The Moxon Vise LEGACY // History comes alive B4WMT #10

The double screw vise, also known as the Moxon vise, is a bench appliance that's at least hundreds of years old and more than likely predates the single screw vise. But what is its story? This one has a story, and we go a little into the history of it. We'll also explore why this might be better than the single screw carpenter vise...and why we should move back to it. We'll explore its features, show how to build a basic version as well as an advanced version. I think you'll be surprised by this beautiful bench appliance!
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[@FixitFingers]

I love the combo of history and practical production. The Quad-Screw should be patented 😁

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent video! Never knew that about the Moxon vise! I will definitely keep making things! 👍👍

[@liamlapierre329]

Dude! Love this! You, my friend are a very smart man. Love your research, your passion and your presentation. A true master of this craft. Appreciate you sir! Keep bringing your wisdom! With you on this constant journey! Cheers!

[@MCsCreations]

Really brilliant work, Rob! Thanks a bunch for all the tips and history lesson! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@FiveTrackTape]

Thanks for this. I'd wondered when and where the term Moxon vise came about. As a bookbinder I've used this type of vise for at least 30 years and only recently heard it called a Moxon vise. Binders call it a Lying press or finishing press and only rarely attach it to a bench.

[@SebR-FR]

Hi. I really like the quick release mechanism - it's a great addition to a moxon made with "normal" screw I think. Personnaly I don't have this problem because I use quick clamps - I made a groove of the thickness of the clamp's bar on the sides of a bench bull (a trunk of a beam with grooves & notches basicly) to keep the clamps in place and also in the removable front jaws.

[@johnnyb95678]

Thank you so much. I always enjoy your straght forward approach to solvng problms! Thank you!

[@daschwa95]

I now have an idea how to modify my vise for wider functionality. Thanks!

[@PPG9944]

I very much enjoyed this video. I've been meaning to make one of these for a long time.

[@marcelocarretero2469]

Wow! As always, an incredibly and very well made video. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

When you steal from one, it’s called plagiarism. When you steal from many , it’s called research.

[@thomashverring9484]

I've never considered Moxon as the inventor, only as a chronicler. Neither did Chris Schwarz to my knowledge. But it is as with many nomenclatures today, like the bench hook. A bench hook today is one we place on the edge of the workbench. That was actually an edge hook, which makes sense. A bench hook was the planing stop. The term planing stop is apparently a newer invention. So calling it the Moxon vise isn't really a problem because everyone knows what it means. (I like to use the old terms, but it makes it confusing for people using the more modern versions.)

[@HOG95fsxts]

I've watched a number of videos on making a moxon vise. I thought about trying to make one that is built in to the work bench instead of a removable one. What would the disadvantages be for doing it this way?

[@thomashverring9484]

For clamping on top many make it like a small bench top with dog holes etc. That makes the whole thing bigger and heavier of course, but I think it makes sense because it makes it into a joinery bench. I don't have room for a standing joinery bench so a bench top version is ideal.

[@torymiddlebrooks]

Incredible interesting presentation

[@Jamesmyatt1313]

Just what I was looking for I don’t have space or a decent work bench to fix one to permao

[@bldingldyjkr4630]

You are a genius i❤you. Have a great new year. I make miniatures so I will have to shrink mine down

[@markduggan3451]

That looks great.

[@Olm9]

14:12 Is it possible to make the threaded rod extend out on the back?

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@DraganIlich-r1s]

Thank you $ir.🎉

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@jasonbailey9139]

Loved the olde English voice for the reading the except of the old book. Relly impressed with what you've done here.

[@ianpearse4480]

Nice one.

[@Jeff1Jeff2Jeff3Jeff]

B r i l l i a n t ! ! !

[@tomjkelleher]

Wow, that’s an awesome vise 👍

[@Olm9]

11:30 JUST BRILLIANT! 👍👍😊

[@agn855]

Not impressed about the plethora of stock imaging used. Seems to be a trend, making channels visibly interchangeable. Started to "watch" these kind of videos as podcasts…