Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount for Mandrels & Forming Stakes
Secure your forming tools and work with greater control using the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount. Designed for jewelers, metalsmiths, silversmiths, and metal-forming professionals, this heavy-duty bench-mounted vise securely holds mandrels and forming stakes in position while you hammer, shape, bend, and form metal.
Unlike a conventional vise that may not position specialized forming tools effectively, the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is specifically designed to hold mandrels and stakes at useful working angles. The vise bolts securely to a heavy workbench, table, or other suitable work surface, creating a stable workstation for demanding metal-forming operations.
Constructed from durable cold-rolled steel and made in the USA, the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is built for serious bench work where stability, tool positioning, and control matter.
Features & Benefits
- Securely holds mandrels and forming stakes – Designed specifically for positioning metal-forming tools during bench work
- Stable support during hammering – Helps keep stakes and mandrels securely positioned while forming metal
- Bench-mounted design – Bolts to a heavy table, workbench, or suitable work surface for a solid installation
- Useful working angles – Designed to position mandrels and forming stakes at practical angles for bench work
- Cold-rolled steel construction – Durable construction designed for long-term workshop use
- Improves control while forming – Reduces the frustration of tools shifting or moving during hammering
- Versatile metal-forming accessory – Useful for shaping, bending, forming, and other bench metalworking operations
- Professional workshop tool – Suitable for jewelers, metalsmiths, blacksmiths, and serious hobbyists
- Made in the USA
Key Specifications
- Brand: Bonny Doon
- Product: Vertical Vise Bench Mount
- Tool Type: Bench-Mounted Vise / Forming Tool Holder
- Primary Use: Holding Mandrels & Forming Stakes
- Mounting: Bolts to a Heavy Bench, Table, or Work Surface
- Material: Cold-Rolled Steel
- SKU: 115400
- MPN: 115400
- UPC: 632751119559
- Country of Manufacture: United States
Designed for Mandrels & Forming Stakes
Metal forming often requires the workpiece to be hammered against a mandrel, stake, or other forming tool. Keeping that forming tool securely positioned is essential for maintaining control over the work.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is designed specifically to address this challenge.
Once mounted to a suitable heavy work surface, the vise provides a secure location for holding mandrels and forming stakes during bench work. This allows you to concentrate on positioning, hammering, and shaping the metal rather than repeatedly stopping to reposition a moving forming tool.
Ideal For
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is an excellent addition to benches used for:
- Jewelry making
- Metalsmithing
- Silversmithing
- Metal forming
- Hammer forming
- Mandrel work
- Forming stake work
- Shaping and bending metal
- Fabricating jewelry and metal objects
- Professional jewelry workshops
- Metalsmithing studios
- Blacksmithing and specialty metalwork
- Serious hobby and craft workshops
Why Use a Dedicated Forming Vise?
A general-purpose bench vise is useful for countless workshop operations, but metal-forming stakes and mandrels present a different challenge. Their shapes and working positions often require a holder designed specifically around forming operations.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is designed to hold these tools securely while providing practical working angles for bench use.
This can make a significant difference during repetitive hammering and forming operations. Instead of fighting a stake or mandrel that shifts while you work, you can focus your attention on controlling the hammer, workpiece, and shape being produced.
Built for Hammering & Metal Forming
Metal forming can place considerable force on the tool supporting the workpiece. Stability is therefore an important part of a productive forming setup.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is designed to keep mandrels and stakes from moving during heavy hammering. Its bench-mounted configuration transfers the working setup to a substantial bench or table rather than relying on a lightweight portable holder.
For best results, install the vise on a heavy, stable workbench or suitable work surface capable of supporting the forces generated during your particular metal-forming operation.
Cold-Rolled Steel Construction
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is manufactured from durable cold-rolled steel for long-lasting workshop performance.
This robust construction makes the vise particularly appropriate for jewelry studios and metalworking shops where forming tools are used regularly and equipment must withstand repeated bench work.
A Useful Addition to the Metalsmithing Bench
For jewelers and metalsmiths who regularly use forming stakes and mandrels, the way those tools are held can be just as important as the forming tools themselves.
A secure holder helps create a more efficient bench setup by keeping the forming tool where you need it while you work.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is particularly useful for craftspeople who:
- Regularly work with forming stakes
- Form metal over mandrels
- Perform repetitive hammer-forming operations
- Need better control over forming-tool positioning
- Want a dedicated forming station at the workbench
- Need a substantial holder for professional or frequent workshop use
Why Choose Bonny Doon?
Bonny Doon tools are designed for jewelry and metal-forming applications where dependable workshop equipment is essential.
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise Bench Mount provides a purpose-built solution for one of the fundamental challenges of metal forming: securely positioning the mandrel or stake while the metal is being worked.
Its combination of bench-mounted stability, cold-rolled steel construction, and purpose-built support for mandrels and forming stakes makes it a valuable addition to a professional or serious metalsmithing workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise used for?
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is designed to securely hold mandrels and forming stakes during jewelry making, metalsmithing, hammer forming, shaping, bending, and related metal-forming operations.
Does the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise mount to a workbench?
Yes. The vise is designed to bolt securely to a heavy table, workbench, or suitable work surface.
Can it hold forming stakes?
Yes. Holding forming stakes is one of the primary purposes of the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise.
Can it hold mandrels?
Yes. The vise is designed to hold mandrels as well as forming stakes at useful working angles for bench metal forming.
Is this suitable for hammering operations?
Yes. The vise is designed to keep mandrels and stakes securely positioned during hammering and metal-forming work. It should be installed on a sufficiently heavy and stable work surface appropriate for the work being performed.
What is the vise made from?
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is constructed from cold-rolled steel for durability and long-term workshop use.
Who is this vise designed for?
It is well suited to jewelers, metalsmiths, silversmiths, blacksmiths, metal-forming professionals, and serious hobbyists who work with mandrels and forming stakes.
Is this a regular bench vise?
It is better considered a specialized bench-mounted vise for metal-forming tools. Its primary purpose is securely holding mandrels and forming stakes for bench work.
Does the vise need to be permanently mounted?
The vise is designed to bolt securely to a heavy table, bench, or work surface. Your mounting arrangement should provide the stability required for the metal-forming operations you intend to perform.
Where is the Bonny Doon Vertical Vise made?
The Bonny Doon Vertical Vise is made in the United States.
| SKU: | 115400 |
| UPC: | 632751119559 |
| Brand: | Bonny Doon |
| MPN: | 115400 |
| Made In: | United States |
