I have very limited space in my shop, so I strive to keep thing modular and moveable so stuff that is not in use can be tucked away and not consume real estate.
I have a Wilton Mechanics Vise -- very similar to this model.
It is an important tool, especially when I am fabricating metal parts.
I had it bolted onto my temporary workbench which consisted of 3/4" plywood with an Ikea laminated Maple countertop sitting on top. I've scaled down my workbench to be just the size of the countertop (currently sitting atop a folding bench until I build the base), and I'd like to have my workbench be able to accommodate my mechanic's vise, temporarily, or be free and clear for large projects.
I already have the four holes drilled that I used previously when I had the vise occupy a somewhat permanent position.
My question is: what do you recommend as a fastener that will allow securing the vise, yet making it easily installable/removable? Unscrewing bolt screws takes too long. I'm wondering what fasteners there are for quick release that could use the existing holes. A solution that has the vise already affixed to a surface and then the surface is affixed to the bench is possible, e.g. using clamps on a base sitting on the bench.
Your thoughts?
Thanks.
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