Dogleg vise plan preview
The completed chop with screw and handwheel.
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About the plansThe Shigshop plans are downloaded and easily navigated via a browser.
Included are easily printed 2d drawings (via a .pdf file) The plans were developed via a CAD program called Sketchup. The Sketchup model is included along with some basic instructions on how to navigate within the Sketchup program (a free download is available). If you just want to build and not mess around with CAD software, just use the 2d drawings - Sketchup isn't required to build this vise. Also included are a material list, a supplier/parts list, and browser based instructions that have many photos and descriptions stepping you through the complete process to build your vise. |
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Leg vises are beautiful things. Just looking at one makes you want to clamp up a work piece and get to work. And their ease of use must be experienced! I've put together a nice set of plans and building instructions for this vise. It's a simple way to get a very nice leg vise which was inexpensive to build - it cost about $100 in parts.
The bench and wagon vise plans are also available.
Roubo bench plan preview
Wagon vise plan preview
A complete set of bench and vise plans are also available at a discount.
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The bench and wagon vise plans are also available.
Roubo bench plan preview
Wagon vise plan preview
A complete set of bench and vise plans are also available at a discount.
Buy Shigshop plans
The acme screw with lathe turned shoulders.
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The acme screw requires some shoulders to be turned or ground on it. I used a small metal lathe, but have done similar shoulders on a bench grinder. Were you to build this vise and didn't have a way to make these shoulders, you could find a local machinist, shop, or online service to do it. Of course a friend with a metal lathe is always a good choice ;).
Using a bench grinder is a good option. I have some free plans to build a bench grinder table that can be used for these types of shoulders. Click here for details on that. And if you don't have a bench grinder, your savings from building this vise instead of buying one can get you another tool, in this case, a bench grinder - 2 new tools for less than the price of 1! For the rest of the vise, typical woodworking machines were used such as a table saw, band saw, drill press, cordless drill, hand plane, etc. Although various other tools could have been substituted. |
The chain mechanism. The dogleg has a dog chain...
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An important feature of the vise is the chain mechanism that ensures the chop remains parallel with the leg.
Click here to go to the roubo style homepage where there is a video that shows the vise in action. The plans include instructions to build the chain mechanism, but some metal working tools would be required. I used a small lathe and milling machine. An alternative is to buy the chain pieces from Ancora Yacht Services. Click here for details. Please let them know Shigshop sent ya! Click here to buy Shigshop.com plans. |
