Leather Belt Vise I Made For Edging And Hand Sanding

[snubbyfan]

I like it. If I made lotsa belts, I'd havta make myself something like it.

[King's X]

Very nice and I am sure it helps you a lot. I made a combo one for purse handles and belts. The first one is for sewing and edging. The second one came after I learned a bit about the first one that I did not like. Enjoy!

[impulse]

Hey Don

Like your idea as I not only have hands crippled with arthritis, but I have no feeling in my fingers following a brain aneurysm bleed. My best friend is small needle nosed pliers which I always carry in my pocket.

Small modifications that I made are in using T-nuts both front and back of the clamping blocks, and 5/16" threaded rod rather than bolts. I screwed and glued old wooden drawer knobs on one end and small rubber "feet" on the clamp end. Scrap rubber rather than leather used as lining the vice "jaws" as I felt it would be easier to wipe clean. Everything came from my box of stuff that "might come in handy one day". Thank you for allowing us to copy your very useful design!

Cheers,

Lois

[lwm803]

I have a print out of your design on my workbench. When I have a little time to spend on leather related projects this will probably be my next DIY. But right now I am helping the community theater build the stage set for their next play and I still have to get that 5 gallons of Fireside Ale bottled before I can stir up anymore sawdust in my shop. With Christmas coming I may need to brew one more batch of beer as gifts for my brother in laws too. LOL

[Geoff]

That is a great idea for holding the belt in place. Have you tried it for burnishing?

By the way, what are the tensioning devices called?

Thanks for sharing

[Tallbald]

Thank you everyone! Use what I came up with any way you can to improve your life working at the craft we love. Geoff the tightening mechanisms are simply T-nuts from most any hardware store or home improvement center. I used long bolts, but as a member here pointed out you can use threaded rod cut to length too.

This vise has sure made my belt crafting less painful, and much faster for me. I burnish on a drill press with a rotary burnisher head I made, so I'm unsure how the vise would work.

Best to everyone. Don.

[JamesR]

Don,

Very well done. You do very neat work. I like the idea of making jigs and fixtures for our craft

Woodworkers do it all the time.

These devices not only make it easier to get the job done but also give repeatable good results.

Right now I am working on a sitiching horse/vise specifically for making cases. I want to be able to clamp

the entire side of the case to the gusset before I start stitching.

Jim

[Tallbald]

Thank you all everyone for the kind words sent my way. I use my vise every time I craft a belt, and continue to hope it helps others in pursuing our leather passion. Don

[stevehonour]

Wow I like This alot. I'm new to the hobby( 2 Weeks ),and watching and learning everything i can, I don't have a handicap but i'm seriously impressed enough to make one anyway. As I'm rather Heavy handed / Clumsy. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Tallbald]

Thanks to each of you for the kind words folks.I do hope it helps some, as it has me. Don.

Edited December 12, 2015 by Tallbald