Absolutely excellent! Perhaps the best and most concise description of how to install a face vice, of any site on You Tube The diagrams, complete with your precision measurements, are an absolute treasure. I'm much indebted to you. This video saved me so much time and removed all the little doubts and uncertainties. So fortunate for me that this was exactly the same model of vice I had bought! But I believe your instructions would be applicable to many other makes and models. Your description/measurements were easy to modify, to account for the minor differences in my bench dimensions. You are to be applauded for your work. May you produce many more videos. Obviously I instantly subscribed. Thanks again.
You put my very thoughts into words. I couldn't agree more. What a joy to land on such a clear and concise video; no fuss or mucking about. Just simple, clear facts. I wish you much joy in your woodworking projects. Greetings from France
Thank you Steven for this very clear and concise video. The gentleman below, Mike Pearson, put my very thoughts into words. Your video will be of great help to many. I have my old bench that I bought years ago. It has a Record 53 1/2 vise- extra large opening, but I'm still thinking of fixing one like yours- which I believe is German.. The Sjøberg Swedish vise is meant to be excellent too. If one could afford it, both the German Ulmia and the Swedish Sjøberg are dream machines to use, but there is still merit to making your own bench. You have full marks from me. Your video is highly commendable. Best greetings from France. Ralph
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 My order of similar bench vice just arrived today. Can I ask a question： how did you calculate the distance from the base plate to the spacer -block so that the base plate connecting to the spacer block exactly?
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Nicely done Mr. Steve. You are very precise and your explanations accurate and to the point. Good job on the diagrams as well. Thanks a million sir. Shawn Spencer
Great video full of very insightful procedures explained clearly. Thank you for putting this together. I tried using the dimensions with a vise I bought from Grizzly. The vise looks identical to the one used in the video. However it seems like some dimensions are slightly off.
Lovely stuff, I’m considering adding more dog holes along the whole width of the bench as to give a much wider clamping range. More holes always seem useful!
Great video. Thank You for providing the level of detail and measurements. This is very helpful depending on the level of the viewer and their need for information. Most of us don’t want to make things twice or to try to correct a mistake on a project like this. Your level of planning is useful, in fact necessary if you want to prevent mistakes.
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Steven, okay. Where are you from? You have great English. But, I noticed a ‘twang’ of...I like that the vice allows the full length of the bench to be used so that timber is held flat against it. I did the same but used a single Veritas screw, with two timber “runners” unlike the two steel round runners on your vice. What projects/work do you undertake? Take care. John
@@johnpayne6196 Hi John, your single vise setup sounds interesting, does it work well with the timber runners? My English is quite horrible, I'm from Belgium so it's a mix of different accents picked up from the television... Most of the time I'm working/fixing things on the house, other then that I make small objects, cabinets... Cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Okay, in Belgium. I have been to Blankenburg, via Ostend. Spelling? Yes, the two runners are reasonable. I have to pack out using a spacer the same thickness as the timber being worked. I cut in two mortices in the vice chops, and into the face where your two round rods fit. The timber guides are redwood PSE (planed square edge). I might change them over to Brazilian mahogany. The vice chop is Brazilian mahogany (BM). The BM is from an external door I had taken off my house and salvaged the stiles, and rails. Substantial timber the stiles being 46 mm x 95 mm. The bottom and middle rails being 225 mm x 46 mm. I have retired (I was an economics lecturer in my pre retirement years; before that a carpenter and joiner as a 5 year apprentice) now. But, make furniture, doors, sash boxes etc in my newly created spare time. Take care.
@@johnpayne6196 Thanks for the additional info John, great you could re-use some wood for the vise. Sounds like it is well made 👍. Good to read you've retired, that's usually a great time to (re)start woodworking and make some time for your own projects. Wish you the best, Steven
Steven I am just waiting for the sparky to come and do the electrics to my new shed THANKYOU for this video it will surely help when I get to the vice. PS I have just subscribed.....Barry.....
Hi Steven, really a great instructional video if I ever saw one. I am planning to buy just the same vise for my workbench. But I am struggeling with the measurements. Is it possible that you make a (print) template for the drill holes I wonder? That should make things considerably easier on my part.
