For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a tool that has helped me tremendously in...

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a tool that has helped me tremendously in my smaller work space - my Vertical Bench Vise from @ottofrei1930 This heavy duty vise holds my ring mandrels, dapping tools, and other stakes securely while I hammer and form metal. I don’t own another larger vise and the holes in my bench don’t hold my mandrels securely enough for me to form metal on them so this has been a great solution for me! You can mount this awesome vise permanently or use the c-clamp. I have been using the c-clamp and its helpful for me because I don’t have a ton of space in my studio and I can store it when not in use. Although I do think a few screws into a bench top would make this thing crazy sturdy. The jaws of this vise have 2 grooves: one running back and forth-the other side to side, so you can mount your mandrel in either direction. The jaws open to a maximum height of 1-3/4”, and the C-clamp opens to accommodate up to a 2 1/4" benchtop. Sometimes when I use a traditional vise the mandrel will move a bit as I hammer, so I really appreciate the vertical jaws really lock it into place so I can focus on hammering. These are available at @ottofrei1930 I will link in my stories and remember you can save 5% off your order with code MMS719 🥳 and of course if you have other methods for securing those mandrels we want to hear about them, see them and share them! 🙏 #sponsored #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools #jewelryvise