Wood vise

[Brian Harnett]

Just finished the vise for my workbench it uses two leadscrews connected by gears I used this software for the gears. The vise opens and closes very smoothly.
http://woodgears.ca/gear/index.html

Well worth the 26.00

I used standard 3/4 rod, Acme rod I am sure would work even better.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3105.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3111.jpg
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3113.jpg

[billp]

This 'work bench' is slowly evolving into an art piece...! Nice job !!!!

[CNYDWW]

I'm gonna show this to the guys in the shop. But i'll only make one for them if they promise to yap less and work more.

outstanding job.

Regards
Randy

[MogulTx]

That is a great little treasure all by itself!!

[mtylerfl]

Brian, that is about the coolest vise I've ever seen. Great job and thanks for sharing the pics!

[mick40]

Brian,

Any photos you can share of how the vice is mounted? Also, what size gear are these and material you made them from? Impressive, clever, nice job!

Mick

[Brian Harnett]

Mick, the vise frame is welded angle iron I welded 3/4 nuts to the angle iron for the leadscrews. The gears are made of red oak around 5 1/2" in diameter.

I will try to get some pics today

[Brian Harnett]

Got a few pictures though the welded assembly is not visible now that it is installed.

Rubbed it down with linseed oil.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3130.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3132.jpg
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Workbench/IMG_3135.jpg

[mick40]

Thanks for taking the time to share this with us. This is a workshop conversation piece that every guy wants in his shop. It's unique and functional, outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!

Mick

[JDaVinci]

This looks awesome! I love it even more that it's actually functional. It would be neat to have just as a prop!