Make a saw vise from scrap-wood.

Build a quick-release saw-vise from wood and common hardware.
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[johnford]

I've looked at a lot of DIY saw vise plans on-line and I gotta say this one looks very good. No leather straps, no need for auxiliary clamps, can make it high enough to get the saw up where my old eyes (and tired back) won't complain. Nice job, Rex. Thank you.

[Myopicvisions]

I love the suggestion of practicing journey on shop projects

[Elderos]

Some years ago I built a low fence around my garden to keep the dogs out of it. Just to practice, I hand cut half laps and some dovetails into my fence rail. What can I say, I had the time and wanted to do wood working.

[MatthewGrant-lvuh]

Well it took a year but I’ve finally finished this project - and Rex I am absolutely thrilled by it. It works as well as you say and glad I came back to the video a year later to see why you put that shallow hole to catch the clamp. I couldn’t bring myself to leave those dovetails raised above the surface. With them all planed flush it looks even better, albeit may be a bit weaker. Next up - cleaning up and sharpening those saws I’ve been buying since starting this - and great to see you have a vide for that too. Keep at it Rex - you’ve taught me more than anyone else and inspired me your plans too.

[Aminuts]

While I understand the ease and convenience of buying by mail, I just got a bunch of blacksmithing tools by mail. I get my hardware from a local industrial hardware store. I have it that day and i don't have to wait. I am really enjoying your content and plan to use your instruction to work on my projects for home. I was a rough carpenter and floor guy for most of my adult life. Now retired, but still needing to work with my hands.

[jerryjohnsonii]

Awesome Saw Vise Thanks for the knowledge on how to build one of these vises, Rex

[GrantHendrick]

Great video. Thank you. I would love to see more tool restoration and how to make shop aids like saw vices.

[christianstamm]

Hey Rex! I watched this Video when it came out an it took me 4 years to build up the skills and courage to build myself my own saw vise. It turned out ugly af but it works and I'm mighty proud of it.

You are truly an inspiration. Thank you!

[mikecurtin]

Ever since I saw Roy Underhill use one of these, I've wanted one. It never occurred to me to make my own out of wood. Nice job, thank you, and thumbs up to crush a troll.

[jennessalynam]

I found a few saw vises for sale on Ebay but I don't have the money to buy one. So, I'm super excited and can't wait to make this saw vise. Thank you so much for your help.

[lordrichard]

Thats a great tip. Practice your new joints/techniques on shop projects. I always try to do that whenever I can. It’s amazing how many times I thought something was going to be super tricky and a hassle only to try it on a shop project like. Wow that was easier then I thought

[bamabry]

I did some sharpening on an old saw a few weeks ago. This would definitely make it much easier!

[gumtreeterry]

Great idea buddy, love the toggle clamp. Thanks for doing this. Terry

[OORAH]

Thanks Rex for showing us the rexSawHolder ... could I cut short the screw on the holder. Thank you Rex ...OORAH!!

[ryandavis]

I liked every one of your commenters because I enjoyed this video so much. Yes I am going to build this at some point in the near future. Thank you for demystifying wood working. One of your commenters suggested utilizing a wedge design that would would be a really cool feature. It would be a budget benefit as well. A dollar Please keep up the great work.

[jdenslinger]

I've been watching all of your videos over the last week. Today, I descided I would subscribe to your Patreon... and wouldn't ya know it, they're having issues left and right. BUT! I think I finally managed to get it all set and done! I have learned so much from your videos and you have really reignited my interest for wood crafts! This has also been a bit of a trip down memory lane, as when I was a kid, my dad did a LOT of this. It's been so long and have forgotten most of what he taught me. So, Thank you for everything Rex!

[biekgiek]

Great design ideas; I laughed out loud when you mentioned your mistakes. Thanks!

[skiphayes]

Hi Rex. Yet again you have given me a better idea on a project I'm working on. It's an outdoor coffee table for under my favorite tree. I was planning on using just a half lap for the long stretcher. Now I'll use a dovetail half-lap. Thanks very much. love your stuff and have been a patron of yours for a while.

[allenwc]

I've been drilling my countersink holes in the wrong order for 40 years :O I've added this to my immediate shop projects list!

[andrewcannon]

On the topic of old tools, I would really like to see your take on the Yankee screwdriver. I have a small collection of them and they're very useful for driving and removing screws quickly