Machining a Forged Wilton Vise Handle Part 2

We finish the machining on the vise handle that was forged by Scott over at The Essential Craftsman. This handle is for a Wilton vise he and his son Nate are restoring.
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[@samueltaylor4989]

Who else was screaming “no don’t break that edge”!! Glad you caught yourself.

[@mike94560]

I think that leaving a small area that shows the forging origin is pretty cool.

[@tomcole3846]

This video has been one of my favorites of all time and I can’t quite put my finger on why. I loved the whole process, from the forging to the end result. Well done!

[@Abom79]

Really glad to hear how much you've enjoyed it!

[@Edition89]

The little bit of the forge marking on the shaft is nice. It gives it character and a story. Great job.

[@boyscoutalchemist]

How to over-engineer a vise handle, and done with style, good work Adam. I loved it.

[@tomp538]

Another nice project; that probably sets a record for the most expensive vice handle! Great job!

[@TheHarryMaddison]

Thank-you Adam. It's so weird, but i feel a profound sense of peace watching these videos.

[@willisworms]

I cant agree more, not only are Adams videos informative, they are "feel good" and calming as well

[@randomperson8695]

Adam does for machining what Bob Ross did for painting. I've never machined anything in my life but I love watching his videos, they pull you in like a really good nature documentary.

[@pyroman590]

Adam, only you could have made me fall in love with a vice handle! That was a very satisfying project to watch. Keep it up buddy!

[@johncrisman576]

Beautiful work! You are such a craftsman with a sensitive touch.

[@robertschmidt6383]

Wow, can't even tell where the two pieces meet when screwed together. Awesome job.

[@robertappleyard7053]

At first I was a bit put of by the low spots on the shaft, but now thinking about it as the owner I'd want them there if I forged it myself. Well done Adam.

[@dbennett4]

"They can handle that!" best part of the episode

[@speed488]

You do tremendous work Adam! Thanks for taking the time to do those videos. Awesome stuff!

[@joelkton1]

Adam, I'm watching this video before going to work. So relaxing before I have to hit the deck with a bunch of kids in middle school. Love your work.

[@jhbonarius]

Strong thread locking loctite should be sufficient. I mean: that stuff is used for heavy duty applications. What extra abuse will a handle ball experience?? No need to ruin your beautiful finish with a hole

[@joelkton1]

I wouldn't even loctite it; I would be taking that thing off all the time to show friends Adam's work. Beautiful.

[@calebtews9502]

Yeah I agree. Green Loctite is meant essentially for threads that will never be undone

[@rodmoore5101]

I can't get over how beautiful that 6 jaw chuck is. Nice work!

[@largecarken8504]

Beautiful rod with two balls that set it off. You guys are true craftsman and it would be great if everything could be produced with this care and quality.

[@pmchamlee]

Spot on great job, Adam! Scott and Nate have a gold mine in their association with you. 🤠

[@anders.2259]

The sound of perfection, the click you hear when the knob surface meet the rods surface! Epic! 😁

[@billsales7237]

I really enjoy that project there that was a wonderful part you just built.

[@tomoakhill8825]

At 23:30 Adam begins to show us what he has done; the finished part. It is this sort of feature of his videos that makes them so soul satisfying. Adam really knows how much we want to see the result of his master craftsmanship, and he shows us with great video, and stills. Further he takes his time so we can *see* the results without being rushed.

[@Abom79]

I think the close up and pictures help show the details of the final product, something that's harder to see with the Gopro camera.

[@dorightal4965]

Another fine piece of work! Congrats on the Marriage! A man is not complete until he is married. Then he is finished! (I've been finished for over 54 years. Same gal all that time!)

[@andrewwilliams8365]

Good job dude. To quote AvE. She's a bonny. A beauty. And a joy forever.

[@mattholden5]

Spectacular fit on that threaded joint

[@robfinney9289]

"Yeah. My vice cost ten bucks. The handle cost a hundred." Best looking vice handle I've ever seen. I liked the touch with the low spots. Can barely see the seam only because I know its there. Looks great Adam.

[@paulsullivan6392]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series. You sir have a major skill set...along with a tremendous machine shop. Thanks so much for posting this series.

