Hey, you're another luthier here in Hive. And I thought I was the only one. The vise is a really useful thing. I reckon maybe people who make violins don't use them, but then, a lot of them do.
I don't have one since I still lack a workbench. So, I feel the need of having something better than a clamp doing th work for me. And the addition of the pieces of wood to the vise's jaws is a nice way of keeping your pieces without annoying scratches or dentures.
good to meet you mate
Nkce to meet you too!