Moxon was a bookbinder. Carpenters seem to have discovered bookbinding presses ten seconds ago and renamed them from “finishing press” “lying press” & “bench press” as called by bookbinders to the name of a bookmaker who happened to document these book binder’s presses. The two vises stood up in your photo are likely pictures of bookbinder’s finishing presses. If you were to look up bookbinding on youtube, you would discover that these twin- screw book presses are the basic vises in any bookmaking shop. And, yes, the finishing press is stored on end on the bench.
Well, the puzzle has me stymied - the fifth and last words. I'll have to get in a bit of workshop time and see where I dance and maybe that'll give me a clue. Cheers Rob.
I made a moxon vise years ago using pipe clamps. As the clamping means, this is so much more sophisticated and beautiful and useful. I don't know if I can reproduce it. I don't know if I have the skill but your plans and your video are magnificent
Very nice, Rob! I had an idea... instead of buying a drill bit and tap, you could cut two nuts (the same size the threads as the carriage bolts, obviously) in half and weld them to the steel plate. This would also give the carriage bolts more threads making it less likely to strip out. Just a thought.
Came looking for a comment like this but I was going to suggest epoxying a nut into 3/4 thick wood and then cut it like he did. Gives more threads like you said but also gives more material to grab when opening the clamping action
I might make this instead of the standard moon I was contemplating. One of the things that first drew me to your channel was your use of contrasting woods like I do. Especially padauk and pau Amarillo. 2 of my favorites.
Been thinking about a Moxon vise for awhile, but always something else going on it seems. If I ever get to it this would be the way to go. Would be great for laying out, lining up, pilot drilling and connecting 2 pieces of whatever together.
This, if I follow your directions would be a positive addition to my workshop. I’m very grateful, you are an excellent teacher, thank you.
Moxon was a bookbinder. Carpenters seem to have discovered bookbinding presses ten seconds ago and renamed them from “finishing press” “lying press” & “bench press” as called by bookbinders to the name of a bookmaker who happened to document these book binder’s presses. The two vises stood up in your photo are likely pictures of bookbinder’s finishing presses. If you were to look up bookbinding on youtube, you would discover that these twin- screw book presses are the basic vises in any bookmaking shop. And, yes, the finishing press is stored on end on the bench.
fascinating tid bit thx!!
Very cool,I did not know that. Makes sense now that you say it.
I like the quick release mechanism, never seen one like that. Excellent job.
Thanks 😀
Such a great advancement on a traditional tool! I look forward to making one, and really appreciate that the plans are free!
Really enjoyed seeing someone take metal working and apply it here. Thanks for the ideas!
Awesome work Rob! You're really one of the few woodworkers doing anything new on youtube these days!
I've not seen anything like this. Great ideas.
Very cool.
Great take on moxon vise. Going to make one for myself…. Keep making cool stuff !!
Love to see it when you're done!
Love the design. I have a pipe clamp version, but I want to build this!
Thank You! And so glad I came across your channel. You are very talllanted and a great teacher 😊
Well, the puzzle has me stymied - the fifth and last words. I'll have to get in a bit of workshop time and see where I dance and maybe that'll give me a clue. Cheers Rob.
Brilliant, Rob! Really fantastic work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Another well thought out and executed project. I plan on building one of these and adding it to my bench. THANK YOU!
Wow, that is a great idea to add jaws on the top, now I gotta change my plans for the vise I'm about to build :)
Very clever idea, nicely done. Thanks for the inspiration and all the details and plans! Saturday safe.
I really enjoyed watching and especially liked the cleverness of the quick release system. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent idea
TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!!! I WILL DEFINATELY BUILD THIS FOR MY SHOP THANK YOU SIR.
I made a moxon vise years ago using pipe clamps. As the clamping means, this is so much more sophisticated and beautiful and useful. I don't know if I can reproduce it. I don't know if I have the skill but your plans and your video are magnificent
I am for sure making one of these. Thank you.
Great design
Nice vice.Thank you
Very nice, Rob!
I had an idea... instead of buying a drill bit and tap, you could cut two nuts (the same size the threads as the carriage bolts, obviously) in half and weld them to the steel plate. This would also give the carriage bolts more threads making it less likely to strip out. Just a thought.
Came looking for a comment like this but I was going to suggest epoxying a nut into 3/4 thick wood and then cut it like he did.
Gives more threads like you said but also gives more material to grab when opening the clamping action
Really enjoying the videos. Thank you for sharing!
Both twin screw vids are bang on
Well done. Good instructions, with encouragement to improvise as needed.
I will build that! Really great, simple design and very well described.
Thanks for this build. I can see incorperating this into my shop.
I will be making it love it
Great job I have a small area to work in I will adapt it to fit
I might make this instead of the standard moon I was contemplating. One of the things that first drew me to your channel was your use of contrasting woods like I do. Especially padauk and pau Amarillo. 2 of my favorites.
Nice work brother
Thank you!
Thank you very much Sir.🎉
I like this vise. Great job, going to have to make one my self now!
Exactly what I’m looking for
Nice! Love the quick release, great idea!
This has been fantastic. Thank you.
I really like it. And will try it.
Awesome
as usual
Enjoyed as always!
Great instruction video well done
Good job!
Been thinking about a Moxon vise for awhile, but always something else going on it seems. If I ever get to it this would be the way to go. Would be great for laying out, lining up, pilot drilling and connecting 2 pieces of whatever together.
Another good video and great idea
good job. Thanks
Nice design!
🤔👍🏻😃
Looks good!
Nice mod. The base board of the upper vise, could be somewhat wider, more like a small table top. It would add support while clamping the top jaw.
Brilliant!
I learned a lot from you.
Rob ,job's good , but to try also give measurements in millimeters for us in UK and Europe , Thanks mate .
nice job!
I like the double clamo
Nice work.. I really like your quick-release concept. Where do I get that large tap and bit?
Inspirational
SIR, DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR YOUR ONE OF A KIND MARKING GUAGE ? I HAVE SEVERAL PICS BUT STILL CANT FOR SURE SEE HOW THE LED IS MOUNTED INTO THE BAR.
Nice!
WOW!
Nice!!!
Thanks Jeff!
Like it I will make this 😊
nice build but think I will add a table to it 👍
I like that George. I would love to see what you come up with mail@makethingswithrob.com
nice handles
I loved your exact explanations - the only problem I have is converting the inches and esp. the parts of inches into mm ! ⚒🪚🪛