Great job man, and a very interesting tool for making all kind of things in an easy way. The precision with wich you made and installed the bench screw is fantastic. But we know you that way ! success
What an amazing video! Thank you so much for such a detailed, yet concise tutorial. This has been so helpful to my build. Of course, I’ve just liked and subscribed :-)
Without a doubt the best instruction of how to installing a front vise. I’m waiting the delivery of a similar vise (7”) to install on a bench that I will begin to build. I'd like to ask your opinion about, advantages or inconveniences of aligning the front jaw with the corner of the bench. Thank you. Best regards.
Hi Paulo, when it's installed at the corner you can easily do a cut-off with a (hand)saw on the piece you're working on (The saw is then moving at the left or right of the bench). A vice in the middle will be 'in the way' when you're not using it. A vice can be put in the middle when you're using it fulltime and it's your main-tool, like someone who only does sculpting work. It's best to think about how you will use the vice in the future and then place it in a way it works best for your needs. Cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Thank you very much for the quick and enlightened reply. So, since I'm right, I'm going to put it on the left. However, I'm thinking of lining up the front jaw with the leg and the corner of the bench instead of yours installation that got slightly swerved to the right. I'll be doing well. thanks once again. Cheers
Yes in general it's put on the left when you're righthanded (this improves handplaning etc). If you have enough space to align the vice with the corner that's even better indeed. Goodluck with the project.
Hi, you can mount it directly to the top, but then the 'clamping height' will be less high. For this vise it was recommend to have 65mm (B) between the top and horizontal guides, so I added the spacer to lower the vise. Thanks & Cheers
Thanks for this video, which I used to install my vice. I’m now looking to install some bench dogs - which ones did you use, please as they look good quality but not too long, which I need for my bench top, which is 40mm thick solid oak. Thanks
Thanks John, I found them on 'Banggood', search for something like "Drillpro quick release bench dogs". Cheers! nl-m.banggood.com/Drillpro-Quick-Release-Bench-Dogs-Stainless-Steel-Workbench-Peg-Brake-Stops-Clamp-Dogs-Clamp-Stop-Woodworking-Tool-p-1718882.html?akmClientCountry=BE
Hi Colin, I regularly put a large (scrap) piece of OSB on top when doing more heavy duty stuff. Most of my saw-work is done on saw horses. Before adding the vise I added a fresh coat of varnish with a roller. But in most cases I'm using a piece of OSB which keeps the top in great shape.
A 3" thick top is no problem, in that case I would not use a spacer, just screw it under the table. If you really want it higher you can always use a router to take away some material on the underside of your table. Cheers
Hi, most of the products came from the local hardware store, the bench dogs can be found on Banggood : nl.banggood.com/Drillpro-Quick-Release-Bench-Dogs-Stainless-Steel-Workbench-Peg-Brake-Stops-Clamp-Dogs-Clamp-Stop-Woodworking-Tool-p-1718882.html?gmcCountry=BE¤cy=EUR&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=3583&ad_id=381659571753&gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQltq5baS0apS_Q2YxVOuCbN5miTHW3oafHRZgMIZHKN3-rqsCjvuFRoCdq0QAvD_BwE
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Absolutely excellent!
Perhaps the best and most concise description of how to install a face vice, of any site on You Tube
The diagrams, complete with your precision measurements, are an absolute treasure.
I'm much indebted to you.
This video saved me so much time and removed all the little doubts and uncertainties.
So fortunate for me that this was exactly the same model of vice I had bought!
But I believe your instructions would be applicable to many other makes and models.
Your description/measurements were easy to modify, to account for the minor differences in my bench dimensions.
You are to be applauded for your work. May you produce many more videos.
Obviously I instantly subscribed.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the amazing comment Mike! I hope it helps a few people with their project. Have a nice day!
You put my very thoughts into words. I couldn't agree more.
What a joy to land on such a clear and concise video; no fuss or mucking about. Just simple, clear facts.
I wish you much joy in your woodworking projects.
Greetings from France
Exactly my same thoughts. well said. I have been searching around for hours and this is exactly what I was looking forwards. THANK YOU
I've watched several of these videos now prepping for my install. This is by far the best one.
Thank you 👍 means a lot, cheers
Wholeheartedly agree 😃
Just starting back into woodworking after 40 years & this was a great help in envisaging how to fit my vice.
Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, great to hear you're restarting 👍 cheers
Nicely done, adding a single screw veritas to my bench, thanks for the great instructable!
