Moxon was a bookbinder. Carpenters seem to have discovered bookbinding presses ten seconds ago and renamed them from “finishing press” “lying press” & “bench press” as called by bookbinders to the name of a bookmaker who happened to document these book binder’s presses. The two vises stood up in your photo are likely pictures of bookbinder’s finishing presses. If you were to look up bookbinding on youtube, you would discover that these twin- screw book presses are the basic vises in any bookmaking shop. And, yes, the finishing press is stored on end on the bench.
This is great! I made a Moxon Vise last year and now I need to think of how to modify it in order to add a top vise similar to yours.Thanks for the ideas and demonstration.
I made a moxon vise years ago using pipe clamps. As the clamping means, this is so much more sophisticated and beautiful and useful. I don't know if I can reproduce it. I don't know if I have the skill but your plans and your video are magnificent
Well, the puzzle has me stymied - the fifth and last words. I'll have to get in a bit of workshop time and see where I dance and maybe that'll give me a clue. Cheers Rob.
I might make this instead of the standard moon I was contemplating. One of the things that first drew me to your channel was your use of contrasting woods like I do. Especially padauk and pau Amarillo. 2 of my favorites.
Been thinking about a Moxon vise for awhile, but always something else going on it seems. If I ever get to it this would be the way to go. Would be great for laying out, lining up, pilot drilling and connecting 2 pieces of whatever together.
Very nice, Rob! I had an idea... instead of buying a drill bit and tap, you could cut two nuts (the same size the threads as the carriage bolts, obviously) in half and weld them to the steel plate. This would also give the carriage bolts more threads making it less likely to strip out. Just a thought.
Came looking for a comment like this but I was going to suggest epoxying a nut into 3/4 thick wood and then cut it like he did. Gives more threads like you said but also gives more material to grab when opening the clamping action
Moxon was a bookbinder. Carpenters seem to have discovered bookbinding presses ten seconds ago and renamed them from “finishing press” “lying press” & “bench press” as called by bookbinders to the name of a bookmaker who happened to document these book binder’s presses. The two vises stood up in your photo are likely pictures of bookbinder’s finishing presses. If you were to look up bookbinding on youtube, you would discover that these twin- screw book presses are the basic vises in any bookmaking shop. And, yes, the finishing press is stored on end on the bench.
Thank You! And so glad I came across your channel. You are very talllanted and a great teacher 😊
I really enjoyed watching and especially liked the cleverness of the quick release system. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly what I’m looking for
I've not seen anything like this. Great ideas.
Well done. Good instructions, with encouragement to improvise as needed.
This is great! I made a Moxon Vise last year and now I need to think of how to modify it in order to add a top vise similar to yours.Thanks for the ideas and demonstration.
I will build that! Really great, simple design and very well described.
Thanks 😀
I am for sure making one of these. Thank you.
I made a moxon vise years ago using pipe clamps. As the clamping means, this is so much more sophisticated and beautiful and useful. I don't know if I can reproduce it. I don't know if I have the skill but your plans and your video are magnificent
Nice mod. The base board of the upper vise, could be somewhat wider, more like a small table top. It would add support while clamping the top jaw.
Very cool.
Really enjoying the videos. Thank you for sharing!
Excellent idea
I like the quick release mechanism, never seen one like that. Excellent job.
This has been fantastic. Thank you.
Thank you very much Sir.🎉
Great design
Love the design. I have a pipe clamp version, but I want to build this!
I like this vise. Great job, going to have to make one my self now!
I like the double clamo
Awesome work Rob! You're really one of the few woodworkers doing anything new on youtube these days!
I really like it. And will try it.
Really enjoyed seeing someone take metal working and apply it here. Thanks for the ideas!
Enjoyed as always!
Awesome
as usual
I learned a lot from you.
Nice design!
🤔👍🏻😃
Such a great advancement on a traditional tool! I look forward to making one, and really appreciate that the plans are free!
Good job!
Great instruction video well done
Looks good!
Brilliant!
Rob ,job's good , but to try also give measurements in millimeters for us in UK and Europe , Thanks mate .
good job. Thanks
Wow, that is a great idea to add jaws on the top, now I gotta change my plans for the vise I'm about to build :)
Well, the puzzle has me stymied - the fifth and last words. I'll have to get in a bit of workshop time and see where I dance and maybe that'll give me a clue. Cheers Rob.
nice job!
Both twin screw vids are bang on
Inspirational
TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!!! I WILL DEFINATELY BUILD THIS FOR MY SHOP THANK YOU SIR.
Another well thought out and executed project. I plan on building one of these and adding it to my bench. THANK YOU!
Very clever idea, nicely done. Thanks for the inspiration and all the details and plans! Saturday safe.
Great job I have a small area to work in I will adapt it to fit
I might make this instead of the standard moon I was contemplating. One of the things that first drew me to your channel was your use of contrasting woods like I do. Especially padauk and pau Amarillo. 2 of my favorites.
Brilliant, Rob! Really fantastic work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
WOW!
Thanks for this build. I can see incorperating this into my shop.
Nice!
Nice! Love the quick release, great idea!
Been thinking about a Moxon vise for awhile, but always something else going on it seems. If I ever get to it this would be the way to go. Would be great for laying out, lining up, pilot drilling and connecting 2 pieces of whatever together.
Like it I will make this 😊
Another good video and great idea
Very nice, Rob!
I had an idea... instead of buying a drill bit and tap, you could cut two nuts (the same size the threads as the carriage bolts, obviously) in half and weld them to the steel plate. This would also give the carriage bolts more threads making it less likely to strip out. Just a thought.
Came looking for a comment like this but I was going to suggest epoxying a nut into 3/4 thick wood and then cut it like he did.
Gives more threads like you said but also gives more material to grab when opening the clamping action
Nice work.. I really like your quick-release concept. Where do I get that large tap and bit?
nice handles
SIR, DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR YOUR ONE OF A KIND MARKING GUAGE ? I HAVE SEVERAL PICS BUT STILL CANT FOR SURE SEE HOW THE LED IS MOUNTED INTO THE BAR.