While the handwheel design of the glide vise probably provides the smoothest and most ergonomic movement of the leg vise screw the t handle design of the classic vise works quite smoothly as well while also giving a pleasing traditional appearance that some bench owners will prefer.
Woodworking leg vise kit. The leg vise handle is attached to the shaft with a quick release pin which allows the jaw to be removed entirely in seconds. Leg vises are also simpler and easier to maintain than iron vises. 8 diameter hand wheel. Built from high strength steel and cast iron this woodworking screw is durable.
The woodworking screw also has a t open handle that allows you to fit a 1 diameter handle to the vise for operation. When used with vx20f face vise it requires minimum 2 1 2 thick bench top so hand wheel won t protrude above bench top. The vise still moves freely in and out just a bit less than a completely vertical leg vise. Smaller size won t protrude above bench top.
Woodcraft has vises for attachment to a workbench or for use as a standalone or bench top clamping tool. Yost vises 750 di 5 heavy duty multi jaw rotating combination pipe and bench vise with 360 degree. An extra set of hands is always a plus when working in the woodshop. Matches the large hand wheel design used with the vx20 leg vise or vx20f face vise.
Vise accessories are also available to make your current vise do more tasks. The auxiliary wood jaws necessary for iron vises are unnecessary with a leg vise since the vise itself along with the bench s leg and top forms the jaws of the vise. 5 diameter hand wheel. Because of the off vertical forces placed on the crisscross mechanism you ll experience a slight reduction in friction free action.
After the great success of its exquisite glide leg vise benchcrafted has produced a new leg vise version the benchcrafted classic leg vise. Matches the small hand wheel design. The classic will work well for angled leg vises as found on english style workbenches. 1234 irwin drive unit 22 erie pa 16505.
Vise kits for leg vise tail vise twin screw vise face vise leg vice tail vice twin screw vice face vice wood vise wood vice workbench. Leg vises are also more powerful due to the large lever provided by the lower position of the fulcrum. The pin system also allows you to select either a wooden hub and handle or a metal hand wheel to customize your vise.