Q: Can this vise mount without drilling into my bench?
Yes, this carvers vise has two flats on its base, so it can be clamped in any standard vise instead of bolted down.
05G2001 - Veritas Carver's Vise
A good carver's vise should be adjustable in all three axes. This one has full rotation in two axes and 3" of height adjustment in the third axis. But more important, it has controlled release; when you relieve the clamping pressure, a combination of internal springs and O-rings provides residual resistance so that your work does not suddenly fall or rotate. You can reposition the work and adjust it exactly to your liking without needing three hands. This feature virtually eliminates accidental damage.
The vise can be bolted directly to a bench or clamped in any standard vise; the base has two flats on it. Alternatively, the vise can be side or top mounted through any standard 3/4" dia. dog hole using the auxiliary rod/sleeve/wing-nut assembly, usable on benches from 5/8" to 4" thick.
Finally, the body is arched to let work overhang the edge of a bench when top mounted, giving maximum flexibility of use. The body is made from ZA-12 (an alloy as strong as cast iron but less brittle, at only 80% of the weight) with a solid brass hub and a repositionable gyratory locking lever. It has three screw slots with bottom counter-bevels for standard wood screws.
Included is a 3 1/2" dia. by 1/2" thick mounting plate with a steel rod. For quick interchange of workpieces, spare 3 1/2" dia. mounting plates are available. For mounting smaller pieces, such as duck heads or bird carvings, a 2" dia. mounting plate with rod is available as an accessory. Made in Canada.
Yes, this carvers vise has two flats on its base, so it can be clamped in any standard vise instead of bolted down.
No, internal springs and O-rings provide controlled release, so the work holds its position instead of falling or spinning as you ease the pressure.
It uses the standard 3/4" dog hole size, and works on benches from 5/8" to 4" thick.
Yes, an optional 2" diameter mounting plate is available for smaller pieces such as duck heads or bird carvings.
It's cast from ZA-12 alloy, which is as strong as cast iron but about 20% lighter, paired with a solid brass hub.
| Materials | ZA-12 zinc alloy body; solid brass hub |
| Dimensions | 3" height adjustment; mounting plate 3 1/2" dia. × 1/2" thick (included) |
| Compatibility | Fits standard vise clamping; fits any 3/4" dog hole; fits benches 5/8" to 4" thick |
| Includes | Carver's vise; 3 1/2" mounting plate with steel rod |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Carver's Vise
A good carver's vise should be adjustable in all three axes. This one has full rotation in two axes and 3" of height adjustment in the third axis. But more important, it has controlled release; when you relieve the clamping pressure, a combination of internal springs and O-rings provides residual resistance so that your work does not suddenly fall or rotate. You can reposition the work and adjust it exactly to your liking without needing three hands. This feature virtually eliminates accidental damage.
The vise can be bolted directly to a bench or clamped in any standard vise; the base has two flats on it. Alternatively, the vise can be side or top mounted through any standard 3/4" dia. dog hole using the auxiliary rod/sleeve/wing-nut assembly, usable on benches from 5/8" to 4" thick.
Finally, the body is arched to let work overhang the edge of a bench when top mounted, giving maximum flexibility of use. The body is made from ZA-12 (an alloy as strong as cast iron but less brittle, at only 80% of the weight) with a solid brass hub and a repositionable gyratory locking lever. It has three screw slots with bottom counter-bevels for standard wood screws.
Included is a 3 1/2" dia. by 1/2" thick mounting plate with a steel rod. For quick interchange of workpieces, spare 3 1/2" dia. mounting plates are available. For mounting smaller pieces, such as duck heads or bird carvings, a 2" dia. mounting plate with rod is available as an accessory. Made in Canada.
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