Very cllear, easy to follow......thank you, merci, danke!
That's a very handy video for me. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thank you Steven for this very clear and concise video. The gentleman below, Mike Pearson, put my very thoughts into words.
Your video will be of great help to many. I have my old bench that I bought years ago. It has a Record 53 1/2 vise- extra large opening, but I'm still thinking of fixing one like yours- which I believe is German.. The Sjøberg Swedish vise is meant to be excellent too. If one could afford it, both the German Ulmia and the Swedish Sjøberg are dream machines to use, but there is still merit to making your own bench.
You have full marks from me. Your video is highly commendable.
Best greetings from France.
Ralph
Thanks Ralph for the kind words, I'm glad you like the video and found it helpful. Wish you the best, have a nice day 👍
After watching many bench face vice installation videos I think that yours was the best. Nice clean work. Well done.
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 Glad you found the video useful, cheers
I must give you a thump up for your detailed and accurate demonstration on how this vice is installed, excellent job...
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 My order of similar bench vice just arrived today. Can I ask a question： how did you calculate the distance from the base plate to the spacer -block so that the base plate connecting to the spacer block exactly?
Sorry I got your detailed digram of your plan. Thanks
Ok goodluck with the installation 👍
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Does it work to use your exact diagram measurements for installing my new vise on my workbench?
Excellent presentation and description. The sound effects work nicely too. Thanks for showing us your work!
I purchased two of same vices for my workbench and your video was of extreme value……… Thank you
I'm happy to read that Black Horse, thanks for the feedback 👍
I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
Nicely done Mr. Steve. You are very precise and your explanations accurate and to the point. Good job on the diagrams as well. Thanks a million sir. Shawn Spencer
Thanks for the kind words Shawn, have a nice day 👍
Great video full of very insightful procedures explained clearly. Thank you for putting this together. I tried using the dimensions with a vise I bought from Grizzly. The vise looks identical to the one used in the video. However it seems like some dimensions are slightly off.
without hyperbole. You literally saved my life
That's great news Robert 👍
But don't forget to unclamp her from time to time 😅
Thanks for the amazing detailed tutorial. Had a few laughs with the sound effects you added.
Thank you for a very clear explanation and well-edited video.
Lovely stuff, I’m considering adding more dog holes along the whole width of the bench as to give a much wider clamping range. More holes always seem useful!
Thanks Marley 👍 Yes more holes will be more efficient and saves time clamping/unclamping larger objects. Cheers
Beautiful work. Thoroughly explained and very concise especially with the drawings added to it. Also enjoyed hearing NASA control room calls.
Thanks for the kind words Michael 👍
Great video. Thank You for providing the level of detail and measurements. This is very helpful depending on the level of the viewer and their need for information. Most of us don’t want to make things twice or to try to correct a mistake on a project like this. Your level of planning is useful, in fact necessary if you want to prevent mistakes.
Thanks for the kind words Allen, hope someone will find it useful 👍. Have a nice day
This has to be the best video on installing the vise. Thank you so much
Thanks for the comment Stuart! 👍
thank you man, it was very detailed and usefull. just both this type of vice and will be instaling it shortly
Nicely done! This is gonna work perfectly for my bench.
This is the video I needed. Thanks for sharing. I have the exact same vise that will soon be added to my almost ready workbench.
That's great, glad the video is useful, have fun with the project. Cheers
Nicely done. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Perfect, professional: both the video and the work.
Such a precise instructional video is rare.
Thank you! :)
Thanks for the comment 🙏
Enjoyable, informative and liking the end product. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the comment John 👍
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Steven, okay. Where are you from? You have great English. But, I noticed a ‘twang’ of...I like that the vice allows the full length of the bench to be used so that timber is held flat against it. I did the same but used a single Veritas screw, with two timber “runners” unlike the two steel round runners on your vice. What projects/work do you undertake? Take care. John
@@johnpayne6196 Hi John, your single vise setup sounds interesting, does it work well with the timber runners? My English is quite horrible, I'm from Belgium so it's a mix of different accents picked up from the television... Most of the time I'm working/fixing things on the house, other then that I make small objects, cabinets... Cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Okay, in Belgium. I have been to Blankenburg, via Ostend. Spelling? Yes, the two runners are reasonable. I have to pack out using a spacer the same thickness as the timber being worked. I cut in two mortices in the vice chops, and into the face where your two round rods fit. The timber guides are redwood PSE (planed square edge). I might change them over to Brazilian mahogany. The vice chop is Brazilian mahogany (BM). The BM is from an external door I had taken off my house and salvaged the stiles, and rails. Substantial timber the stiles being 46 mm x 95 mm. The bottom and middle rails being 225 mm x 46 mm. I have retired (I was an economics lecturer in my pre retirement years; before that a carpenter and joiner as a 5 year apprentice) now. But, make furniture, doors, sash boxes etc in my newly created spare time. Take care.
