Author Topic: Leg vise (Read 22238 times)

Boatman · « **on:** July 06, 2012, 11:00 PM »

Any body here have a leg vise in your shop?

Kev · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2012, 03:27 AM »

I don't - but if I ever have the space, time and inclination, I'll incorporate one like this in a new bench ...

http://toolmonger.com/2009/07/20/tool-pr0n-benchcrafted-glide-leg-vise/

Boatman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2012, 10:37 AM »

Really? 700 views and no ones got a leg vise. Anyway this is what I've been working on. Maybe it will get a conversation started.

fdengel · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2012, 11:50 AM »

I had to consult Google to see what it was...

Boatman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2012, 07:02 PM »

More info and a review on a friends website found here. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/AYSLegViseChainAdjuster.html
While you're there check out the rest of his site he's got a lot of good info there. Sorry not much Festool however.
Jim

wooden · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:47 AM »

I have a leg vise on my main bench - simple iron screw operated.

I like it a lot better than a typical steel front vise. Leather faces really aid in material holding without needing to overly tighten.

Richard/RMW · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2012, 07:26 AM »

Jim,

Just wanted to complement you on the idea and execution, it looks great! Simple, clean and it even visually fits right into a traditional workbench.

Good luck with the product.

RMW

RonWen · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2012, 02:53 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on August 22, 2012, 07:02 PM

More info and a review on a friends website found here. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/AYSLegViseChainAdjuster.html
While you're there check out the rest of his site he's got a lot of good info there. Sorry not much Festool however.
Jim

That is a very clever design -- no messing with draw pin hole adjustments.

Jim Kirkpatrick · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:19 PM »

Sorry, I'm late to this post. I have a Benchcrafted leg vise like Kev posted above. I like it very much! Jameel's coming out with a new "crisscross" vise I would look hard at. Eliminates the need to stoop over and adjust the leg pin.

RonWen · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:00 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kirkpatrick on August 23, 2012, 03:19 PM

Sorry, I'm late to this post. I have a Benchcrafted leg vise like Kev posted above. I like it very much! Jameel's coming out with a new "crisscross" vise I would look hard at. Eliminates the need to stoop over and adjust the leg pin.

"Everything old is new again" -- The St. Peter's Cross leg vise adjuster has been around quite awhile however it's great that Jameel has updated it & making it available.

Jim Kirkpatrick · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2012, 09:51 AM »

Quote from: RonWen on August 23, 2012, 05:00 PM

Quote from: Jim Kirkpatrick on August 23, 2012, 03:19 PM
Sorry, I'm late to this post. I have a Benchcrafted leg vise like Kev posted above. I like it very much! Jameel's coming out with a new "crisscross" vise I would look hard at. Eliminates the need to stoop over and adjust the leg pin.

"Everything old is new again" -- The St. Peter's Cross leg vise adjuster has been around quite awhile however it's great that Jameel has updated it & making it available.

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Semantics, Ron. Of course I meant "new to Benchcrafted"

RonWen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2012, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kirkpatrick on August 24, 2012, 09:51 AM

Quote from: RonWen on August 23, 2012, 05:00 PM
Quote from: Jim Kirkpatrick on August 23, 2012, 03:19 PM
Sorry, I'm late to this post. I have a Benchcrafted leg vise like Kev posted above. I like it very much! Jameel's coming out with a new "crisscross" vise I would look hard at. Eliminates the need to stoop over and adjust the leg pin.

"Everything old is new again" -- The St. Peter's Cross leg vise adjuster has been around quite awhile however it's great that Jameel has updated it & making it available.

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Semantics, Ron. Of course I meant "new to Benchcrafted"

The "new to us"

Benchcrafted adjuster should be a big improvement over their old "pin" adjusters.

I would also take a serious look at Len Hovarter's quick adjust vises -- very strong, very fast.
http://www.hovartercustomvise.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=52

Boatman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2012, 11:25 AM »

I up loaded some instructions for installation of the upper sprocket. I would love to know if it all makes sense to everyone.You can find it here. Instructions
It will take you from here.

To here.

Thanks

RonWen · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2012, 12:33 PM »

The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

Boatman · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2012, 09:55 PM »

Hi all, for anyone interested, I've now got the chain kits on the market. They can be found here http://ancorayachtservice.com/?page_id=221 thanks for everyone's input.
Jim

Boatman · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2012, 10:30 PM »

There is a review of the chain leg vise over in the reviews forum found here http://festoolownersgroup.com/other-tool-reviews/roubo-bench-modification/ thanks very much.

Bob Gerritsen · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2012, 01:01 PM »

Wow, that is a clever design! Took me a while to figure out how this is working, very nice. I might be in contact soon as I'm planning building a new workbench, do you ship to Europe (Switzerland)?

Cheers, Bob.

greg mann · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2012, 02:47 PM »

Quote from: Bob Gerritsen on November 13, 2012, 01:01 PM

Wow, that is a clever design! Took me a while to figure out how this is working, very nice. I might be in contact soon as I'm planning building a new workbench, do you ship to Europe (Switzerland)?

Cheers, Bob.

Can't ship to Switzerland, it's land-locked!

Jay Knoll · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2012, 03:01 PM »

Quote from: greg mann on November 13, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote from: Bob Gerritsen on November 13, 2012, 01:01 PM
Wow, that is a clever design! Took me a while to figure out how this is working, very nice. I might be in contact soon as I'm planning building a new workbench, do you ship to Europe (Switzerland)?

Cheers, Bob.

Can't ship to Switzerland, it's land-locked!

Actually..................

http://www.european-waterways.eu/e/info/switzerland/index.php

Frank Pellow · « **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2012, 04:40 PM »

Quote from: greg mann on November 13, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote from: Bob Gerritsen on November 13, 2012, 01:01 PM
Wow, that is a clever design! Took me a while to figure out how this is working, very nice. I might be in contact soon as I'm planning building a new workbench, do you ship to Europe (Switzerland)?

Cheers, Bob.

Can't ship to Switzerland, it's land-locked!

Thanks for the laugh Greg.

Boatman · « **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2012, 06:34 PM »

I've sent one to Australia and I've got one lined up for Finland and New Zealand. I'd be glad to add Switzerland to the list. The other counties added about $15 USD to the shipping. Plus what ever import fees on your end.
Jim