The sign of a good carver's vice, is that it should be adjustable in all three axes, the Veritas Carver’s Vise one has full rotation in two axes and 3" of height adjustment in the third axis.
Just as important is the controlled release, a combination of internal springs and o-rings provides residual resistance so that your work does not suddenly fall or rotate when the pressure is released. This is also handy when repositioning it, without the need of a third hand. This feature virtually eliminates accidental damage.
The vise can be bolted directly to a bench or clamped in any standard vise; the base has two flats on it. Alternatively, the vise can be side or top mounted through any standard 3/4" dia. dog hole using the auxiliary rod/sleeve/wing-nut assembly, usable on benches from 5/8" to 4" thick.
The body is arched to let work overhang the edge of a bench when top mounted, giving maximum flexibility of use. The body is made from ZA-12 (an alloy as strong as cast iron but less brittle, at only 80% of the weight) with a solid brass hub and a repositionable gyratory locking lever. It has three screw slots with bottom counter-bevels for standard wood screws.
Included is a 3-1/2" diameter by 1/2" thick mounting plate with a steel rod.
Patented. Made in Canada.
Instruction Guide (192 KB, PDF)