Installing a woodworking vice on my workbench ended up being trickier than i thought it would be. having cleaned it up, and made some jaws for it, i thought installation would be relatively easy.. Simple mounting. the easiest installation entails making spacer blocks to set the tops of the metal jaws below the bench surface while screwing the vise to the underside of a bench.. A cast-iron woodworking vise is easy to install and a great addition to any bench. in this video, ed pirnik shows you how to mount one to your workbench, using a spacer block and a full length inside jaw apron. later, ed shows how to drill dog holes so they are aligned properly with your vise, and.
7 thoughts on “ installing a front-mounted workbench vise ” marvin mcconoughey july 19, 2015 at 7:51 pm this is a great looking vise installation that conveys a strong image of professionalism and precision.. Install the lag screws up through the casting into the bottom of the bench with a 3/8" socket on a driver or wrench. re-install the tapered liner with the remaining 5/8" #10 wood screws.. If you are installing a bench top vise, place the vise in position and mark where the holes will be. drill the holes right through the bench top and bolt the vise into the top. to install an edge cast-iron vise, remove the front jaw, screw and side bars to make the vise lighter and easier to work with..
