{"title":"Carving Vises \u0026 Clamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall vises and clamps that hold a carving blank so both hands stay on the knife or gouge. Each listing states the clamping range, how the base attaches to the bench or table, and what is in the package.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"suction-cup-mini-carving-vise","title":"Suction Cup Mini Carving Vise with 4 Jaw Caps, 4.1 in Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small carving vise that holds on a suction cup base instead of a screw clamp, for hand-carving small pieces at a smooth table or counter. It stands about 4.1 in (103 mm) tall on a round base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, and its jaws carry four orange caps, each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall, that hold the piece between them. Each order is one vise, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds on a suction cup base: press the base onto a clean, smooth, non-porous surface such as glass, laminate, glazed tile or a sealed counter, then lock it with the yellow lever. Suction does not seal on raw wood, MDF, textured or dusty surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw caps: four orange caps, rubber-type as pictured, each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall and fixed with a small cross-head screw, sit between the metal jaws and your piece. The manufacturer does not list their material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew jaw with a T-handle: turn the red-tipped T-handle to close the jaws. The manufacturer lists a clamping range of 50 mm (about 2.0 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and small: about 8.1 oz (231 g), with an aluminum alloy body as listed by the manufacturer, so it moves easily from one work spot to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotation: the manufacturer lists 360-degree rotation for this vise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum alloy with a black finish, as listed by the manufacturer; bright metal screw and T-handle, as pictured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 4.1 in (103 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound suction cup about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, with a yellow locking lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJaws\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour orange caps, rubber-type as pictured (material not listed), each about 0.4 in (11 mm) tall; clamping range 50 mm (about 2.0 in), as listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRotation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 degrees, as listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 8.1 oz (231 g) product weight; about 8.9 oz (251 g) listed package weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 vise in a plastic bag; listed package size about 3.5 × 3.5 × 4.7 in (90 × 90 × 120 mm). One photo also shows a small L-shaped cross-head key (about 0.9 × 2.5 in, 23 × 63 mm); the manufacturer's package list names only the vise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the vise when your order arrives and contact us through the contact page if anything is damaged. Press the base onto a clean, smooth, non-porous surface and lock the lever; check the hold before you start cutting toward the vise. This is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work: do not strike it with a mallet or use it to hold work for power tools. When the hold weakens, release the lever, wipe the suction cup and the work surface with a damp cloth, let both dry and press the base down again. Keep the jaw caps free of chips so they sit evenly on the piece. The manufacturer gives no other care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat surfaces does the suction base hold on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth, sealed, non-porous surfaces such as glass, laminate, glazed tile or a sealed counter. Suction does not seal on raw wood, MDF, textured, cracked or dusty surfaces. The manufacturer does not list a holding force, so test the hold with light pressure before you carve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow wide do the jaws open?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists a clamping range of 50 mm (about 2.0 in). It does not say whether that is measured between the metal jaws or between the caps, so allow some margin when you size your piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with a mallet or a power tool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a small hobby vise for light hand-tool work such as knife carving, filing and sanding small pieces. Striking it or holding work for power tools can break the suction seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the small key in the photo included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne photo shows a small L-shaped cross-head key next to the vise. The manufacturer's package list names only the vise, so we do not promise the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists an aluminum alloy body. The orange jaw caps look like rubber in the photos, but their material is not listed; the base is a black suction cup with a yellow locking lever, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow big and heavy is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 4.1 in (103 mm) tall with a round base about 3.1 in (78 mm) across, and about 8.1 oz (231 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carving-vises-clamps\"\u003eCarving Vises \u0026amp; Clamps collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us about this item\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TORVIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524488990763,"sku":"TRV-00001-1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6056\/2731\/files\/torvik-suction-cup-mini-carving-vise-1.jpg?v=1790602967"},{"product_id":"rotating-table-vise-clamp","title":"Rotating Table Vise Clamp with Ball-Joint Head and Grooved Jaw Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small metal vise that screws onto the edge of a table or bench and holds the work on a ball-joint head, so you can turn and tilt a small carving to a comfortable angle and lock it there. The jaws are lined with black grooved pads, the jaw screw turns with a T-handle, and a lever locks the ball joint. Each order is one vise, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamps to a table edge: a screw C-clamp under the column tightens with a black fluted knob, and a black ring sits under the column base, as pictured. The largest table thickness the clamp takes is not listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns and tilts on a ball joint: loosen the lever, set the head at the angle you want, then lock the lever again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded jaws: black grooved pads, rubber-type as pictured, line both jaws, and a T-handle screw closes them on the piece. The pad material is not listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal body with a grey finish, as pictured. The jaw width and jaw opening are not listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed package size about 7.9 × 7.1 × 1.6 in (200 × 180 × 40 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal with a grey finish, as listed by the manufacturer and pictured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHead\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall joint with a locking lever; turns and tilts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJaws\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack grooved pads, rubber-type as pictured (material not listed); T-handle screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew C-clamp with a black fluted knob, for a table or bench edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJaw width and opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClamp opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListed package weight about 3.8 oz (108 g); this is light for a metal vise of this type, and we have not weighed one ourselves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 vise in a plastic bag; listed package size about 7.9 × 7.1 × 1.6 in (200 × 180 × 40 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the vise when your order arrives and contact us through the contact page if anything is damaged. Tighten the bench clamp on a solid table edge and lock the ball joint before carving; re-check the lock if the head moves. Light-duty hobby vise: not for hammering or for holding work while using power tools. Put a piece of card between the clamp foot and a finished tabletop if you want to protect the surface. Wipe off chips and dust after use; a drop of light machine oil on the screw threads helps the T-handle turn. The manufacturer gives no care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow wide do the jaws open?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not list the jaw width or the jaw opening, so we cannot give a figure. It is a small hobby vise for small carvings and parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow thick a table does the clamp fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clamp opening is not listed by the manufacturer. The clamp is a screw C-clamp with a fluted knob, as pictured, and it needs a table or bench edge with room underneath for the clamp screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the head turn and tilt?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The head sits on a ball joint: loosen the lever, set the angle, and lock the lever again before carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne vise with its bench clamp, as shown in the photos on this page, in a plastic bag. The manufacturer's package list does not describe the parts in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I hammer on it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a light-duty hobby vise, not for hammering or for holding work while using power tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists it as metal; it has a grey finish, black grooved jaw pads that look like rubber in the photos, and a black clamp knob, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the listed weight so low?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listed package weight is about 3.8 oz (108 g), which is light for a metal vise of this type. We have not weighed one ourselves, so treat it as the manufacturer's figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carving-vises-clamps\"\u003eCarving Vises \u0026amp; Clamps collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us about this item\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TORVIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524489678891,"sku":"TRV-00002-1","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6056\/2731\/files\/torvik-rotating-table-vise-clamp-1.jpg?v=1790602979"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.torviktools.com\/collections\/carving-vises-clamps.oembed","provider":"TORVIK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}