Small carpenter's vise with quick adjustment and swiveling pressure plate jUUMA

Heavy woodworking vises in general can be a real alternative to the front vise of a traditional workbench and are indispensable in many workshops, not least for reasons of flexibility.

A sturdy worktop is all that is needed to attach the vise exactly where it is needed. Unlike a pre-made workbench, there is no fixed position, which is a clear advantage, as is the benefit of quick and easy installation.

As the next evolution, in addition to the quick adjustment, which is especially useful for frequently changing material thicknesses, a swivel pressure plate is now added. The latter reliably clamps even tapered workpieces.

If necessary, the supplied soft jaws can be replaced with custom-made ones. Especially if the moving jaw is to accommodate bench dogs, it is advisable to use significantly thicker material.

The extremely strong U-profile is not only a central component of this unique woodworking vise but also covers the precisely machined trapezoidal-thread spindle, protecting it from dust, shavings, and sawdust. The massive vise handle is equipped with O-rings to dampen the impact at the end position. The high weight also leaves no doubt about its solidity.

The silk-matte to matte dark blue, tending towards anthracite, color scheme is pleasant to the eye. No comparison to high-gloss paint in shock colors!

Function Quick Adjustment:

As with other similar constructions, to activate the mechanism, the vise handle must be turned counterclockwise. After about two turns, the movable jaw can be pulled out as needed. To fix the workpiece to be processed, the jaw is pushed against it. By turning the vise handle clockwise, the workpiece is finally clamped firmly.

To protect the mechanism from premature wear, the rule also applies here: Do not tighten as firmly as possible, but only as tightly as necessary! Specifically: If the workpiece no longer moves under load, it is sufficiently fixed.

Increasing Clamping Capacity:

To achieve a larger clamping capacity, the swivel plate is removable. For this purpose, simply remove the pin with the retaining ring at the front. Then lift the clamping plate slightly, making the hole for the pin in the securing bolt, which resembles a round bench dog, visible. The pin can be easily removed with a screwdriver or other suitable tool. The assembly is equally simple, ensuring that the hole faces „forward.” The pin then finds its way after lifting or lowering and rotating the swivel plate.