@@johnpayne6196 Thanks for the additional info John, great you could re-use some wood for the vise. Sounds like it is well made 👍. Good to read you've retired, that's usually a great time to (re)start woodworking and make some time for your own projects. Wish you the best, Steven
Nice work! Luv matching the grain on the vise handle.
Thanks Steve, glad you liked that part ; ) Cheers!
Steven - very enjoyable, informative and useful. Thanks
Thanks John, glad you like it 👍 Cheers
Just WOW! Beautifully done !
Thanks Richard!
Nicely done. Good presentation
Nice clean work and excellent video!
Very clear and well done. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for the comment David 👍
Steven I am just waiting for the sparky to come and do the electrics to my new shed THANKYOU for this video it will surely help when I get to the vice. PS I have just subscribed.....Barry.....
Thanks Barry, nice to read about your new shed, goodluck with your project and cheers 👍
I will be building my own vice but nonetheless that's a great tutorial and I will use many aspects for my installation. Thankyou.
Thanks for the comment Martin, have fun building your vice 👍 cheers
One word - brilliant!
Very nice simple bench design and vice, well done!
Thanks for the comment 👍
Superbly done. Quite remarkable.
Thanks David 👍
Very good video. Nice to the sketches with dimensions, very helpful.
Thanks! Have a nice day
Nice job and great guide 👍. Also appreciate the imperial measurements for us 🇺🇸
Hi Steven, really a great instructional video if I ever saw one. I am planning to buy just the same vise for my workbench. But I am struggeling with the measurements. Is it possible that you make a (print) template for the drill holes I wonder? That should make things considerably easier on my part.
Very nice and helpful video. Thank you.
Excellent guide mate, ive got the slightly smaller version and will use your excellent tutorial. Liked and subbed
Beautiful work; simple and easy to follow. Thank you.
Thanks Jeff, glad you like it 👍
Great job man, and a very interesting tool for making all kind of things in an easy way. The precision with wich you made and installed the bench screw is fantastic. But we know you that way ! success
Thank you very much!
Nicely done.
Nice install!
What an amazing video! Thank you so much for such a detailed, yet concise tutorial. This has been so helpful to my build. Of course, I’ve just liked and subscribed :-)
Thanks for the comment! Cheers 👍
Really clear explanation. Thank you.
Thanks 👍
Nicely done!!
nice and succinct explanation!
Nicely done
Love this video. Outstanding across the board (pun intended). LOL.
Thanks for the comment! :D 👍
Perfect work Thank for inspiration
Çok güzel bir çalışmaydı, 🙏🙏🇹🇷
teşekkür ederim (thank you!) 👍
thats nice i have just bought one this video was very helpful
Thanks, glad it was helpful 👍 cheers
Outstanding video
Thank you
Without a doubt the best instruction of how to installing a front vise.
I’m waiting the delivery of a similar vise (7”) to install on a bench that I will begin to build. I'd like to ask your opinion about, advantages or inconveniences of aligning the front jaw with the corner of the bench. Thank you. Best regards.
Hi Paulo, when it's installed at the corner you can easily do a cut-off with a (hand)saw on the piece you're working on (The saw is then moving at the left or right of the bench). A vice in the middle will be 'in the way' when you're not using it. A vice can be put in the middle when you're using it fulltime and it's your main-tool, like someone who only does sculpting work. It's best to think about how you will use the vice in the future and then place it in a way it works best for your needs. Cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Thank you very much for the quick and enlightened reply.
So, since I'm right, I'm going to put it on the left.
However, I'm thinking of lining up the front jaw with the leg and the corner of the bench instead of yours installation that got slightly swerved to the right. I'll be doing well. thanks once again. Cheers
Yes in general it's put on the left when you're righthanded (this improves handplaning etc). If you have enough space to align the vice with the corner that's even better indeed. Goodluck with the project.
