Holding tapered items

[bugbear]

I have mentioned before my "vise on a stick"

http://web.archive.org/web/200901140249 ... vise_stick

I often use it when shaping tool handles, but since these are often irregular, I have to tighten the vise quite firmly to get a grip. Inspired by the Emmert Tilting Jaw, I turned some ash from my firewood pile into a "boat" (also useful when fitting doors!).

I show it here holding a small hatchet handle.

The solution to fixing an item that needs to stay in place, but move in various complex ways is a loop of string around the rails of the vise.

BugBear

 

[AndyT]

That's a good idea!

Thanks.

 

[GLFaria]

Very nice idea, thank you. Would have solved some problems in the past...

G.

 

[MIGNAL]

Similar to these Parrot vice jaws. I made a set and they work very well.

http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Luthier ... tvise.html

 

[John15]

Thanks for that BB - a brilliant idea.

John

 

[J_SAMa]

Thanks, no need for twin screws now

 

[bugbear]

Just to be clear, I'm not claiming I invented this, I'm just promoting it.

It has a really good fabrication effort to benefit ratio.

EDIT;
having used it for an hour this morning, working on a irregular (natural) walking stick, I have discovered an unexpected and pleasing benefit.

Since the taper holds the stick so effectively, I don't need to tighten the vise as much. In practice, this means that moving the item to a new position (which is frequent) is both quicker and easier.

BugBear

 

[wizard]

or get one of these

 

[Dovetaildave]

Wow that's a kool looking vice, I imagine there's also no racking issues either.

Does the centre pivot rise to act as a dog by any chance?
What's on the end of the chain, please don't tell me a anti racking wedge :roll:

 

[Peter Sefton]

Great and simple idea BB, love the look of the swivel one Wizard

Someone sent me the link to this one today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0svjm_j ... e=youtu.be