These Jaw Vise Grips Look Useful
M mdengraver ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Apr 10, 2007 Messages 3,878 Location Rockville, MD Apr 16, 2026 #1 These Jaw Vise Grips Look Useful
O Old Gunsmith Member Joined Aug 21, 2018 Messages 87 Location SW Indiana Apr 16, 2026 #2 These work great for holding a lot of different parts where a third hand is needed. Not so much for engraving, too much squiggle. The pads absorb too much energy from the graver reducing cutting efficiency. Acts like a shock absorber.
These work great for holding a lot of different parts where a third hand is needed. Not so much for engraving, too much squiggle. The pads absorb too much energy from the graver reducing cutting efficiency. Acts like a shock absorber.
M mdengraver ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Apr 10, 2007 Messages 3,878 Location Rockville, MD Apr 16, 2026 #3 Nice to know
M mdengraver ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Apr 10, 2007 Messages 3,878 Location Rockville, MD Apr 17, 2026 #4 These are very rigid. For at least push engraving, I think they would work well.
O Old Gunsmith Member Joined Aug 21, 2018 Messages 87 Location SW Indiana Apr 17, 2026 #5 I never tried them push engraving. It makes sense that they would work since this would be more of a constant pressure instead of intermittent.
I never tried them push engraving. It makes sense that they would work since this would be more of a constant pressure instead of intermittent.
M mdengraver ~ Elite 1000 Member ~ Joined Apr 10, 2007 Messages 3,878 Location Rockville, MD Apr 17, 2026 #6 They are very firm.