knife vise

[BCROB]

came across this the other day and thought it would make good vise.....


so with a little customizing , this is where I'm at with it just need some wood for the wedge and a quick sand and paint job....

[Ray Rogers]

Be interesting to see how that ends up ...

[timekeeper]

Nice job on the "use what you have"

[ckluftinger]

I would weld a t-handle onto the bolt head so you can manipulate it without having to get out a wrench each time...
I'm just naturally lazy, I guess - oh, wait a minute, that's called "efficient"...

[combs6136]

Now, lets see the finished project.............carl.........ps. i used square tubing instead and hocky pucks for pads..........but, yours is better looking.............

[BCROB]

Originally Posted by ckluftinger

I would weld a t-handle onto the bolt head so you can manipulate it without having to get out a wrench each time...
I'm just naturally lazy, I guess - oh, wait a minute, that's called "efficient"...

we think alike Chris, I was thinking that last night actually

[BCROB]

here's a couple pics , not mounted on the bench yet but you get the idea , works really good , very happy with it , I'll be using it mainly for finishing and sanding handles , blades I'll still do on a flat hard surface

[Ray Rogers]

Simple, effective, and sturdy! What more could you ask for?

[combs6136]

That is very pro. looking...........Makes you want to clean yours up and put a coat of paint on it.....carl

[metal99]

Wow man that's awesome! And nice flat grind!

[cbsmith111]

Okay, now I get it. I guess I've never seen this type of vise. I didn't understand how that was going to work, but now it makes sense.

[BCROB]

Originally Posted by cbsmith111

Okay, now I get it. I guess I've never seen this type of vise. I didn't understand how that was going to work, but now it makes sense.

its more for sanding the handles if you can picture that. Unfortunately I didn't have a knife at that stage when I took the pictures but after last night I have 2 more with handles ready for the next stage........the vise !!

I have some material left over , going to throw together a swivel base model as well

[ckluftinger]

Looks good! Definitely sturdy, it would seem. That's the only problem with one of mine; there is a bit of play in the "joints" which is not an absolutley fatal flaw, but it's a bit annoying. So, be careful when you introduce the swivel base. It may take away some of the sturdyness (is there such a word??)

[BCROB]

Originally Posted by ckluftinger

Looks good! Definitely sturdy, it would seem. That's the only problem with one of mine; there is a bit of play in the "joints" which is not an absolutley fatal flaw, but it's a bit annoying. So, be careful when you introduce the swivel base. It may take away some of the sturdyness (is there such a word??)

good point Chris , I'll keep that in mind , I'll make sure the swivel is goodentight !!
is that a word ?

[Ray Rogers]

Goodentight? Ya, sure, youbetcha! If it's goodentight the it won't move ven you start with the fingerpoken und mittengraben ...