This is a "Quick Release Drill Press Vise" that I made entirely out of Red Oak.

 

 

I used 1/4"-20 threaded rod and hex nut. I turned the handle on my drill press. 

 

The handle slides forward and backward freely and can be locked anywhere along the way by turning the handle clockwise. 

 

 

Here's a close up of it setup on my drill press.

 

 

Here's a YouTube of it in acton. 

Cheers!
MrRick

Edited November 29, 2025Nov 29 by MrRick

Forgot to mention this is the quick release mechanism

 

Interesting! Is the quick release slider metal or wood?

13 minutes ago, lew said:

Interesting! Is the quick release slider metal or wood?

 

It's steel flat bar from HD. 1" wide x 1/8" thick. 

Very clever. Nice looking vice. I love the shape of the handle. It looks very comfortable to use.

Thanks Grandpadave52. I made it the old octagonal shape. Made some for chisels too. They won't roll off the bench. You’re right.. it's real comfortable in the hand. 

Edited November 30, 2025Nov 30 by MrRick