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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Brian Jordan on March 05, 2015, 02:02:19 AM

Title: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: Brian Jordan on March 05, 2015, 02:02:19 AM

I ordered this vise from woodcraft and it is on back order.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/142768/WoodRiver-Patternmaker%27s-or-Gunstock-Carving-Vise.aspx

  I know a few of you have these vises. Can you tell me the dimension from your bench, to the top of the vise jaws? And how tall are the vise jaws?

I am working on the supports to hold the rifle on either side of the vise and these dimensions will help greatly!

Thanks
Brian

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: smart dog on March 05, 2015, 03:16:10 AM

Hi Brian,
The tops of the jaws are 10" above the bench and the jaws are 2 5/8" tall.  Of course, you can cut and make any jaw dimensions you want from a good hardwood.

dave

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: Brian Jordan on March 05, 2015, 03:57:39 AM

Thanks a bunch Dave!! That is what I needed!!

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: Nate McKenzie on March 05, 2015, 04:40:06 AM

This is one of the most useful tools that I have.

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: Kermit on March 05, 2015, 06:57:09 PM

I have one and use it almost constantly. I sometimes wish I had two.

When it gets to you, take the wood jaws off and trace several sets onto scrap hardwood (I used cherry and maple), cut and sand. I used my bandsaw and a disk sander. Then glue some heavy hard leather such as skirting onto one face. I made about 10-12 sets when I got mine and still have more than half of them. It's nice to have fresh ones then needed.

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: mab7 on March 05, 2015, 07:04:38 PM

Quote from: Kermit on March 05, 2015, 06:57:09 PM

I have one and use it almost constantly. I sometimes wish I had two.

When it gets to you, take the wood jaws off and trace several sets onto scrap hardwood (I used cherry and maple), cut and sand. I used my bandsaw and a disk sander. Then glue some heavy hard leather such as skirting onto one face. I made about 10-12 sets when I got mine and still have more than half of them. It's nice to have fresh ones then needed.

I use water buffalo hide just for that purpose.
That stuff is almost bullet proof and a small piece lasts forever!

Title: Re: Need a dimension on a vise...please!!
Post by: Brian Jordan on March 05, 2015, 08:22:50 PM

Thanks guys! I had planned to do just that.  I have some 10-12oz. Leather set aside for this vise.