Tilted vise

Mack · Feb 13, 2009

I was having a lot of back and neck pain from engraving due to the fact that I have had surgery on my lower back and neck and have pins and screws in both places. Bending over my vise became un- bearable after just a short while. To remedy this I put the pipe for the potters wheel in at an angle and now it works much better for me. Back to cutting. YAY !!!!

deedubbya · Feb 13, 2009

Mark one "skinned cat" up to Mack...good idea!

M. J. Atkinson · Feb 13, 2009

Good job, Mack! Have you ever asked yourself why didn't I think of that first before I did all that other work? Mike

Mack · Feb 13, 2009

M.J.,Actually I saw one on here right after I built mine one of the old timers has. (No offense meant.) You are right though. I thought "dang, I should have done that". This is all temperary though. I plan to build a much nicer bench later.

monk · Feb 14, 2009

if memory serves me, i think roger bleile mentioned in his book, " american engravers ", about a gentleman who used a foot operated ball vise back then. the name "bebbe" comes to mind, but i'm really not sure.

John B. · Feb 14, 2009

Mack, my foot pedal vise is at an angle and I think I sent you plans of it when you first got on here and mentioned your handicap.
It is much more comfortable to cut with H&C with the work tilted towards you as you have vision of the cut without having to be over the top of it.
Best regards, John B.

Mack · Feb 14, 2009

That's right John, You are the one who gave me the idea for sure. Just didn't realise yours was at an angle.

McAhron · Feb 14, 2009

A chin or forehead rest helps too with neck pain.I often place a tennis ball under my chin to rest my neck.

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