How to use a multi-purpose vice |
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All types of multi-purpose vice can be used by following these simple instructions: | |||
Before you begin |
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Step 1 – Mount viceBefore using your vice, make sure it is securely mounted onto a stable surface, such as a workbench. For more information on mounting, visit . |
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Using your vice |
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Step 2 – Open vice jawsTo open the vice jaws, turn the handle in an anti-clockwise direction. |
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Keep turning the handle until the jaws are wide enough to fit the workpiece within them. | |||
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Step 3 – Use jaw padsIf there is any risk of damaging or marring the workpiece then make sure to place jaw pads on the jaw surfaces before you clamp your object. |
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Step 4 – Place workpiecePlace your workpiece within the jaws of the vice, with the back of the workpiece resting on the stationary jaw’s surface. |
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Ensure that the are to be worked on is as close to the edge of the jaws as possible. This will avoid any unwanted vibrations when completing tasks, such as sawing, chipping, filing or drilling. | |||
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Step 5 – Close vice jawsTurn the handle in a clockwise direction to move the sliding jaw inwards, thus closing the vice jaws around the workpiece. |
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Keep rotating the handle until the jaws have a firm grip on the workpiece | |||
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Step 6 – Support workpieceSupport the end of long workpieces with an adjustable stand (or something similar) to prevent putting extra strain onto the vice. |
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The workpiece is now securely clamped and ready to be worked on! | |||
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