Types of vices

 5 types of vices                                           There are different types of vices used for holding work pieces. They are quick releasing vice, pipe vice, hand vice, pin vice, and toolmaker vice.

Quick releasing vice

A quick releasing vice is similar to an ordinary bench vice but the opening of the movable jaw is done buy using a trigger. If the trigger at the front of the movable jaw is pressed, the nut disengages the screw and the movable jaw is pressed, the nut disengages the screw and the movable jaw can be set in any desired place quickly.

Pipe vice  

A pipe vice used for holding round section of metal, tubes and pipes. In this vice,the screw is vertical and movable. The jaw works vertically. The pipe vice grips the works at four points on its surface. 

Hand vice

Hand vices are used for gripping screws, rivets, keys, small drills and other similar objects which are too small to be conveniently held in the bench vice. The length varies from 125 to 150mm and the jaw width from 40to 44mm. The jaws can be opened and closed using the wing nut on the screw that is fastened to one leg, and passes through the other.

Pin vice

The pin vice is used for holding small diameter jobs. It consists of a handle and a small collect Chuck at one end. The chuck carries a set of jaws which are operated by Turing the handle.

Toolmaker's vice 

The toolmaker's vice is used for holding Small work which requires filing or drilling and for making of small jobs on the surface plate. This vice is made of mild steel. The toolmaker vice is accurately machined.