Don't buy a carpenter's vise until you watch this video! Cheap alternative in 4 minutes!

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • Hello friends! In this video, I offer you a cheap and affordable replacement for the classic carpentry vise. To make my design, you only need a few bars and screws. I assure you this is the most affordable and practical option I have ever seen.
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  • @made_simple
    @made_simple  Před 2 lety +5

    New video czcams.com/video/GtQIqM6CtMg/video.html

  • @armedmariner
    @armedmariner Před 2 lety +5

    Every now and then somebody comes up with something actually useful. I truly give this a thumbs up!

  • @alandahlstrom7213
    @alandahlstrom7213 Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of the best ideas I have seen in a while. This is a quick, easy, versatile, and affordable solution especially for those who are not primarily woodworkers and don't need to invest in a proper carpenters vise.

  • @stewartg2101
    @stewartg2101 Před 2 lety +6

    Personally I think if you are on a budget, which to be fair most of us are these days this is a great idea and work around until you can afford the real thing. excellent idea. 👍

    • @raytheron
      @raytheron Před 2 lety

      If you're on a budget you probably won't have a table saw for starters. Most people get a vise long before that.

  • @benandrushko3547
    @benandrushko3547 Před rokem +65

    the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. czcams.com/users/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

  • @kokonokov
    @kokonokov Před 2 lety +8

    This is amazing! Its even better than a vise, because you can adjust this to any size.

  • @tonywu8557
    @tonywu8557 Před 2 lety +6

    Ingenious! I need to install this on my bench for when it’s needed, it’s needed! Thanks for posting you video!

  • @ashokkumarnarayan1924
    @ashokkumarnarayan1924 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations to you. It's by far the cheapest and best solution in place of a vice.

  • @whomadethatsaltysoup
    @whomadethatsaltysoup Před 2 lety +33

    Excellent idea! Very cheap and effective clamping method. Thank you for sharing!

    • @youtukang
      @youtukang Před 2 lety

      Top 😊😊👍

    • @joseluisarturogonzalezsanc6609
      @joseluisarturogonzalezsanc6609 Před 2 lety

      No es muy útil, sobre todo si tomas en cuenta que ésta posición solo es útil para depilar, entonces estorban las prensas.

  • @timothyaltom751
    @timothyaltom751 Před 2 lety +3

    OMG!! So simple, yet ingenious!! Must have!! I'm gonna borrow the idea and add one to my bench today!!! 😁😁😁

  • @duwaynenazworth3359
    @duwaynenazworth3359 Před 2 lety +3

    What a money saver thank you. Great job. That’s what I call thinking outside the box.

  • @peterhetherington914
    @peterhetherington914 Před 2 lety +11

    What a brilliant idea, this is going on my workbench today! Thank you sir.

  • @FirstIrishKing
    @FirstIrishKing Před 2 lety +2

    That is a very good idea. You could refine the idea and make the vice out of steel (making the vice stronger) for a very reasonable price.

  • @edreusser4741
    @edreusser4741 Před 2 lety

    It isn't often that an idea is so immediately useful. Thanks.

  • @carlgradolph9676
    @carlgradolph9676 Před měsícem

    Great idea. It would be easy to mount a second unit lower down to add more clamping pressure on long boards held vertically; might also stabilize the workbench itself.

  • @tomfull6637
    @tomfull6637 Před rokem +1

    2.0 development tip: Make a slot on the inside too!
    Insert the clamps with the stem inwards.
    Now they’re obstructing you.
    2.1: instead of long handle to screw the clamp tight, have a fixed stop on the inside (= saw off the handle) and now drill a hole on the outer default fixed bracket and put an eccentric handle there. This will squeeze the part much quicker than screwing a handle and doesn’t take so much space. Simplest way is to slaughter two clamps and move the fixed brackets over to those two for the bench vise.

  • @contessa.adella
    @contessa.adella Před 2 lety +1

    Oh very clever….I like it. Could also use metal box section with a lengthways slit. Thank you!😁 suggestion….on a long run, make exit spots to fit and remove the clamps without needing to run them to the end!

  • @davidbruce3633
    @davidbruce3633 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolute genius. Now on three different bench/work areas.

  • @theobolt250
    @theobolt250 Před 2 lety +1

    We humbly bow our heads to the Master of Ingenuity! Good, no, correction, VERY GOOD job. I even would prefer this in stead of a vice.

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Před 2 lety +4

    I like this idea/concept, you could also make a holder for your shop vac hose and many other attachments.
    GREAT job! !! !!!

