Quick Clamp & Release Vice

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I do quite a lot of work with circuit boards and small mechanical parts, which is why I was finding the 'helping hands' crocodile clip type tool too fiddly and a bench vice too big for my needs. So, after some thought, I designed my own light-duty 3D printed vice with a novel tension/release method. This vice is ideal for holding small parts or circuit boards up to 70mm (2 3/4") while you adjust, solder, glue, etc. ***To clamp:*** Insert the workpiece into the jaws, pull the elastic cord through the slot to a suitable tension then pull the cord down to lock. ***To release:*** Simply pull the cord up. The tension on the elastic is eased and the workpiece freed. After some practice, it's just a matter of seconds to clamp a workpiece in place. I've written a more complete guide on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Clamp-Release-Vice-Vise