room to work. […] Read More