[@darrenholden4457]

Great job and congratulations to you and abby on your wedding All the best from the uk😎

[@greghare2035]

The last scene was the hands of a craftsman holding the work of two craftsmen. Sadly I had a H.R man call me in reference to a former employee, I told him the man was an excellent craftsman. His reply, "what's a craftsman" it hit me not only are we loosing our craftsmen we are losing the word. Good work.

[@richardhead8264]

Adam, the video and stills of the finished product were *_Major Eye-Candy!!_*_ Thanks!!_

[@josimon6229]

That's a work of art Adam.

[@geoffkeeler5106]

Just beautiful work Adam. As ever. Your dad and grandad must be really proud of you!

[@robertblackman3451]

I hope you and Scott both know how much you're helping the home gamer. We learn something knew every video and then go apply the skills in the shop.

[@63256325N]

Turned out great! I'm sure Scott will be pleased. Thanks for the video.

[@SimonHollandfilms]

Lovely to see your skilled work.

[@StraightThread]

That's a jewel! Very cool to do a collaboration. Heck of a story for a simple-looking vise hand.

[@Rubbernecker]

God damn, you are an artist! That seam is invisible! Amazing craftsmanship!!

[@youcoulduseit7492]

Always good to see ya adam. Everyone down there says Loctite it. I like the blue locktite. glad to see things are goin well and gave it a thumbs up.

[@georgegreene3685]

Nice work Adam, and I enjoy your stills at the end. Thanks.

[@zvonibab]

Always pleasure to watch your videos and learning something new, Cheers Adam

[@imagineaworld]

Turned out beautiful just like all your work!

[@Davebaker364]

That turned out awesome! 👍👏🙏🇺🇸😀

[@JamesDedmon]

That is an awesome project, IHMO if you use green bearing mount loctite it would be sufficient to keep it together and be as permanent as pinning it.

[@shjashari]

Abom you are a awesom machinist

[@jerrycoleman2610]

Adam, i absolutely enjoyed your video thanks for sharing.!.!.!.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I agree- nice handle. It's hard to believe this started as a coil spring section.

[@edmac8212]

Wilton vice with craftsmen handle great work

[@scarface-39]

Amazing how that seam just disappears!

[@sparkyinanissan]

Looks like wall art to me. Loving the 6 jaw chuck, awesome bit of kit.

[@garyfromwxm5511]

Phenomenal craftsmanship, resulting in a piece of engineering beauty, at worst Loctite, but not drilling and pinning, after such care has been taken in making this item, it is not a mass produced replacement to be abused and beat on, but machined excellence to be examined and admired , as one part of a restoration project.

[@xenonram]

I agree with just Loctite, for the fact it's all that is necessary, but not that nonsense at the end. It's a replacement handle that will be used as a till it's meant to be.

[@Mishn0]

I like the hand forge witness marks. They add to the look of the project I think. I agree with the non-pinners, too. Just loctite it.

[@MarkK01]

Another great video Adam. To bad you couldn't put your company logo on the edge of the shaft where the ball screws into. That way when someone else gets the vise years down the road. When they take it apart they can read Abom79 and say who the heck is this. Kind of like a time capsule.

[@robm9860]

Great job. Craftsmanship goes a long way.

[@ian-c.01]

I love to see how much care you put into your work, seriously cool man ! I also couldn't help noticing that your clothes are still growing, that's also cool !

[@keith73z28]

IT may be just a vice handle, but that is bad ass! Looks sweet.

[@digitalradiohacker]

"We're going to go an inch deep". AVE has a similar viewpoint: "Just the tip, and only for a minute".

[@tmcom]

Heat release loctite might be a good choice, can’t remember the number off hand.

[@jlucasound]

Beautiful Job Adam, as usual. You left "just enough" of the forged surface. I watched this wearing my new Abom79 Hoodie. Thanks, Adam!! (I'm in CT; cold up here this week.)

[@Abom79]

Thanks for the support and glad to hear you'r sporting that hoodie!

[@fiorevitola880]

Very clean job, but I wouldn't expect anything less.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Beautiful job mate, thanks for sharing. Matty🇦🇺

[@johnapel2856]

Wow, that joint just disappeared. Nice. Thanks.

[@N1RKW]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: You do amazing work, Adam!

[@TheDutchGuy110]

finally i've been waiting for the continuation of this project

[@willwyatt7023]

Love, love, LOVE these collaboration projects and their videos. Thanks a bunch, Adam.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Great to hear & see a true craftsman at work👍Thx✌️

[@williamsquires3070]

Why does this video make me want a tap wrench? 🤔 Oh, and a lathe, too. 😁

[@carlpenney901]

A job well done you are a true master of your trade.

