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John, that was a cruel post to the poor turners who haven't yet gotten a Paul Huffman vise! It is absolutely true, and I fully agree with you because my drilling has vastly improved since I GOT MY PAUL HUFFMAN VISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D
 
I got my Paul Vise and I have started using my drill press again. Before getting it, I had given up and just started drilling by mounting the blank in the headstock and the drill bit in a jacobs chuck in the tailstock of the lathe.

Paul rocks!
 
Originally posted by jscola

Saw the new vice at wood craft. Nice, but not nearly as nice as paul's Joe S.
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I also had a chance to look at the vise in great detail yesterday and this is the opinion that I have formed.

First off, Paul has nothing to worry about because in my opinion the vise seems to be cumbersome in design and is about $20.00 too much.

Accuracy seems pretty good and repeatability is also very good. It uses a pair of rods that keep the jaws in line but there is slop that allow the jaws to move up and down. The part that keeps the blanks centered regardless of size are some steel pieces that work on a sort of scissor action. It is difficult to explain and is what I was referring to when I mentioned a cumbersome design. The biggest drawbacks are that this vise is NOT a front loader like Paul's vise and it is too close in price. If Paul's vise did not exist I might be inclined to recommend this one but I have a Huffman vise and I have no need to replace it.

If Woodcraft sold this vise for $50.00 it might be an alternative to Paul's vise but at the current pricing I would suggest that you wait for your name to come up on the PHDesigns list.


Please note that I have no stake in PHDesigns. I do own one of Paul's vises and I am extremely satisfied with it. You can use most any vise and get acceptable results. I just find it very easy to use Paul's vise and I have noticed a difference in my drilling by using it.
 
toolcrazy.....I know how ya feel. These guys are just down right mean! I'm still waiting for mine. The most patience I've ever had....but I hear it's worth it.;)
 
I can not say thanks enough to you all. I am humbled, and I again appreciate the patience of those waiting and who have waited. It is still looking like I'll have opportunity to get after them after the holidays and make a big dent in the list.

Thanks again, and Merry Christmas.

Maybe I can hire santa's elves after Christmas to help out and speed up things a bit:D. What d'ya say, Santa?
 
Originally posted by Paul in OKC

I can not say thanks enough to you all. I am humbled, and I again appreciate the patience of those waiting and who have waited. It is still looking like I'll have opportunity to get after them after the holidays and make a big dent in the list.

Thanks again, and Merry Christmas.

Maybe I can hire santa's elves after Christmas to help out and speed up things a bit:D. What d'ya say, Santa?
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That is the best news I have heard in a long time .... There is a Santa Claus! :D I wonder where I sit on the list???
 
It's true. Paul's vise is amazing. Blank drilling once you get it dialed in is absolutly dead on accurate. I got lucky and was offered one by a local turner who had an extra one. Yes you read that right.. this guy had two of 'em. I did not hesitate and I am glad I snapped it up.
 
here you go bill http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22270&SearchTerms=ph,designs sorry its the only one i can find
 
Originally posted by avbill

what does Paul vise look like? Is there a link to one? tanks

bill Daniels
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Here's a couple of pics from customers. Thanks again.

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I also had a chance to look at the vise in great detail yesterday and this is the opinion that I have formed.

First off, Paul has nothing to worry about because in my opinion the vise seems to be cumbersome in design and is about $20.00 too much.

Accuracy seems pretty good and repeatability is also very good. It uses a pair of rods that keep the jaws in line but there is slop that allow the jaws to move up and down. The part that keeps the blanks centered regardless of size are some steel pieces that work on a sort of scissor action. It is difficult to explain and is what I was referring to when I mentioned a cumbersome design. The biggest drawbacks are that this vise is NOT a front loader like Paul's vise and it is too close in price. If Paul's vise did not exist I might be inclined to recommend this one but I have a Huffman vise and I have no need to replace it.

If Woodcraft sold this vise for $50.00 it might be an alternative to Paul's vise but at the current pricing I would suggest that you wait for your name to come up on the PHDesigns list.


Please note that I have no stake in PHDesigns. I do own one of Paul's vises and I am extremely satisfied with it. You can use most any vise and get acceptable results. I just find it very easy to use Paul's vise and I have noticed a difference in my drilling by using it.
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I happened into the local WC store last night for a moment, and noticed the new vise. I would agree with what you said about being cumbersome. It did seem to repeat well, but was a little hard to clamp (I mashed my finger when closing the clamp once!) It looks like it will take up to about a 1" square, probably a little bigger.
 
Originally posted by Paul in OKC

I can not say thanks enough to you all. I am humbled, and I again appreciate the patience of those waiting and who have waited. It is still looking like I'll have opportunity to get after them after the holidays and make a big dent in the list.

Thanks again, and Merry Christmas.

Maybe I can hire santa's elves after Christmas to help out and speed up things a bit:D. What d'ya say, Santa?
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Ok now Paul...the holidays are over!:D

j/k!
 
What is wrong with the woodcraft pen vice? Does it not work? I was about to buy one this weekend. I have been using a small vice with some wood I cut on the bandsaw to hold it straight --- worked well enough but as I make more complicated pieces, I need more precision...

Jason
 
The Woodcraft is not a bad vice.. it flexes a bit. That seems to be the biggest problem. You really need to check out the Paul Huffman vise. He's a member that makes and sells a mighty fine vise. I have both vises and have a second PH vise on order.
 
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