Toolbox Vise Question

[SeanConklin]

I currently have a WV1745 and am thinking about purchasing the HF 13 drawer roll cab with the 7 drawer side cabinet.

Here is my question. What would be the best, most sturdy way to attach the vise to the top of the side cab?

I'm considering making a butcher block and attaching that way. Any suggestions or pictures of how any of you have done it would be greatly appreciated

 

[Outlawmws]

The top by itself is really not up to any prying or pounding as you probably realize, so either the butcher block or a stout piece of plywood to spread the load over the whole side box top is a good idea. I'd bolt through the wood and metal where you mount the vise, and (assuming you have the vise in one corner) also add a fastener in the other three corners. this could be wood screws up from the bottom, or a counter sunk screw through the wood and metal as before.

For all the fasteners, I'd use large fender washers to spread the load for when the load on the vise cause the underside fastener to want to lift.

How thick of wood is dependent on how hard yo plan to work the vise. The more aggressive, the thicker you will want it. It is is just holding stuff for hack sawing and the like, you won't need it so thick.

Not sure if you are simply hanging the side box, but if you are going to be aggressive on the vise, you might want to add some fasteners to hold the side box as well, again with fender washers on both sides, and if REALLY aggressive, maybe some flat bars from one fastener to the other...

 

[DanCo]

I also agree with above statement, keeping in mind that side box hangs off by just a rolled lip and a couple of bolts. You should think about countering the weight or add another pair of casters under the side box.
Dan

 

[SeanConklin]

Thanks for the input. I'm still looking for pictures on the site but they are few and far between. My plan is to use a 1.5" butcher block top and countersink the bolts through the block and box and use wood filler or plugs to hide them. I am also going to put another cabinet on the other side for more storage/counterweight. I will eventually add a top box, so I'm not going to do a butcher block top on the whole thing. Thank you for the advice, I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience or input on this, Thanks again

 

[Outlawmws]

Thanks for the input. I'm still looking for pictures on the site but they are few and far between. My plan is to use a 1.5" butcher block top and countersink the bolts through the block and box and use wood filler or plugs to hide them. I am also going to put another cabinet on the other side for more storage/counterweight. I will eventually add a top box, so I'm not going to do a butcher block top on the whole thing. Thank you for the advice, I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience or input on this, Thanks again

If you are going that route, you may want to consider wood worker's T nuts under the wood plug, and run the bolts up from the bottom, (just watch the bolt length)

 

[Obie]

I just recently finished mounting mine, see these posts for more info:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122357

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1885653&postcount=5857

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1885667&postcount=5858

 

[Obie]

Also, nothing against you SeanConklin, but I think its funny that a Snap-On plate on the side of a Wilton 1745 is $400 and the Wilton branded Wilton 1745 can be had for as low as $308.

 

[caruthers]

That's a great vise and the same as the Craftsman Professional Vise for under $120!