Veritas Pipe Vise Head and Base

Veritas pipe vise, head and base. Working much like a pipe clamp, it is straightforward and inexpensive yet remarkably adaptable. It has two main parts: a head that attaches to a length of 3/4" black gas pipe (not included), and, in place of the usual tail piece, a base that mounts under a benchtop or other wooden surface. Additional bases (sold separately) can be mounted elsewhere, so one head and pipe can serve as a front vise, tail vise or a vise on a portable surface. The head rotates to any orientation, so it can clamp against a bench stop horizontally or against the bench skirt vertically.

The head has two through-holes for mounting your own jaw, driven by an Acme-threaded screw with 1" of travel for final tightening. A positive-locking clutch plate holds the pipe and is released for fast positioning with a front button or a rear eye bolt that can be linked to a shop-made foot pedal for hands-free use. The button can be set for right- or left-handed use and is length-adjustable from 3/4" to 2" to suit the skirt thickness.

Clamping capacity is limited only by the pipe length. Requires an unobstructed mounting area of at least 3" × 6" and 1 1/2" thick. Head and base are mostly cast iron with some steel parts.