  • @randomchopsuey7165
    @randomchopsuey7165 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant! You can also reverse the direction of the clamps and have them hold table legs at either end if they are running a stretcher or apron between them.

  • @beerbottlebaby
    @beerbottlebaby Před 4 měsíci

    Just made one from scraps in the shop, works great! Thanks for posting this.

  • @PhilipThompsonCanada
    @PhilipThompsonCanada Před 2 lety +7

    For the investment, it’s a very good result. It is unquestionable that this ‘vice’ will hold things that a traditional vice cannot. Personally, I would use clamps with a bigger clamping surface.

    • @mrniusi11
      @mrniusi11 Před 2 lety

      vi S e.

    • @doc1701
      @doc1701 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mrniusi11 In American English, the noun 'vise' refers to a gripping or clamping tool. As a verb, vise means to force, hold, or squeeze as if with a vise.
      In both cases the 'British' spelling is vice.

    • @youtukang
      @youtukang Před 2 lety

      @@doc1701 😊😊👍

  • @Quizfeuer
    @Quizfeuer Před 2 lety +2

    Sehr gute Alternative zum Schraubstock! Klasse Inspiration, vielen Dank. Hätte ich dieses Video früher gesehen, hätte ich den Schraubstock nicht gebraucht.

  • @rickbennett9643
    @rickbennett9643 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the idea. I built this today. Works Great!!!

  • @victorlazoavila86
    @victorlazoavila86 Před 2 lety

    Fantástica idea y muy práctica. Permite no sólo apretar, si no también ajustar la distancia. Es un gran aporte ! Gracias, desde Chile 🇨🇱

  • @e.dbogan6266
    @e.dbogan6266 Před 2 lety +1

    Great idea! Much better than the 4” bench vises that the big box stores offer.

  • @viorsa8200
    @viorsa8200 Před 2 lety +2

    Excelente proyecto muy bien desarrollado y mejor ejecutado , una especie de guía para los sargentos magnífica , gracias por compartir tanto ingenió , un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón (Galicia) 🤓 🔝

  • @dtriniboss
    @dtriniboss Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. Making the T-slot removal from the table would offer additional functionality for clamping.

  • @weisnowhere
    @weisnowhere Před 2 lety +7

    Not a solution I would jump at, but still a very clever solution! I'm sure I'll come up with an application of this technique that works for me some day!

    • @franklloydwrong6997
      @franklloydwrong6997 Před 2 lety +3

      The minute I rip my thigh open on the clamp ends is the time the whole table gets tossed in the burn pit

    • @kz.irudimen
      @kz.irudimen Před 2 lety +1

      @@franklloydwrong6997 Yeah I would definitely only use this with short clamps and I would add something at the end of the clamps (foam or leather or whatever) because I would also stab myself with this. But when you're not using it it's not an issue so I think it's still a decent cheap/easy alternative to a Moxon vise.

  • @aaudain1
    @aaudain1 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow never to old to learn, great idea 💡 👍 👏 😀

  • @christophernalbone6299

    Great idea! I'm going to make the clapping vise tomorrow for my bench.

  • @ERLong-ww7yn
    @ERLong-ww7yn Před 2 lety

    Built one this afternoon to aid in a cabinet project. Love it.

  • @gerggbergr8976
    @gerggbergr8976 Před 2 lety +2

    It's decent for some odd clampings. But the carpenters vice is better for clamping over and over quickly. As well as strong tight , no movement hard hitting needs. Still a very useful system.

  • @alanthompson2063
    @alanthompson2063 Před 2 lety

    Been putting thoughts together for my first bench build, and this solves one of two problems, just need to make it with height adjustment above the workbench. Thanks for posting, without darft musical background, though showing the completed vise at the start would help explain. Love the version with the wide front jaw too, Cheers.

  • @billyblackie9417
    @billyblackie9417 Před 2 lety +4

    That is a very good project table vice is good but sometimes gets in the way and the side table vice that people show simple to make are only simple to much qualified woodworkers with plenty of room in shop. Yours is simple to make and easy attach and use. I'm going to try your idea. It might not be good at first but it will certainly help me improve on my final make great job

  • @Mahan150
    @Mahan150 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic innovative ideas. Your Idea implementation is super. You have perfect brain. Keep innovating and post it.

  • @donnaharrell6794
    @donnaharrell6794 Před rokem

    Awsome idea. Thank you. I am just getting in woodworking this adds an extra set of hands. Thank you.