[@Hoaxer51]

As fast as that lathe is turning when you’re cutting threads, they should call you Sure Hand!

[@mickles1975]

Yeah. That was amazing.

[@had2galsinthebooth]

Isn't it on autofeed for that step? I don't really know much,mostly just a few things I picked up here watching.

[@Wolfy_80]

​@@had2galsinthebooth it is, but you have to stop it at the rigt time before hitting the Shoulder :)

[@had2galsinthebooth]

@@Wolfy_80 Ok,got it,TY much man.

[@Abom79]

My Dad always said you have to be "Quick draw McGraw"

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Great Project, Beautiful, job well done.

[@Abrikosmanden]

That turned out absolutely beautiful. The threads and the joint are spectacular, and I love those few forging marks that are left to show its origin. Nice job!

[@chieft3357]

Very nice work. I'll bet that not many can say they have a vice handle made like that one. I know I would be proud to own such a piece of work. :-)

[@bcbloc02]

You need a mini makers stamp you could put on the end of the threaded rod.😎

[@renebourbeau1671]

You do beautiful work.

[@horneygeorgeforge7079]

as usual very nice work! I live about 35 mi north of Scott & Nate. hope you have a fun trip. !

[@JohnBare747]

You easily got a handle on that project for Scott.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Wonderful Job Adam .. You made a father, son & Abom project happen .. ENJOYED !

[@mikebeacom4883]

And for the excessively complicated method of ball holding- mill an aluminum collet for the 6 jaw chuck, with a pointy screw in the back for the center drill.

[@lemagreengreen]

That's a satisfyingly well made vice handle :)

[@memybikeni9931]

I wouldn’t pin it, seems a shame to. Shame about the low spots on the shaft as well but a great looking vice handle. Excellent work Adam.

[@larrysnyder3475]

Outstanding job man

[@cdw3423]

Why would you go to all the work to drill and pin it? With a few drops of red loctite, it will not be coming off.

[@NellisNelson]

I think it is to give it a more blacksmihed look and feel.

[@hwydog905]

Amazing, Adam in only 1 hour of posting and you have over 46oo views. so many learn so much from your channel.

[@DanSheldon48]

Great video Adam thanks for sharing, I think you should have added your makers mark.

[@izzynutz2000]

Absolutely beautiful work Adam...!

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Nicely done

[@timhopper8688]

Dont even own a vise but I want that handle!!! Beautiful work and fascinating process to watch.

[@ron827]

Seamless! Loctite would certainly be adequate.

[@bcwrangler]

My youtube journey has done a complete 360......The Essential Craftsman to AvE then Abom. Nice job on the handle! ....Cheers

[@andrewd.1113]

WOW another great job! I like the still photos at the end.

[@danielson9579]

I like that parting tool

[@nolandraper3504]

Both of you have great channels! Very nice fit Abom.

[@carver3419]

Super Nice ... With Wilton Bullets so highly prized, this one even exceeds that with a magic Abom custom handle. A modest suggestion: they could cut a couple of neoprene washers for "bumpers" at each end.

[@joopterwijn]

Maybe the spec house 🏡 is a abom-nest? You love the neighborhood....?

[@dominicpetruzzelli3134]

Another beautiful job Adam, I was particularly interested to see the procedure you were going to use....again I learned something new

[@by14996]

Wow what fit and finish, invisible seam line, awesome work Adam! Be great to see another video of yours with you just cutting and taping, very instructional to see it done right! :)

[@MaturePatriot]

Great work. Glad to see you cover the ways when using the emery cloth. Some on youtube don't. I love the closeup still pictures at the end. See you next time.

[@unclebobsbees4899]

Abom looked like that reforged spring was easy to cut. Great work as usual.

[@quiettime6871]

Another way would have been to part off the ball with a longer straight section, chuck on that, thread, screw it on and then turn the end back round

[@donniebeall8152]

Awesome work love the seamless look

[@geneelliott3230]

I would install an 'O' ring or hose rubber washer to keep the new handle from damage if dropped during use.

[@TheDutyPaid]

Yes an O ring is a good idea to fit.

[@agentbertram4769]

Beautiful Job Adam! Fine work.