The Maker's Vise: The Most General Purpose Hobby Vise.

A project in Portland, OR by Alex Faveluke and Greg Stephens
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Calling all Makers, Fixers, Designers, Artists! If you’re out there expressing yourself, The Maker’s Vise can improve your workflow!!
Backers: 169
Average Pledge Per Backer: $118

Funded: $20,009 of $15,000
Dates: Sep 18th -> Oct 23rd (35 days)
Project By: Alex Faveluke and Greg Stephens
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Latest News

A way to add an order for Soft Jaw sets.

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
If you've already ordered a vise, and would like soft jaw sets, you can adjust your pledge by adding $10 per set to your existing backing.   We'll ask you which jaw sets you want during our final survey at the conclusion of this Kickstarter.     ... (Read More)

Special Purpose Jaws Availability Forecast

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We have 3d printed prototypes of a few special purpose jaws, some of which we featured in the video. Prototype Specialty Jaw Sets After looking at various ways we could produce and market these, Greg and I have decided to market them on The Maker's... (Read More)

We hit 50%, Thanks Everybody!!

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!!   We hit 50% !! Thanks to everybody who's backed us, offered support in many ways thru this process and helped share it out to the world!    Special thanks goes Jonathan of the Homemade Tools Forum, http://www.homemadetools.net, for backing... (Read More)

Rough Dimensions

September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi!   It was brought to our attention that we've not got a datasheet or specifications up.  So here are some dimensions from the final prototype that has been successful in our testing and at the Maker Faire last weekend: Overall Length----------... (Read More)

4 Kickstarter 3D printing projects to check out: 3D printed robots, RPG terrain, maker's vise

September 20th - via: 3ders.org
In recent years, Kickstarter has played a key role in the rise of many a 3D printer startup. But it's also a great place to find fun little 3D printed toys and gadgets. Here are four 3D printing projects live on the crowdfunding platform right now, from educative robots to fantasy gaming terrain. (Read More)

Thanks for a Great First Day!!!

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everybody! Thank you all for a Great first day of The Maker's Vise Kickstarter!!!  I really appreciate your interest and backing to help produce what promises to be a great product! This has been an amazing few days for Greg and I.   We... (Read More)

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