Twin Bench Vise

[Gunny]

How often have I seen Steven Newman post a pick and he has something in his vise.  Man that looks so useful verses a mechanics vise on top of a bench.  Problem, where do I put it, and you know two would be better with my bad wrist and arm.  Now I know this may not be the best placement but this is what was available.  I work with what I have, not what I wish for.  In theory anyway.

 

Used the original holes for a extra extension on the saw,  7/6" machine bolts 2 1/2 inches long, used all 3 holes.  Took some old maple I had and glued together then drilled the holes and dry fitting everything.  Worked well.  To mount the vises I used 1/4 SS machine screws.  Had to cut them down from the original 2 1/2 inches to fit.  The inserts for each side are also maple that I put some urethane on to keep from gluing anything I shouldn't to them.  Again this is theory, time will tell.

 

The entire TS has Formica whenever there is no cast iron.  Kept that theme up and had just enough left over to use for this project.  Just keeps it easier to clean up.

 

Already thinking about adding one on the other side.

 

Irwin clamps were on sale for $20 at Lowe's.  One box was open the saleswoman tells me stuff is missing and marked it down to $5.  Later when I got home I discovered the cashier didn't even ring it up.  Made out like a bandit!  Maybe not the greatest clamps in the world but will do.  

 

Enjoy and be inspired.

 

 

[Gene Howe]

Great idea. Great price, too. Good onya.

[Gerald]

Now to put some leather inside to make the grip better and ease the wood maring.

[Gunny]

1 hour ago, Gerald said:

Now to put some leather inside to make the grip better and ease the wood maring.

Hadn't thought of that.  Thanks, have to look through my collection and see what I have.

[HandyDan]

That's a great idea.  I have a thick piece of leather here somewhere and never thought to use it for the jaws.  Going to hunt it down and put it to use.

[Grandpadave52]

Awesome job WbbN. Your mind to maximize your work never rests does it?

Great idea to pair them up. If your extension table will allow it, add some dog holes for extra versatility.

Good deal on the purchase too. Thanks for sharing.

[Gunny]

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

If your extension table will allow it,

Would love to but my extension table is the solid cast iron tops of both Delta saws.  Take a look. First pic is opposite side of clamps. Just behind fence are the new clamps as in picture 2.  The extensions are deceiving, they hide a drawer under the saw motors that collects the dust.   So the tops have to be removed for any work as well as anytime I cut above 40 degree angle.  The motor extends above the line of the table at 45 degrees.  A common issue with contractor saws but hey we work with what we have.  

 

[Grandpadave52]

1 hour ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Take a look. First pic is opposite side of clamps. Just behind fence are the new clamps as in picture 2.  The extensions are deceiving, they hide a drawer under the saw motors that collects the dust.

Gotcha'...well they still will be an added benefit as stands, plus you've got the TS of TS's so minor trade-off.

[Stick486]

6 hours ago, HandyDan said:

That's a great idea.  I have a thick piece of leather here somewhere and never thought to use it for the jaws.  Going to hunt it down and put it to use.

put it on w/ rubber cement...

no issue to replace it...

[schnewj]

8 hours ago, Stick486 said:

put it on w/ rubber cement...

no issue to replace it...

"Irwin clamps were on sale for $20 at Lowe's.  One box was open the saleswoman tells me stuff is missing and marked it down to $5.  Later when I got home I discovered the cashier didn't even ring it up.  Made out like a bandit!  Maybe not the greatest clamps in the world but will do." 

 

So, are you going to go back to the store and offer to pay for it? It was already marked down 75%, don't tell me that you can't afford $5

[Gerald]

15 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Would love to but my extension table is the solid cast iron tops of both Delta saws.  Take a look. First pic is opposite side of clamps.   

By the way lets call them bench vises instead of clamps. Clamps are portable and most bench vises are not

[Gunny]

12 hours ago, schnewj said:

So, are you going to go back to the store and offer to pay for it? It was already marked down 75%, don't tell me that you can't afford $5

I pointed this out this evening when I went to get a few more items.  They were as interested in doing anything about it as I am having a circumcision with a chainsaw.  Told me have a nice day.