Vice mounting option

[Slinger646]

Ok guys, I need some suggestions:

I need place to mount my vice. I had a light/medium duty wooden desk/bench which I replaced with a tanker desk that had a ton of sentimental value attached to it. In doing so, I lost my vice space.

For those who don't have a vice hard mounted, how are you doing it? Pics would be great.

Im thinking about a wheel with round stock and a plate.

 

[matt_i]

It would be cool if you could find a burnout about 16" dia and 1-2" thick. Essentially that's a slug from a hole cut thru a plate with a torch. Sometimes the kerf starts at the center so you get a Pac-Man shape with about 1/4" kerf.

Tube of ~4-6" dia and then a mounting plate.

Look for GJ member Royce for some truly special vise-mounting assemblies.

 

[lis2323]

Ok guys, I need some suggestions:


Im thinking about a wheel with round stock and a plate.

PLEASE, no. [emoji2]

The fact that you are asking here shows that you are better than that! Wheels are the quick and easy functional solution for unimaginative individuals.

Edit. Matt in the previous post provided an excellent suggestion.

 

[mray312]

I don't need a vise often and would rather have the workbench top free of the obstruction. So my vise is mounted on some scrap 3/4" ply, that ply hangs from two long bolts mounted through 2x4 and attached to the side of my bench (could just as easily mount the 2x4 and bolts to wall studs) and when I need it I put it up on the bench top and clamp it down with some squeeze clamps. Works like a charm.

 

[travisn1]

Wow, that's gotta be a lot easier than trying to clamp directly to the vice ears. Definitely doing that to my spare vice.

 

[mray312]

I took the idea from FamilyHandyman...

 

[ARFLY]

That's an awesome solution.

 

[gahrajmahal]

Here is what I did after we moved things around and I lost my work bench spot.



Thread: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=384360

 

[HotrodHR]

I gave up all my vices... never smoked, quit drinking, *** - once in a blue moon when she doesn't have a headache... oh, you meant Vise... my bad.

 

[Slinger646]

I gave up all my vices... never smoked, quit drinking, *** - once in a blue moon when she doesn't have a headache... oh, you meant Vise... my bad.

Siri is a cruel mistress.

 

[Slinger646]

PLEASE, no. [emoji2]

The fact that you are asking here shows that you are better than that! Wheels are the quick and easy functional solution for unimaginative individuals.

Edit. Matt in the previous post provided an excellent suggestion.

Im Appalachian. Its in our blood.

I don't need a vise often and would rather have the workbench top free of the obstruction. So my vise is mounted on some scrap 3/4" ply, that ply hangs from two long bolts mounted through 2x4 and attached to the side of my bench (could just as easily mount the 2x4 and bolts to wall studs) and when I need it I put it up on the bench top and clamp it down with some squeeze clamps. Works like a charm.

I think that's the ticket. I dont see wailing on it too hard so the steelcradt should be able to take it.

 

[Lennyzx11]

I had one of mine 5” vises mounted on the receiver bracket mount plate from harbor freight.
Then mounted a receiver hitch that was just a plate and square tube under the bench top.
Carriage head bolts from top down slightly countersunk for Smooth top.
This worked well as I could use it on pickup away from house or tractor for field repairs.


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[alfazer]

I don't need a vise often and would rather have the workbench top free of the obstruction. So my vise is mounted on some scrap 3/4" ply, that ply hangs from two long bolts mounted through 2x4 and attached to the side of my bench (could just as easily mount the 2x4 and bolts to wall studs) and when I need it I put it up on the bench top and clamp it down with some squeeze clamps. Works like a charm.

Only problem is you can't hold a tall workpiece down past the front of the vice because the board and bench are in the way.

 

[BFHtime]

I love the idea with that plate on the bottom to move things around. My vice is kind of heavy so I don't have it bolt. I have been using this same vice this way for a long time. I have tipped it over a few times. I am now more careful with it. I will probably put a piece of 3/4 under mine too! Thanks for posting the idea.

 

[Bodycount_NJ]

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[lis2323]

These umbrella stands might work well for a portable vise stand. They have a hundred pound base to them and have small heavy duty rubber coated steel wheels to move.




I used one to make a base to anchor a portable battle rope stand.

 

[BD1]

Here's my movable vises. Not my cheap beer either. The vise on wheels is a 100 pounds by itself.



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[lis2323]

Not my cheap beer either. .



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Uh huh. Holding it for a friend were you????

 

[speed bump]

My mobile vise is mounted on an old medium duty truck wheel. It does the job for most things.

 

[juddspaintballs]

I took the idea from FamilyHandyman...

That's funny. My vise is mounted on a post bolted to the floor, but I put stuff like the bench grinder, belt sander, etc. on plywood like (with a 2x4 screwed down the middle underneath) and I use the vise to hold them in place.

 

[kald]

That's funny. My vise is mounted on a post bolted to the floor, but I put stuff like the bench grinder, belt sander, etc. on plywood like (with a 2x4 screwed down the middle underneath) and I use the vise to hold them in place.

Good idea!

 

[nadogail]

I welded a 2" pipe to a discarded car wheel then added a flange to the end of the pipe. Bolted the vise to the flange.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

A lot of vices have some strange mounting options...

