Can a vise be mounted to the top of the cabinet?
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I think you could; however, it might need some adaptation, otherwise the bolts affixing the vise to the cabinet might interfere with the opening of the top drawer and it's contents. A way to work around would be to afix the vise with the bolts upside down, with the head under the cabinet top and threads / nuts piercing through to secure the vise. Naturally, if it is a swiveling vise, you'll have to check the bolts height to avoid interfering with that too. I would mount it with the hande to either side, so it does not stay in the way of the top drawer(s). Hope I did not bother you with too long an answer for a simple question!! Good luck!! I think you could; however, it might need some adaptation, otherwise the bolts affixing the vise to the cabinet might interfere with the opening of the top drawer and it's contents. A way to work around would be to afix the vise with the bolts upside down, with the head under the cabinet top and threads / nuts piercing through to secure the vise. Naturally, if it is a swiveling vise, you'll have to check the bolts height to avoid interfering with that too. I would mount it with the hande to either side, so it does not stay in the way of the top drawer(s). Hope I did not bother... » Read More I think you could; however, it might need some adaptation, otherwise the bolts affixing the vise to the cabinet might interfere with the opening of the top drawer and it's contents. A way to work around would be to afix the vise with the bolts upside down, with the head under the cabinet top and threads / nuts piercing through to secure the vise. Naturally, if it is a swiveling vise, you'll have to check the bolts height to avoid interfering with that too. I would mount it with the hande to either side, so it does not stay in the way of the top drawer(s). Hope I did not bother you with too long an answer for a simple question!! Good luck!! « Show Less
1446736
I think so. On either side you could drill mounting holes for bolts. Heads would clear the top drawer OK.
1446737
I don't see why not. You'll have to do your homework and be sure you measure twice and drill once. You have nearly 2" clearance from the top drawer for bolting down the vise to the top. Leave room near the edge for the nut to thread onto your bolts. Be sure to use hardened washers so as to not splinter the wood when tightening the bolts. (Tractor supply should have everything you need in hardware/bolts) don't cheap out on picking out a vise or you'll be sorry later. Large flat washers will require more clearance also. Lay those out on top to determine the clearance required then drill once you've made sure you've got it right. Don't rush, think it all out 1st? I don't see why not. You'll have to do your homework and be sure you measure twice and drill once. You have nearly 2" clearance from the top drawer for bolting down the vise to the top. Leave room near the edge for the nut to thread onto your bolts. Be sure to use hardened washers so as to not splinter the wood when tightening the bolts. (Tractor supply should have everything you need in hardware/bolts) don't cheap out on picking out a vise or you'll be sorry later. Large flat washers will require more clearance also. Lay those out on top to determine the clearance required then drill... » Read More I don't see why not. You'll have to do your homework and be sure you measure twice and drill once. You have nearly 2" clearance from the top drawer for bolting down the vise to the top. Leave room near the edge for the nut to thread onto your bolts. Be sure to use hardened washers so as to not splinter the wood when tightening the bolts. (Tractor supply should have everything you need in hardware/bolts) don't cheap out on picking out a vise or you'll be sorry later. Large flat washers will require more clearance also. Lay those out on top to determine the clearance required then drill once you've made sure you've got it right. Don't rush, think it all out 1st? « Show Less
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I think you could; however, it might need some adaptation, otherwise the bolts affixing the vise to the cabinet might interfere with the opening of the top drawer and it's contents. A way to work around would be to afix the vise with the bolts upside down, with the head under the cabinet top and threads / nuts piercing through to secure the vise. Naturally, if it is a swiveling vise, you'll have to check the bolts height to avoid interfering with that too. I would mount it with the hande to either side, so it does not stay in the way of the top drawer(s). Hope I did not bother you with too long an answer for a simple question!! Good luck!!
1446739
I agree with Luciano 100%. Don't mount a large vice though. Depended on it's weight, you may want to counter balance the cabinet when using the vice.gvk
179554
Yes. You might need to add a piece of wood or an additional spacer, if your cabinet trim is long.
1749371
With a sawing motion, I would have to say no. They make a small metal vise I got on Amazon for around 30 dollars.
418268
There is a printed template for the vise base plate which is to be placed under the bench to locate the holes for screws/bolts. Using the outline of the base plate as shown on the template you need ~3" of "depth" past the front edge of your bench for the plate and ~6 7/8" is the width of the plate (distance between holes is 5 1/2" side to side). So if you have 7" of room or more you should be good to go.
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Doug, No, it can not be mounted as a bench top vise. The Wilton 63218 #79A vise is designed to be mounted under a bench/table. The mounting tabs are positioned above the lead-screw armature at the back end of the lead-screw (in the picture they are not visible because the tabs are right behind the rear plate) so they face the underside of the benchtop; it "hangs" from the bench. That is how it was designed. Check the Wilton 63247 Cbv-100, Super-Junior Vise that mounts easily by hand. I hope that helps. Good luck. Marc
1139073
A vise can be attached, but you will probably want to add a block between the table surfaces for re-inforcement. I use mine practically every day as support for my router table and while working on cabinet doors and such. Never had a problem with stability. A web strap between the leg cross braces and the top really makes it rigid.
1779215
I haven't, but it appears to be solid hardwood so installing a vise shouldn't be a problem.
1906476
No. The back wall of the cabinet is a mirror so you would not be able to screw/mount to a back wall.
1113565
If your skill drill press has a round or square table with slotted holes you can mount this vise. but it will take up about half of your stroke.
2246771
no.You need a perfectly flat area (preferably a corner) to get a good mount. My bench had a small lip on the edge so this vise was returned.
2005172
The Mounting Plate has to be attached to your work bench. You would need to get bolts to attach it to your metal work bench. The vise itself attaches to the mounting plate. It may be a problem but the vise is worth the extra effort. I love mine and use it for woodworking every day.
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I just measured mine, which I use solely to store and display antique American tools. The overhang on left is same as right six inches. The size vise on right would not work on left along front because it would need one of its two main bolts right thru the leg! A smaller wood vise, or metal vise, or one oriented same as existing one on right could work. Len in Montana
583581
No. That is what I purchased it for. The vise is very small and is smaller than what I thought from looking at the pictures. It really can't hold onto your working surface strong enough if you're planning on removing or attaching a barrel to the upper receiver.
1840463
If you do not install the casters (wheels) on the one you put on top, yes you could. Just ensure that the two cabinets are situated where the top one will not likely be accidentally pushed, causing it to fall off. It WILL slide easily. It would help to lay rubber drawer liner between the two cabinets, to prevent the upper one from sliding. Users need to be cautioned to handle with care, to avoid a mishap.
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you could but you will have to visit a cabinet shop or other specialty shop for the hardware. Essentially this unit is assembled with long hex/allen screws with a barrel style fastener on the end. The barrel fits into cutouts in the bench, which do not move when installed, into which the long screws are screwed in.
1866192
I agree with other reviewers. This Workmate is not intended as a mount for a vise. To a degree, the Workmate is a vise in its own right, and that is about as far as I would go with it. If you want to use a vise, whether metal or wood working, mount it to a proper bench.
588776
No. The top shelf doesn't have mounting points on the top of it to attach the shelves above it to.