In search of a good carving vise

[Sevilla]

Hello all, I'm looking for a good and strong carving vise for detailing bowls still on the chuck but also for carving in general and, this is important, using a mallet.

I was leaning toward the Woodcut Pro-mount and then I saw the Vermec one. The last seems very complex but also very adaptable.
Any experience with these vises? Any input is greatly appreciated.

[brendan stemp]

Have used them both and both are excellent. I'd lean towards Vermec as it is more versatile with more adjustments.

[China]

As Brendan said

[hughie]

this one is the best I reckon by far, I have one, or rather one similar made to suit my particular requirements :)

Kel McNaughton Carvers Jig (http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com/carvers-jig.html)
Kel McNaughton Jig - The Woodworkers Institute (http://www.woodworkersinstitute.com/page.asp?p=873)

[Willy Nelson]

I have the Vermec, very solid and I am very happy with it after trying a few other types
Willy

[Dalboy]

A lot of carvers I have spoken to say that this is a good vice to go for Veritas Tools - Vises and Clamping - Carver's Vise (http://www.veritastools.com/Products/Page.aspx?p=134) . They say that it locks into place nicely.

Like you I have been looking into a vice for carving and piercing off the lathe as well as having a go at carving in general.