To: Nancy Myers

From: Iapara, Dmitrii

Date: October 11, 2022
Subject: APLED 121 - Mini Bench Vise - Description Report

MINI BENCH VISE

A vise, sometimes called a third hand, is an indispensable tool in every tool room or workshop.
Vises are usually mounted on workbenches or similar firm surfaces to hold material in place.
Vises are devices usually consisting of two parallel jaws, one of the jaws is fixed and the other
one moveable by a screw, a lever, or a cam. Most vises can be used for a wide variety of work.

The adjusting knob

attached to the
moveable screw

The screw

Moveable jaw
Fixed jaw

• Knob with moveable screw: The bolt adjusts the width of the jaws.
• Fixed jaw: This jaw holds one side of the object and is fixed.
• Moveable Jaw: This jaw holds the other side of the object and can be adjusted to the
desired width.
• Screw: Allows the moveable jaw to move to be adjusted.

If you need to work on something and you need to use both hands to work on, this is the tool
for you. I have used my mini vise for years and keep it at home in the garage. This little tool is
also ideal for holding and working on small parts in jewelry, hobby, model making, and
electronics.