Quick Release Vise Build

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Made a quick release vise for my newly made workbench based on Pask Makes' excellent plans.​

A decent workbench must have at least one vise, whereas most woodworkers are known to have multiple vices.

Quick-release vise
Cut out the parts on the bandsaw according to the plans

Quick-release vise
Glued the parts together for the locking mechanism

Quick-release vise
Used a stainless steel nail

Quick-release vise
The locking mechanism goes around a threaded rod

Quick-release vise
The housing for the locking mechanism, which will be screwed to the bottom of my workbench

Quick-release vise
Epoxied in the part where the handle will go

Quick-release vise
The complete vise which is attached to the bottom of the workbench

Quick-release vise
Added some guiding blocks from a plastic chopping board

Quick-release vise
Fun project to do and a must have vise for your workbench

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