Shoulder Vise (Noun)
Meaning
A vise with jaws that are padded in order to hold lumber without denting it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter used a shoulder vise to hold the delicate wood trim in place while he glued it.
- A shoulder vise is an essential tool for any woodworker who wants to avoid damaging their projects.
- To prevent scratches, the craftsman placed the wood in a shoulder vise lined with soft padding.
- The shoulder vise was carefully adjusted to fit the unique shape of the curved wood panel.
- The furniture maker relied on her trusty shoulder vise to hold the fragile legs of the antique chair steady.