Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount for Mandrels & Forming Stakes

Create a stable, secure workstation for metal forming with the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount. Designed to hold compatible forming stakes and mandrels firmly in position, this heavy-duty bench-mounted vise gives jewelers and metalsmiths a solid foundation for hammering, shaping, bending, and forming metal.

The Vertical Vise bolts securely to a heavy workbench, table, or work surface, keeping your forming tools firmly positioned while you work. Its specialized design holds stakes and mandrels at practical working angles, giving you better access to the workpiece and allowing you to concentrate on forming rather than constantly repositioning your tools.

Constructed from durable cold-rolled steel, the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is built for the demands of serious jewelry and metalsmithing work.

Features & Benefits

• Securely holds compatible forming stakes and mandrels
• Designed for jewelry making, metalsmithing, and metal forming
• Positions forming tools at practical angles for comfortable bench work
• Bolts securely to a heavy bench, table, or work surface
• Provides a stable platform for hammer forming
• Helps prevent stakes and mandrels from shifting during use
• Keeps both hands available to control the workpiece and hammer
• Cold-rolled steel construction for durability
• Compatible with specialized Bonny Doon forming tools and adapters
• Ideal for professional jewelry studios, metalsmithing workshops, and serious makers
• Made in the USA

Specifications

A Stable Platform for Metal Forming

Stability makes a significant difference when hammer forming metal.

A stake or mandrel that shifts during use makes it harder to control the workpiece and place each hammer blow accurately. The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise provides a secure mounting platform that keeps compatible forming tools firmly positioned while you work.

With the tool held securely, you can focus on controlling the metal and developing the desired form.

Designed for Forming Stakes & Mandrels

Unlike a conventional bench vise designed primarily for general clamping, the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is purpose-built around the needs of forming stakes and mandrels.

Its design allows these specialized tools to be held at useful working angles for bench forming.

Depending on the stake or mandrel installed, the Vertical Vise can become a versatile workstation for:

• Anticlastic forming
• Synclastic forming
• Ring forming
• Bracelet and bangle forming
• Dimensional jewelry
• Sculptural metalwork
• Hammer forming
• General jewelry fabrication

Secure Bench-Mounted Design

The Vertical Vise bolts to a heavy table, bench, or work surface, creating a permanent, stable forming station.

Secure bench mounting is especially valuable during hammer work because the force of each strike can otherwise cause lighter holding equipment to move or shift.

Once installed on a suitable work surface, the vise provides a solid foundation for compatible Bonny Doon tooling.

Cold-Rolled Steel Construction

The Vertical Vise is constructed from cold-rolled steel for durability and long-lasting performance.

Its robust construction is designed for forming operations where the vise must remain stable as force is applied to the mounted stake or mandrel.

For a busy jewelry or metalsmithing bench, this creates a dedicated workstation built around the demands of dimensional metal forming.

Keep Both Hands on the Work

Securely mounting the forming tool also provides an important practical advantage: you don't have to hold the stake or mandrel while you're forming.

That leaves both hands available to manage the workpiece and hammer, helping you maintain better control over the forming process.

This is particularly useful for dimensional metalwork where the workpiece may need to be continually repositioned as the shape develops.

Build a Modular Bonny Doon Forming Station

The Vertical Vise becomes especially versatile when combined with compatible Bonny Doon stakes, mandrels, and adapters.

Rather than dedicating a separate holder to every forming tool, the vise provides a central mounting platform that can be configured for different operations.

Change the forming tool and the same bench-mounted vise can support an entirely different type of project.

Compatible Bonny Doon Forming Options

The Vertical Vise works as the foundation for a variety of Bonny Doon forming setups.

Depending on the appropriate stake or adapter, your workstation can accommodate tools for:

• Anticlastic forming
• Synclastic forming
• Ring forming
• Narrow-profile forming
• Dimensional jewelry forming
• Swanstrom Anvil forming stakes
• Bonny Doon ring forming dies

This modular approach makes the Vertical Vise particularly useful for studios that perform several different types of jewelry forming.

Pair with the 115421 Swanstrom Stake Adapter

Use the 115421 Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Adapter when you want to mount compatible Swanstrom Anvil forming stakes and mandrels in the Vertical Vise.

This gives you access to a broad selection of specialized anticlastic, synclastic, combination, and other forming stakes while retaining the same secure bench-mounted vise.

Pair with the 115458 Ring Forming Die Adapter

For compatible Bonny Doon ring forming dies, use the 115458 Ring Forming Die Adapter.

This adapter allows compatible anticlastic, synclastic, and flat ring forming dies to be mounted in the Vertical Vise for hand forming.

Together, these adapters significantly expand the range of tooling that can be used with the Vertical Vise.

Ideal for Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studios

The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is an excellent addition to:

• Professional jewelry studios
• Metalsmithing workshops
• Goldsmithing benches
• Silversmithing studios
• Jewelry schools
• Teaching workshops
• Custom jewelry studios
• Production jewelry workspaces
• Advanced home jewelry benches

Its combination of stability and modular tooling makes it especially valuable for makers who regularly create dimensional metal forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise used for?
It provides a secure bench-mounted platform for holding compatible forming stakes and mandrels during jewelry and metal forming.

How does the Vertical Vise mount to my bench?
It is designed to bolt securely to a heavy table, bench, or other suitable work surface.

What is the Vertical Vise made from?
It is constructed from durable cold-rolled steel.

Can I use it for hammer forming?
Yes. The Vertical Vise is designed to keep compatible mandrels and forming stakes securely positioned during hammering and metal forming.

Can it hold Swanstrom Anvil forming stakes?
Compatible Swanstrom Anvil forming stakes can be mounted in the Vertical Vise using the Bonny Doon 115421 Vertical Vise Adapter.

Can it hold Bonny Doon ring forming dies?
Compatible Bonny Doon ring forming dies can be mounted using the 115458 Ring Forming Die Adapter.

Are forming stakes included with the Vertical Vise?
No. This product is the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount. Forming stakes, mandrels, dies, and specialized adapters are separate components.

What types of projects can I use it for?
Depending on the forming tool installed, the Vertical Vise can support ring making, anticlastic and synclastic forming, bracelets, bangles, dimensional jewelry, sculptural metalwork, and other jewelry-forming applications.

Where is the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise made?
It is made in the USA.

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