I made my first Moxon vise a year ago using kit hardware. After a year using it I learned a few improvements I want to make watching this video. First, my handles each have single wings and do not spin as evenly or far as a more balanced handle. Second I did not elongate the holes in the front chop. Third, the rear only uses a single nut for securing the bolt. Your design using two recessed nuts will work much better. I use hold it’s to secure mine. An incredibly useful device.Thanks for the video. Stu
Cheers Stu, You can probably get half thickness nuts which would sort the one improvement out with less work if your rear jaw is a little slim to recess two regular ones.
@@mitchwoodwork Thank, Mitch. My rear chop was made from an off cut of 12/4 maple so I probably have plenty of thickness, but half nuts will reduce the amount of work.
That is a project I have been considering for qite a while. I have a slab of a wood I'm calling mulberry, though it might be something else entirely, that would be perfect. Consider me inspired. Thanks Mitch. PS Great logo too. 😁😎
Cheers Mitch! Is the moxon vice only in "floating" version? I ask because I thought I saw some woodworking videos with a moxxon vice built-in a workbench..
Cheers Steve. I've heard good reports using softwoods like Douglas fir, through all reasonably stable hardwoods like mahogany, sapele, beech, oak, maple. I prefer a thicker board, as it's more stable to use on the bench, but a one inch front jaw would be fine. The leather linings are great to increase grab with less force, and are well worth it in my mind.
Nice video, Mitch.
You did a nice job!
The Moxon Vice looks great and is also very versatile.
Cheers Gunter. Really enjoying it.
I made my first Moxon vise a year ago using kit hardware. After a year using it I learned a few improvements I want to make watching this video. First, my handles each have single wings and do not spin as evenly or far as a more balanced handle. Second I did not elongate the holes in the front chop. Third, the rear only uses a single nut for securing the bolt. Your design using two recessed nuts will work much better. I use hold it’s to secure mine. An incredibly useful device.Thanks for the video. Stu
Cheers Stu, You can probably get half thickness nuts which would sort the one improvement out with less work if your rear jaw is a little slim to recess two regular ones.
@@mitchwoodwork Thank, Mitch. My rear chop was made from an off cut of 12/4 maple so I probably have plenty of thickness, but half nuts will reduce the amount of work.
Excellent video once again Mitch. The peacock feather looks amazing.
Thanks again!
Very well done >>> great idea .
Gripping stuff Mitch!
Haha, very good🤣
That is a project I have been considering for qite a while.
I have a slab of a wood I'm calling mulberry, though it might be something else entirely, that would be perfect.
Consider me inspired.
Thanks Mitch.
PS Great logo too. 😁😎
Cheers Dave. It's a neat piece of kit to have around, I think you'll be pleased if you make one.
Cheers Mitch! Is the moxon vice only in "floating" version? I ask because I thought I saw some woodworking videos with a moxxon vice built-in a workbench..
You're right, it's possible to use some, or all, of the front apron as a double screw (Moxon) vice.
@@mitchwoodwork Thank you!
Nice work mitch
Thanks Peter
Perfect timing Mitch. Thanks for the useful tips within this video. Can you suggest types of wood for the jaws?
Cheers Steve.
I've heard good reports using softwoods like Douglas fir, through all reasonably stable hardwoods like mahogany, sapele, beech, oak, maple.
I prefer a thicker board, as it's more stable to use on the bench, but a one inch front jaw would be fine.
The leather linings are great to increase grab with less force, and are well worth it in my mind.
@@mitchwoodwork Thanks Mitch. Keep up the great work. Cheers.
It almost looks like your enjoying spinning those handles a little much there Mitch.
Haha, very true.
Can I ask where you got the kit?
Sure, WDS Components in the UK
I always thought a vise more useful than a vice.