Cabinet Maker's Vise Installation

How to turn cabinet maker's vice hardware into a functional bunch vice.

I used scrap 2x6 for the vice jaws.

Reinforce under the work bench to support the vice if needed.

Drill holes to accommodate the vice screw and guide bars. Line up the mounting bracket to determine the location of the holes.

Drill corresponding holes in the jaws.

Place vice bars and screw through the jaws.

Push vice through the bench holes to line the stationary jaw up with the bench and fasten in place.

Screw the mounting brackets to the underside of the bench.

Fasten the sliding jaw to the vice and add some bench dogs.

Cut a piece of dowel to length or turn a piece of stock.

Cut end caps for the handle.

Drill a hole to mount over the handle.

Give everything a fine sanding.

Screw end caps to the handle.

Use a finishing technique on the wood. I like Danish oil and wax.