For this week’s
#tooltalktuesday I’m showing off the amazing Whaley Hand Vise available from
@ottofrei1930 🔥(I’m actually showing off two of them because they are so awesome you’ll likely want two!) This simple hand vise (created by
@whaleystudios) has a hole in the center so you can easily hold long wire or tubing. The handle has a flat side that not only allows you to firmly hold the hand vise against a flat surface, it also prevents it from rolling away. The grip is ergonomic and the chuck to loosen and tighten is easy to use. This is my go to tool if I want to coil a shorter piece of thick wire around a ring mandrel to make some stacking rings, or if I want to manually twist wire. It’s also great for straightening out a piece of wire. You can do this by attaching one end to your regular vise, and the other end to the Whaley hand vise and then give it a nice tug. This would also be great for holding wire and tubing while filing or polishing. I wonder if you could easily bend tubing with these, haven’t tried it yet but can’t imagine why not. If someone has, report back to us!These awesome vises retail for $19.95 but you can save 5% off your order when you purchase from Otto Frei. ❤️ I will add to my “TOOLS” story highlights for sure! Thanks for tuning in, share your thoughts with us! Would love to hear from people who already have one!
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