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Vise Selection Chart

Not sure which vise your bench needs? Find your bench style below. Each vise links to the kit that builds it. Still stuck? Email info@lakeerietoolworks.com with a sketch or photo of your bench and I'll help you sort it out. — Nick

Vises by bench style

Bench style Vises it usually gets
Roubo Leg vise, Wagon vise
Split-top Roubo Leg vise, Wagon vise
Moravian Leg vise, Wagon vise
Shaker Leg vise, Wagon vise, Tail vise
Nicholson Face vise
Traditional Face vise, Wagon vise, Tail vise
Scandinavian Shoulder vise, Wagon vise, Tail vise
Holtzapffel Twin screw vise
Dominy Twin screw vise

Leg, face, tail and twin screw vises all use the wooden vise kit (order two for a twin screw vise). Click a bench style to see a customer's build, or browse more workbench ideas.

Standard or 2X?

The wooden vise kit comes in two sizes. 2X is bigger and moves twice as fast; it needs a wider leg or chop.

Standard 2X
Screw diameter 2-1/2" (64mm) 3" (76mm)
Speed 2 turns of the handle per inch of travel 1 turn per inch, twice as fast (double-start thread)
Hub 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" 4" x 4-3/4"
Leg or chop width 4-1/2" (115mm) minimum, wider is better 5" (127mm) minimum, wider is better
Good for Leg, face, tail and twin screw vises Leg, face and twin screw vises

See the wooden vise kit →

Wagon or shoulder?

Same screw, nut and hardware; the only difference is length. Either kit works in either vise if you want more or less travel.

Wagon vise Shoulder vise
Screw length About 16" About 14"
Travel About 8" About 6"
Install hardware kit Available Not offered

Wagon vise kit → · Shoulder vise kit →

Moxon: Standard or Lite?

Standard Lite
Width between the screws 24" (610mm) 14-1/4" (362mm)
Opening between the jaws 4-1/4" (108mm) 4-1/4" (108mm)
Screw diameter 1-3/4" (45mm) 1-1/4" (32mm)
Weight About 16 lb (7.3kg) About 7-1/2 lb (3.4kg)
Best for Carcase and wide panel dovetails Drawer dovetails; easy to carry and store

See the Moxon vise →

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