Hovarter VX21 Wagon Vise

When I began construction of my version of the Shaker Workbench (featured later in this issue), I went on the hunt for vise hardware.

- -Logan Wittmer

My goal was to find something that offered modern convenience not the somewhat finicky wooden screws of the past (but still complemented the aesthetic of Shaker design). The Hovarter VX21 hit that sweet spot perfectly. Unlike traditional vises, the VX21 uses a quick-release mechanism that feels almost like sleight of hand. Turn the handwheel to the left, and the dog block slides freely along its track. With