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A Moxon Vise, named after Joseph Moxon (who described the vise in his book titled Mechanick Exercises), is a great vise, and best of all it is easy to build yourself. A Moxon vise is especially useful for cutting dovetails and sawing because it holds the material rock solid, and the middle of the vise is not obstructed by vise hardware. All you need is some 8/4 hardwood for the jaws and our Rob Cosman Moxon Vise Hardware Kit to make whatever vise size Moxon bise best suit your needs.
I've been a traditional blacksmith and woodworker for over thirty years. I generally build my own tools, benches and fixtures. My studio includes saw mill, machine shop, blacksmith shop, woodshop, tin shop, leather shop etc....
I have recently started an architecture and construction program at a small public school where I teach traditional wood and metal work.
This means that my time is limited, and I won't make all the tools for/with the students. For the first time in my career I find myself buying from others and I've been thrilled to find independent artisans such as Rob.
The kit arrived in a timely fashion and having the additional pieces sourced and included were a much appreciated time savings. Set up was fast and easy. I was able to have young children with nothing but spade bits and a brace put together a great vise with minimal instruction using construction lumber. The best part for me is that when they inevitably trash the jaws we can easily replace them.
We made elongated holes in the chop which allows it to accommodate wide tapers as well.
For 20 minutes of time we've got a great vise that has already helped to build several boxes a vanity, a joint stool, and a golf club! The long screws are fantastic as we work with a variety of thicknesses.
Thanks Rob!
Excellent quality
Just today, I finished my Moxon vise using Rob’s kit. I no longer have excuses to stop me from learning how to use hand tools to create better joinery. Today I also created my first practice dovetail joint - I’ve lots to learn, but I think I did pretty well for the very first time.
I designed the vise to clamp onto my workbench, is using hold downs and dog holes. It also attaches to the end of my main bench to use as a twin screw end vise.
Packaged nicely, easy to assemble, and works great for cutting dovetails!
The vise kit arrived promptly and in good condition. Easy to assemble.
Thanks for making this available, David