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Thanks once again for your help and your time.
Thank you. Very instructive 💚👍
Impressive! Thanks for the guide bro 🙏🏼
Very nice.
Great video. Why did you add a spacer block under the top instead of mounting the vise directly to the top?
Hi, you can mount it directly to the top, but then the 'clamping height' will be less high. For this vise it was recommend to have 65mm (B) between the top and horizontal guides, so I added the spacer to lower the vise. Thanks & Cheers
Very good video
Are you pleased with the vise you installed? It appeared to be well made. Thanks
Yes it's a good vice indeed, I'm glad I installed it. Needs a drop of oil from time to time to run smooth and protect it from surface rust. Cheers
Thank you!
Excelent video👍👍👍
Thank you Kent! 👍
Merci Steven, heel duidelijk :)
Off centre question - What wood do you use for your workbench top? It looks like a very good replacement for my MDF top!! Keen to know!
Thanks, the top is made of 2x18mm plywood sheets, it has a hardwood veneer on the outside, sold as 'red hardwood', cheers
Thanks for this video, which I used to install my vice. I’m now looking to install some bench dogs - which ones did you use, please as they look good quality but not too long, which I need for my bench top, which is 40mm thick solid oak. Thanks
Thanks James! I found them on 'banggood', called "drillpro quick release bench dogs" hope the link works : banggood.app.link/i94PkWcfgfb
Very nicely done! What are the dimensions of the work bench apron?
Thanks Jonathan, the dimensions (LxWxH) are 250x61x91cm or 98.42"x24.01"x35.82" cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 thanks....I was wondering the size of the apron that the vise is mounted on and the size of the front face of the vise
At 2:42 you can see the size of the front (lower right corner), the bench is also made of the same size, so 143x50mm or 5.62"x2".
Nice video. where did you get your bench dogs fromThanks for any info you can provide.....
Thanks John, I found them on 'Banggood', search for something like "Drillpro quick release bench dogs". Cheers!
nl-m.banggood.com/Drillpro-Quick-Release-Bench-Dogs-Stainless-Steel-Workbench-Peg-Brake-Stops-Clamp-Dogs-Clamp-Stop-Woodworking-Tool-p-1718882.html?akmClientCountry=BE
Hi, nice vid. No quick release on that model eh?
Thanks 🙏 No this model hasn't got that feature unfortunately... Cheers
Hey Steven, just making a workbench and your vid is really helpful for my planned vice and you you made me laughn the launch thing. Cheers from NZ
Thanks Simon, good luck with your project and cheers from up above
Молодец! Классно!
Thanks (спасибо!)
Is it possible to release the ring on the back of the threaded rod? I need to remove the clamping block I have
Do you mean the ring at 4:17 ?
@@stevenshobbychannel I figured it out. The locking ring. Just had to push it out.
2 years ago?
How do you keep your work bench so clean?
Hi Colin, I regularly put a large (scrap) piece of OSB on top when doing more heavy duty stuff. Most of my saw-work is done on saw horses. Before adding the vise I added a fresh coat of varnish with a roller. But in most cases I'm using a piece of OSB which keeps the top in great shape.
When did you get your hair trimmed
The hairdresser got killed during covid
Can HV516 fit my 3" thick table?
A 3" thick top is no problem, in that case I would not use a spacer, just screw it under the table. If you really want it higher you can always use a router to take away some material on the underside of your table. Cheers
@@stevenshobbywoodshop4628 Thank you. I will try.
Superior quality of craftmanship
Product links?
Hi, most of the products came from the local hardware store, the bench dogs can be found on Banggood : nl.banggood.com/Drillpro-Quick-Release-Bench-Dogs-Stainless-Steel-Workbench-Peg-Brake-Stops-Clamp-Dogs-Clamp-Stop-Woodworking-Tool-p-1718882.html?gmcCountry=BE¤cy=EUR&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=3583&ad_id=381659571753&gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQltq5baS0apS_Q2YxVOuCbN5miTHW3oafHRZgMIZHKN3-rqsCjvuFRoCdq0QAvD_BwE
Imperial measurements in decimal notation is so cursed.
Yes, but I'm a metric guy so I'm not used to the fracture things 😆