I was able to complete a project this past week.  I have a need for a Moxon vise.  I do not have an adequate woodworker’s bench for handwork, but I have a nice assembly table which this vise will easily mounted to. 

 

My version allows me to use dovetail clamps and the vise at the same time.  I hope this will aid me in making my dovetails and clean-up on my tenons.  Each clamp has the capability to apply 695 lbs.  More than what will be needed.  Major structure is 1-1/2” hard maple and cherry assembled with GRK trim screws.  I used lumber left over from past projects.  The jaw is lined with a cork material to help protect my project piece.  Capacity is ~ 19” between inner screws.  Hardware was purchased from Taylor Toolworks.

Thanks for looking and be safe.

Danl

 

Nice!  I got a couple of those MatchFit clamps a year or so ago and keep finding clever uses for them.

That style of vice sure beats the heck out of the standard bench vice 

Beautiful piece of work. I have always wondered with a moxon does the height that it raises the workpiece cause undue stress to the worker?

Nice work Dan’l.

Nicely done Dan. Are you planning to put a finish or wax on it or leave natural?

Clever design, well done!

Not a Moxon but, it does the job. 

12 hours ago, Gerald said:

Beautiful piece of work. I have always wondered with a moxon does the height that it raises the workpiece cause undue stress to the worker?

Thanks.  I believe the intent is to build the vise so that it is at a comfortable height.  I wanted a height that I could stand and sit, on my shop stool, while using it.  Time will tell.   Danl