In Tricks of the Trade

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I don’t use my machinist’s vise often enough to dedicate any of my limited bench space to it. Instead, I keep it tucked under a nearby cabinet for occasional use. I bolted the vise to a board that has a heavy cleat glued to its front edge, which allows me to clamp the whole setup in my bench vise. It’s a quick and easy changeover that provides for secure mounting in use. — Paul Anthony

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