Helping Hands Vise

by Mike Vans in Circuits > Assistive Tech

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Helping Hands Vise

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Harbor Freight Articulated Vise Item #3311 ($17-$30)

Assorted Alligator Clips ($3)

Disassemble Vise

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Remove the Ball Joint Nut

Remove 4 Machine Screws from Vise Base

Drill Holes in 1/8" Hardboard

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Choose Hardboard Size Appropriate to your needs

Transfer 4 Machine Screw Holes and Center hole from Ball Joint

Drill 5 holes

Assemble Vise Around Hardboard Platform

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Assemble 4 Machine Screws

Assemble Ball Joint and Tighten Nut

Add Wooden Reinforcements for Attaching Alligator Clips

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Add Wood Reinforcements

Solder Alligator Clips to 10 Gauge Wire

Drill 10 Gauge Holes in Reinforcements and Glue if Needed

I Used Double Alligator Clips to Add More Helping Hands