Bench Vise
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WARNING:
Bench vises can have very sharp edges, particularly when new. Use protective gloves when using a vise. Beware of clamping brittle materials, as they can fracture, sending shards in any direction.
A tool for holding a work piece in position, allowing you to use both hands to work on it. A bench vise usually has a clamp on the bottom, or screw holes in the base, and sometimes, both, to secure it to a work surface. This is what allows it to stay secure, while you work.
To use, just rotate the handle (or squeeze the quick release) to open the vise to the size of your work piece, then close in the opposite direction.
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