After getting a lot of interest at Ridgway from carvers that saw my ball vise in use I decided to make up plans for it.

Basic welding skills and metal cutting are necessary for making it according to the plans.

I have been using mine for two years I usually have it mounted to a hydraulic lift table making my work always at a comfortable height, being able to turn and tilt a carving really helps my back out over time.

The prototype I made is slightly different than the plans, when I made the prototype I cut the top pieces too short.

It has been a while since I have made drawings for others to read so feel free to contact me with any questions.

If there is some interest in purchasing I will make up some for 325.00

When I have time I will put a better video up of it working on my hydraulic table.

The video I made was right after it was built and the bench it is on is wobbly.

Here is the link to the plans
http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/Ball%20Vise%20Plans/


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http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/brianharnett/Wood%20Carvings/
http://harnettdesigns.com/

Great setup , would make detailing small pieces easier.