Bench vises are an integral part of any workstation whether it is fixed or mobile.
Bench vise parts and functions.
Bench vises or workbench vice vise in particular attach directly to a workbench to hold the workpiece during operations such as sawing planing and drilling.
Vises have two parallel jaws one fixed and the other movable threaded in and out by a screw and lever.
The base of the bench vise is the part which is bolted onto your workbench.
Bench vises make work such as sanding finishing chipping sawing and welding easier by freeing the operator s hands to perform the needed task.
A bench vise b machine vise c hand vise a vise american english or vice other english speaking countries is a mechanical apparatus used to secure an object to allow work to be performed on it.
Depending on the model of bench vise if you want you can swivel the base around to achieve the ideal angle for your work.
Many people with a workbench or work counter who do construction or home improvement projects can benefit from having access to a bench vise and some people invent some very creative uses for their bench.
The primary function of any vise is to hold an object safety and securely so that it can be worked on.
Or sometimes clamped into place.