  • @kanedNunable
    @kanedNunable Před 2 lety

    if nothing else this is a great way of making your own T track. nice one. never thought of this.

  • @dgerbier
    @dgerbier Před 2 lety

    Excellent ! Simple ! Efficace ! Économique ! Bravo et merci. Je vais faire ça sans tarder

  • @adrianwilliams763
    @adrianwilliams763 Před 2 lety +9

    Great idea, but a specialist carpenter vise will place the clamping force over a greater area of the workpiece, be stronger and less likely to damage the workpiece.

    • @wi1677
      @wi1677 Před 2 lety +1

      add an extra strip of material to spread the pressure.

    • @pacefactor
      @pacefactor Před 2 lety

      And less likely to damage your clamps. It is a good idea for quick setups though

    • @velcroman11
      @velcroman11 Před rokem +1

      Yes, this method could damage to work piece BUT, “beggars can’t be choosers”, right.

    • @TheLovelyMissBeans
      @TheLovelyMissBeans Před rokem +1

      ​@velcroman11 you could always use some cauls or just add another piece of wood in between the clamps and the work piece if you are worried about marring it.

    • @artsteadman2230
      @artsteadman2230 Před 11 měsíci

      @AdrianWilliams763 to each their own

  • @msmavris1
    @msmavris1 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this great idea!
    Cheap and practical, it can be made from scraps and placed anywhere!!!!!

  • @DawgsChamp88
    @DawgsChamp88 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This is brilliant. I have scraps and I have clamps just like that. I might return the vise I just got. I haven't mounted it yet.

  • @TopCat2021
    @TopCat2021 Před 6 měsíci

    Very nice, I'll have to make one of those. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

  • @fromthewoodshed
    @fromthewoodshed Před 2 lety

    Brilliant, off to my wood hoard, next project, thanks, this fits my setup perfectly

  • @dchatman757
    @dchatman757 Před 6 měsíci

    Amazingly straightforward & practical!

  • @jasonlevy1382
    @jasonlevy1382 Před 2 lety

    Great idea, I'll definitely put this on my workbench. Thanks

  • @fredberger3155
    @fredberger3155 Před 2 lety +1

    I didn't really like your idea on another video about the honeycomb top bench, but this idea is very clever allowing one hand to hold the project, and the other one to tighten the clamp instead of the requisite 3 hands otherwise. Very smart . . .

  • @cambaridiy9032
    @cambaridiy9032 Před 2 lety

    Good idea. Double purpose; also extends the table somewhat

  • @WeGoWalk
    @WeGoWalk Před 2 lety

    Pretty cool. I’m making one for my outfeed table tomorrow! Thanks!

  • @biggusbestus551
    @biggusbestus551 Před 2 lety

    Gotta have it ! That is the "bee's knees " for certain !

  • @peterschmidt9942
    @peterschmidt9942 Před 8 měsíci

    I don't think it replaces a carpenters vice, but in conjunction its a great idea. Especially when you're working with sheet goods that don't particularly like staying put when held in a vice. You could even use some cheap quick grip clamps

  • @richardshort4587
    @richardshort4587 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice idea and obviously works well. But having those clamps stick as far as they do would be a PITA and so I’m Out.

  • @bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403

    You might want to add a few holes on lower side so dust doesn't bind the clamps😊

  • @lepup1
    @lepup1 Před 2 lety

    Nice! Very nice! Perfect for the mobile bench set up...

  • @twc6392
    @twc6392 Před 10 měsíci

    I just made one based on your design. Great Vid, thanks!!

  • @giancarlomessaggero7939

    Bravo non sapevo come fare ti ringrazio con le tue idee geniali

  • @raystanczak4277
    @raystanczak4277 Před 2 lety +1

    Good idea, but I’m making one with wider boards, two slots and four clamps for more stability if needed. (And who doesn’t need more stability, eh?)

  • @qwadratix
    @qwadratix Před 2 lety

    Usually I scroll past these things, Seen that, been there, bought the T shirt
    I got to say though, that's clever.

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom1654 Před 2 lety

    Another, Why didn't I think about that? Inexpensive, quick & easy to build.

  • @darkdigitalangel
    @darkdigitalangel Před 2 lety

    Simple, dynamic, cheap, brilliant

  • @tonyboffa6285
    @tonyboffa6285 Před 2 lety

    For sure need to make this for my workshop 👍👍👍👍

  • @michaelamans2780
    @michaelamans2780 Před 2 lety

    Wow! That's a great idea. Thanks for posting.

