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  1. 10th February 2014, 11:09 AM #1
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    Default In search of a good carving vise

    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.
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    Have used them both and both are excellent. I'd lean towards Vermec as it is more versatile with more adjustments.
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    As Brendan said
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    this one is the best I reckon by far, I have one, or rather one similar made to suit my particular requirements

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

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