Tommy

 

[EJM02]

Maybe mount the vise to a hitch and then mount a receiver to the underside of the bench if there is any room for it. Maybe even vertically on the side?? Then at least when you go to use it, you can apply pressure to what you're doing without worry of it being tipped over. After use, unhitch the vise from the receiver and store it wherever.

 

[larry_g]

PLEASE, no. [emoji2]

The fact that you are asking here shows that you are better than that! Wheels are the quick and easy functional solution for unimaginative individuals.

Well I'm in the unimaginative group. A truck brake drum, some plate, and heavy steel tubing. This thing is over 250lbs and quite steady. That is a 6" Wilton on there.

In other post that I've shared this in some take exception to the large plate under the vise and say the top plate should be the size of the vise base. It works for me, you have to make your own decision in this.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[lis2323]

Well I'm in the unimaginative group. A truck brake drum, some plate, and heavy steel tubing. This thing is over 250lbs and quite steady. That is a 6" Wilton on there.

In other post that I've shared this in some take exception to the large plate under the vise and say the top plate should be the size of the vise base. It works for me, you have to make your own decision in this.

lg
no neat sig line

My apologies to everyone concerning the “unimaginative” comment. Very poor manners on my part!

 

[67carl]

Maybe mount the vise to a hitch and then mount a receiver to the underside of the bench if there is any room for it. Maybe even vertically on the side?? Then at least when you go to use it, you can apply pressure to what you're doing without worry of it being tipped over. After use, unhitch the vise from the receiver and store it wherever.

This^^^^

I saw someone do this on GJ and will do it myself when I get to that stage. Found the thread with pics

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57056&showall=1

 

[lis2323]

Here’s a few receiver mounts for vises

 

[travisn1]

Is that a 4" thick steel table!?!?

 

[lis2323]

Close. 3” steel.

 

[budget76]

I don't need a vise often and would rather have the workbench top free of the obstruction. So my vise is mounted on some scrap 3/4" ply, that ply hangs from two long bolts mounted through 2x4 and attached to the side of my bench (could just as easily mount the 2x4 and bolts to wall studs) and when I need it I put it up on the bench top and clamp it down with some squeeze clamps. Works like a charm.

thanks for posting this - you solved my vice mount issue.

Mine's similar, but I made couple adjustments. Need to get a pic uploaded.

• Laminated 2 sheets of 12"x15"3/4" ply. rounded off all edges
• mounted my vice on the very corner so I can swivel and it overhangs either side of the bench
• drilled 3x ~7/16" holes in each open corner of the board and corresponding holes in my 3x benches
• glued oak dowel rod (broom handle) into vise board to "lock" into benches

one step from my solution would have been to use some wing bolts / hand threaded knobs in place of the dowels to secure it to the bench without quick clamps. For now, quick clamps work for me

 

[eastbaysubaru]

thanks for posting this - you solved my vice mount issue.

Mine's similar, but I made couple adjustments. Need to get a pic uploaded.

• Laminated 2 sheets of 12"x15"3/4" ply. rounded off all edges
• mounted my vice on the very corner so I can swivel and it overhangs either side of the bench
• drilled 3x ~7/16" holes in each open corner of the board and corresponding holes in my 3x benches
• glued oak dowel rod (broom handle) into vise board to "lock" into benches

one step from my solution would have been to use some wing bolts / hand threaded knobs in place of the dowels to secure it to the bench without quick clamps. For now, quick clamps work for me

Would love to see a pic of that setup. I'm in the same boat vise-wise.

-Brian

 

[Disney]

I did this in my buddies shop that is very small so space is at a premium.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG4QM4Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[budget76]

Would love to see a pic of that setup. I'm in the same boat vise-wise.

-Brian

I'll try to snap a couple today and get them posted up

 

[budget76]

not the best pictures, but they show the idea. I may drill a hole in the benchtop to allow for the quick clamp to grab the back left corner. It rests quite well as it is - doesn't want to "lean" forward or anything like that, but it will rock because I used 1/16" larger holes on the counter so it's not a super tight fit

If doubled up the countertop below it'd also be much sturdier. 75% of the use of my vice is wood projects or holding things for grinding on them. Just built it - haven't tested with any sort of real usage but I'm sure it'll hold up until my thrown together benches give out.

 

[chrisp123]

not the best pictures, but they show the idea. I may drill a hole in the benchtop to allow for the quick clamp to grab the back left corner. It rests quite well as it is - doesn't want to "lean" forward or anything like that, but it will rock because I used 1/16" larger holes on the counter so it's not a super tight fit

If doubled up the countertop below it'd also be much sturdier. 75% of the use of my vice is wood projects or holding things for grinding on them. Just built it - haven't tested with any sort of real usage but I'm sure it'll hold up until my thrown together benches give out.

interesting looking vice you've got there. is the top jaw removable/reversible?

 

[budget76]

interesting looking vice you've got there. is the top jaw removable/reversible?

the pin pops out to allow it to twist to hold odd shaped material. I haven't used that feature yet but suspect it's handy. IIRC its a Parker. Refinished it over the Christmas holiday

it's a heavy combo - I'd say the package is a good 60lbs. the added handle is MUCH better than carrying from the jaws or vice handle