How Does A Vise [Vice] tool work?
A vise has two parallel jaws that come together to clamp an object in place. There is a stationary jaw, which does not move and helps provide stability. There is a dynamic jaw which is moved away from or towards the stationary jaw along the length of a lead screw. The lead screw is turned […] Read More
What Is A Vise Tool Used For?
A vise (sometimes spelled vice) is used to hold objects in place so that they may be worked on. It’s pretty straight forward, you don’t want a work piece wiggling around while you are trying to cut it, glue it, sand it, file it, drill it, or otherwise modify it. You also don’t want to […] Read More
What Is A Vise [Vice] Tool?
A vise [vice] is a mechanical tool that is used to hold an object firmly in place so that work may be done on the object. A vise may come in a number of varieties, usually specialized for some purpose such as wood working, machining, blacksmithing, and general shop work. Almost every commercial workshop will […] Read More
What Are The Different Vise (Vice) Dimensions?
A vise is not a complicated tool. You can get by without knowing all the various dimensions and measurements that manufacturers provide when selling a vise. Bolt a vise to a table, put something between the vise jaws, and turn the handle attached to the lead screw. VIOLA, your vise is working as intended. But […] Read More
I Tried The YOST 750-DI Vice – My Review
After deciding that I would rather buy one all-purpose vise rather than multiple specialized vises, I decided to purchase the YOST 750-DI Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Bench & Pipe vise with a Swivel Base as it seemed to be the best built multipurpose vise I could find that was under $250. This is my review. Shipping […] Read More
Gifts For Blacksmiths – Buy Something Thoughtful and Surprising!
Do you want to support the blacksmith in your life by getting them a thoughtful gift, but are not sure what to get them? Then this is the article for you. I will go over great blacksmith gifts for new smiths and experience smiths alike. Beginner smiths are easier to shop for, as it is […] Read More
How To Efficiently Draw Out Steel Like A Blacksmith
Drawing out steel is the act of lengthening and thinning a piece of steel stock. The technique for it is simple once you know it, but drawing out steel the wrong way is a frustrating experience. Learn how to do it the right way below. First heat your stock to a nice bright orange/yellow heat. […] Read More
I Tried The Hell’s Forge Double Burner Propane Forge – My Review
The hell’s forge double burner has a lot of the same benefits as other propane forges. It’s clean, there is no smoke, you can control your temperature more easily than you can other solid fuel forges and they provide a consistent heat. They are easy to set up, and easy to put away once you […] Read More
