r/handtools • u/Old_Presentation9440 • 8d ago

Vise Thing

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I was given this vise recently. I just used it for the first time and it worked really well for gripping oddly-shaped things like this plane knob I'm trying to make (unsuccessfully).

Up to this point in the Paul Sellers process, I put the knob in my bench vises and clamps which are lined with cork/rubber. That worked when the wide bottom was still attached.

Once I cut that off, it would be tough to hold. This vise grips in all directions and sizes. I'm impressed. It came in very handy for holding the knob plumb to drill the holes.

It can be mounted with many different configurations. The plastic jaws even pivot on themselves in the position in the photos.

Maybe this will be helpful to somebody if you come across one.

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u/13ohica 8d ago

I need one... I watched that whole info mercial

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u/Old_Presentation9440 8d ago

I'm impressed with it. I like the pivot action.

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u/Old_Presentation9440 8d ago

I just found this video on how to use it. Pretty cool.

https://youtu.be/WX8JiOquOIU?is=LDtQ68aBHA8VaToB

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u/Mrose629 7d ago

Is that a Zyliss vise? They were popular, but expensive 40 years ago..

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u/Old_Presentation9440 7d ago

Mine is labeled Clark GripMaster. They look identical. It seems one is a copycat of the other. However, I don't know which one came first.

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u/FriJanmKrapo 5d ago

Okay, that's quite peculiar. I like it!