Shoulder Holder Guitar Vise
Shoulder Holder Guitar Vise
A few guys had asked to see my new vice so here it is for all to see.
The idea borrows from the pipe type vise, but there are a few differences.
Clamp this to any bench you wish :
These clamps ( like most ), have removable ends.
The clamps are attached by a single wingnut/screw going into T-nuts at the base of the bench board , so they can move in a slight arc.
This allows the clamp jaws contact at an angle to hug the radius of the back or top at the edges of the instrument. There are 3 width positions for the right clamp.
Soft rubber hose pieces go over the bars and a 2 "saftey strap of adjustable length ( velcrose) is attached
Two loose strips of carpet are hooked adjacent to the instrument's sides so that the pressure is not put on the back or top plates
I have three different lengthed thin ply backed carpet cauls
This widest one for working on the sides
This narrow one for working the upper bout/heel etc. . Also handy for smaller instruments like mando's and the like
Store away and the clamps are ready for other duties
The idea borrows from the pipe type vise, but there are a few differences.
Clamp this to any bench you wish :
These clamps ( like most ), have removable ends.
The clamps are attached by a single wingnut/screw going into T-nuts at the base of the bench board , so they can move in a slight arc.
This allows the clamp jaws contact at an angle to hug the radius of the back or top at the edges of the instrument. There are 3 width positions for the right clamp.
Soft rubber hose pieces go over the bars and a 2 "saftey strap of adjustable length ( velcrose) is attached
Two loose strips of carpet are hooked adjacent to the instrument's sides so that the pressure is not put on the back or top plates
I have three different lengthed thin ply backed carpet cauls
This widest one for working on the sides
This narrow one for working the upper bout/heel etc. . Also handy for smaller instruments like mando's and the like
Store away and the clamps are ready for other duties
Last edited by Craig on Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:17 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Thanks Bob ,,,,,, that, and being banned twice in one evening is a bit steep I reckon . I'll take it as a complement,,,,,,,,I think,bob wrote:Craig - you are an exceedingly annoying bastard.
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Cheers Jack I'll make up a quote
Hey guys ,,I just got sick of wrestling the awkward bastards
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I like the safety strap Craig. I might adapt the idea to my vacuum clamp (I posted about that a while ago).
If I make a loop like yours hanging down and add a couple of cross pieces half way down it should create a net that will easily catch a guitar that got loose in the rare event the vacuum failed.
Dom
If I make a loop like yours hanging down and add a couple of cross pieces half way down it should create a net that will easily catch a guitar that got loose in the rare event the vacuum failed.
Dom
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but you can't bomb the world to peace!
but you can't bomb the world to peace!
Hell yes ! That's why I posted it . Everyone feel free to copy it . Let me know if you need any info ,although the pics about cover it .Mark McLean wrote: I'll be trying to make one too, (with your permission?)
Mark
I have noticed that Irwin make a clamp identical to mine ( besides the colour ) Mine must be pre Irwin takeover)
Mine are the model listed as having a 305mm. jaw space
They're listed at $26 .Not hard to get and probably available at most hardware stores
I got the pieces of carpet from a furniture store. They were selling them as little rugs for a few dollars ( ex samples) . Just the right width with a bound edge for the vice
Sebastiaan ,Graham,Kim,Mark and Dom ,I'm glad you like it . Thanks guys.
Cheers Stu and thanks mate
Geez ,,,,Banned four times and been called a bastard twice . All in a single thread
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Well jeeze Craig, of course you were. What did you expect, us to be nice to you just because you've been a bit under the weather? I don't think so. You've been holding out on a really cool idea. Of course there is going to be a bit of backlash. Just remember we only abuse those we care about. We're polite to newbies and those we don't care about.
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Dennis , I've been called a bastard so many times now , I must surely qualify , what we term here in Australia, as being a " complete Bastard "
Quite a title indeed ! Mind you, hopefully I'm also what's termed a " Good Bastard " as well So much better than being known as a "Bad Bastard "
Because you build instruments of weird design Dennis , you'd be known as a "Strange Bastard "
I'm glad you like the vice mate . Build one for yourself ! Simple and inexpensive . Works very very well !
Quite a title indeed ! Mind you, hopefully I'm also what's termed a " Good Bastard " as well So much better than being known as a "Bad Bastard "
Because you build instruments of weird design Dennis , you'd be known as a "Strange Bastard "
I'm glad you like the vice mate . Build one for yourself ! Simple and inexpensive . Works very very well !
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I believe this would qualify both of you together as a "Pair of bastards". All we need now to complete the set is for Hesh to join you guys in a dairy farming venture and this then would qualify you collectively as a "Bunch of complete and 'utter' bastards"Craig wrote:Dennis , I've been called a bastard so many times now , I must surely qualify , what we term here in Australia, as being a " complete Bastard "
Quite a title indeed ! Mind you, hopefully I'm also what's termed a " Good Bastard " as well So much better than being known as a "Bad Bastard "
Because you build instruments of weird design Dennis , you'd be known as a "Strange Bastard "
I'm glad you like the vice mate . Build one for yourself ! Simple and inexpensive . Works very very well !
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