I can't help but hear Matt Frewer when I watch your vids. It adds to the comedic side of the content. I dig it.

Simple but a really thoughtful solution

I made one some time ago. . . but thanks for reminding me to actually use it!

I like to pick the 'downwsrd' tabs (the ones that get clamped in the vice jaws) from nearer the center of the stack. That leaves some at each end to sit on top of the vise jaws and so keep the thing from falling. I got tired of picking it up from the floor after opening the. Vise to change workpiece. Great project, as usual I like your version better than mine... Thanks for another fun and useful item!

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

@artswri

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thanks for your reply!

@HandlebarWorkshops

2 жыл бұрын

I built mine to have a block at each end, so even if I have to use all of the tabs, it will still rest on the vice jaw and bench enough to move the jaw for repositioning without falling through.

Very simple but pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

I made mine from three pieces of 3/4" stock with 1/2" and 1/4" pieces at either end. It's adjustable in 1/4" increments from 3" down to 1/4" but the version I use most often is just a 3/4" piece on a dowel, since that's the stock size I normally work with.

Very nice. I've been saving expired credit and ID cards while I clean out my office, although adding a few thin pieces of wood would make adding up to the right size quicker.

Great idea. I like the way it stays put on top the vice. Unlike a piece of scrap that falls out every time you make an adjustment.

I made one of these useful gadgets this week using paint stirring sticks. I didn't have any long thin hardwood strips lying around, but I do have dozens of unused paint stirring sticks . Paint sticks are a little less than 1/8 inch thick. I cut a handful of them into 4 inch lengths and attached them with a bolt and wingnut. It works great!

Great little device! Thank you. I would burn the likeness of 1990’s MTV Heavy Metal vj Ricky Rachman into the outside spacers, just because. The world needs an anti-Rachman device.

Better than the door stop I've been jamming in the opposite side of my vice when cutting dovetails. Simple and elegant. Thanks!

Another simple, but excellent little jig. I hadn't thought of this, but there will be one of these on my work bench by the end of the day today. Thanks for the idea and demonstration. Very helpful. Thanks and best wishes.

Great project, I've been meaning to make one for a while. I was trying to engineer (in my head) something that could be permanently attached to the bench alongside the vice and simply rotated into place when needed, but this more pragmatic and simple approach is much better.

The things you find, nylock wing-nut. Who knew… thanks for the motivation, I have been saving slats from wooden blinds for such a project. Now all I need is to finish the house move unpacking and shop set up.

So, so simple, but so effective and makes so much difference, thanks a million for this. I do sometimes use a piece to do similar, but this is just easier, faster and something that will keep.

Great idea. I have a bunch of 2" wide X 1/8" Masonite scrap I was just about to trash. I think I will make 2 of these, and keep one with the Work Mate.

Great idea!

Cool little project. Thanks for sharing.

Great idea. I need to make one.

This is great!!! I have been using various width blocks fitted with a couple of screws for anti-racking, of which has only added to my ever burgeoning collection of clutter. This will certainly go a long way in cutting down on this collection. Thank you!!!

Perfect timing!

Added to the top of the to do list! After it's made I will lose it within a few minutes and never use it XD Thanks for the quick project!

@davidpeters8813

2 жыл бұрын

ROFL, that's what would happen to me too!

I always used a folding rule, but i like the idea of this. Maybe i'll make that as a scrap project :)

Thats awesome, I made something similar a while back, but I used string rather than a bolt, I think I'll made one like you showed soon!

I have thought about making one of these & using Masonite or plywood. The thicknesses would be one @ 1/8" at each end & several @ 1/4" between. That gives a lot of flexibility with a +/- 1/16" of support. You could substitute 3/8" for the 1/4" if you don't need such small margins.

Very handy device to have. I made one from blank ID cards for maximum adjustability, but that hasn’t come in useful yet!

I got one with different steps in it for bigger or smaller pieces in vice

I have had a plastic version of this I got from Lee Valley for several years. It comes in very handy. I dare say, your's is cheaper... :-)

Pretty nice project, James! I really loved it! 😃 Question: putting some finish, like BLO... Would it be an issue? Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. No problem with it at all.

Cool

Nice, simple and functional, good job James. As an aside I purchased a Stanley 50 with a number of blades, can l use the ruler trick to flatten the backs? Regards Jim UK.

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. The backs do not need to be flat. They just need to be smooth.

If you wanted a thicker one, you could just add a few thick pieces. The don’t all have to be that thin.

James, would putting a clamp across the sides to support the long grain from splitting have prevented this?

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 ай бұрын

a very good chance yes.

Humm I'll have to get some 1/8 inch scrape...

Would adding several credit, business and/or playing cards on the front end for fine tuning make sense? Or would that be overkill?

@WoodByWrightHowTo

Жыл бұрын

That amount of fine tuning would be a bit overkill in my book, but I know a lot of people where that makes it more fun

@charliereina7933

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David. And I look forward to all your videos. Your skill and enthusiasm makes them both instructive and enjoyable.

You said 1/8 th inch stock was used and later on you said I know 3/4 in for me is going to be four of these. How do 4 pieces of 1/8 equal 3/4 of an inch?

@sampickett3843

2 жыл бұрын

I think he said his were a little thicker than 1/8 in, but wanted to use 1/8 in.

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

They are about 1/8 ish or 1/4 ish somewhere in that range

Another way to do it is a wedge

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

Those work well but require a second hand and need to be reset when you release the pressure.

You ARE psychic! Stop it! ;)

Wouldnt a wedge be easier and just as effective?

@WoodByWrightHowTo

2 жыл бұрын

A wedge will work fairly well. The problem is when you open the vise it slides down a little farther and so you're constantly readjusting it to match your work. Whereas this you put the right legs down. You set it there and you don't have to mess with it. It doesn't require another hand to get it set up right.

Pre drill brother! Nice show!

Boop.

Did you rack your brain for that joke?

Useful. I will cut one out using 3mm scraps on my laser cutter. I will engrave cumulative thickness on each one, for quick sizing. A spring washer will give the friction needed. A 1mm piece on one end, and 2mm on the other will give me finer control of thickness- because I think this has other uses.

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