Woodworking Front Vise. Turn the handle counterclockwise to release and clockwise to re-engage. Although clamps might substitute in some situations, they tend to get in the way, and a vise gives you freedom to do almost any type of work.
Some metal-jaw vises have a huge capacity, but wood-jaw vises. Woodworker's vises are designed to be attached to the underside of the front of a woodworking bench. There are several vise sets online, but I want to build my own one.
The front and back jaws are drilled and tapped or countersunk holes to allow for optional wood facing.
A front vise is great for holding a drawer side upright while you cut the tails of a dovetail joint, or holding a board edge-up horizontally for hand planing, or for any number of other tasks that require a solid hold on the workpiece and.
Think of a bench vise as a tool that's as essential to your success as a hand plane, router, or tablesaw. This sturdy, large capacity front vise is perfectly suited to serve as a primary vise on the front of a work bench or may be installed on the end of a bench, where it can be used as a dog vise. This is a fantastic value for money.