With a bench vise, it’s easy: clamp the center of the blade in the vise and get to work. Like any workshop tool, however, there are some simple tricks to help you get the most out of it.

The first thing is you need to make sure your gun is on a bench or table with a vise to hold your gun in place. Second, know that consistency is key. If you’re not holding at the same spot, ...

When used in conjunction with a bench vise or a machinist vise, you should be all set. Throw in some double-sided tape when all else fails. So when I’m away from my shop for a big job, ...