Handscrew

[Anonymous]

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I am building a bench from plans accquired
on a American Website. I need a 'Handscrew'
to make an inexpensive tail vise, it is available on many American tool websites. Can anyone tell me if/where I can buy one here in the U.K.

 

[Scrit]

They aren't really readily available here in the UK. If you want plans for them you'll find them in Robert Wearings book, "Woodwork Aids and Devices". I believe that the details are also published in a couple of his other books.

If you have one a sash cramp or a bar cramp can also substitute as a tail vice (in te short term)

 

[Anonymous]

Online there's Toolbay or probably cheaper, the websiteless Tilgear on 01707-873434. They don't like taking orders by 'phone, but I'm sure they wouldn't mind you ringing up to ask for a catalogue. Oh, they close for lunch too, I believe! Alternatively you can get them from Dick Fine Tools in Germany. They also have a cheaper alternative which isn't bad. Finally, you might find an old secondhand one if you search enough. But that'd be a last resort I think.

Cheers, Jester

 

[HELEN]

Thanks a lot Guys,you've been most helpful.