  • @markp1068
    @markp1068 Před 2 lety +1

    Really cool idea. I will make one like that.

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant idea and execution

  • @valerym5657
    @valerym5657 Před 2 lety

    Хорошая идея. Дешево и сердито. 👍👍👍👍

  • @chomp54321
    @chomp54321 Před 2 lety

    Very creative and easy to make! Good job!

  • @scottvan1898
    @scottvan1898 Před 2 lety

    I’m going to build one this afternoon.
    Thanks!

  • @nelsonmeza444
    @nelsonmeza444 Před 2 lety

    Excelente trabajo, funcional y simple......mis felicitaciones

  • @theobolt250
    @theobolt250 Před 2 lety +1

    Come to think of it, can you make a version that is detachable? That would be soooo SuperDuper Nice! 😁

  • @willyoung2347
    @willyoung2347 Před 2 lety

    Simple but ingenious.

  • @roguevisceral_7398
    @roguevisceral_7398 Před měsícem

    You have a gift, very nice.

  • @brianmosse
    @brianmosse Před 10 měsíci

    superb simple and effective, What do you want for nothing, your money back ?

  • @rexthompson8518
    @rexthompson8518 Před 2 lety

    Top of the class - 10/10

  • @contessa.adella
    @contessa.adella Před rokem

    Second viewing: This is so darn smart…and cheap. You can keep all those 120-200 USD Moxon hardware kits which are a shameless ripoff…I’ll go with this one thanks!👍

  • @nikolay4109
    @nikolay4109 Před 2 lety

    Super and simple idea.

  • @nosnibor800
    @nosnibor800 Před 2 lety

    Top marks. Simple yet very effective.

  • @endall6783
    @endall6783 Před 2 lety +4

    I was wondering how it would work out. That's a good idea and it could be made out of steel for welding which is what I'm already planning THANKS SIR. Now on the wood one you made what would be the weight limit?

  • @merc2dogs
    @merc2dogs Před rokem

    I really like this idea. Thank you!

  • @jitendrabharthi1039
    @jitendrabharthi1039 Před 2 lety

    Excellent Idea, thank you for sharing

  • @beretgascon
    @beretgascon Před 2 lety

    You, sir, are a 'kin genius!!

  • @richardalexismendez6707

    Buenas noches buenísima la idea gracias felicitaciones.

  • @xavierheras1238
    @xavierheras1238 Před 2 lety

    Una sugerencia poner las madidas buen projecto y tambien algo util en la carpinteria saludos

  • @tcl5853
    @tcl5853 Před 2 lety

    Nicely done ✅

  • @juliaolaechea8839
    @juliaolaechea8839 Před 2 lety

    Muy buena idea¡¡¡¡ felicitaciones y gracias x compartir

  • @BGomez-tk7lu
    @BGomez-tk7lu Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely genius

  • @mike41062
    @mike41062 Před 2 lety

    Very cool! Creative and simple!

  • @tagladyify
    @tagladyify Před 2 lety

    You should demonstrate using a hand saw or chisel or plane on something in your vise to be sure it will hold up.

  • @vicenteramirez8458
    @vicenteramirez8458 Před 2 lety

    Genial felicidades por compartir saludos desde México 😜🖖

  • @hugorojas171
    @hugorojas171 Před 2 lety

    Demasiado bueno muchas gracias por compartir, Dios te bendiga

  • @ulrichruttert5043
    @ulrichruttert5043 Před 2 lety

    Super Idee, werde ich auch so umsetzen 👍

  • @antonioscarciello3890
    @antonioscarciello3890 Před 2 lety +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Complimenti veramente un bel progetto

  • @17penobscot
    @17penobscot Před 2 lety

    Might try this in place of a Moxon vise for dovetailing, kit prices have gotten outrageous ….

  • @fishingforparis
    @fishingforparis Před 2 lety

    Great idea. Thank you for the instructions.

  • @d4v1dd
    @d4v1dd Před 7 dny

    Dude, brilliant!

  • @stefanmansukhani8797
    @stefanmansukhani8797 Před 2 lety

    Superb, absolutely great idea!

  • @chennaidiyofficial
    @chennaidiyofficial Před rokem

    Nice idea

  • @nezloi_.510
    @nezloi_.510 Před 7 měsíci

    Хорошая идея!

  • @Lyndalewinder
    @Lyndalewinder Před 2 lety

    Brilliant - I'm going to make one of those

  • @SY-oy7st
    @SY-oy7st Před 2 lety

    Excellent.