Getting a Grip on Your New Rock Vise

If you've ever tried to cut a stubborn slab without a rock vise, you know exactly how frustrating and potentially dangerous it can be to keep everything steady. There's this specific moment when you're working with a beautiful piece of jasper or agate, and just as the blade starts to bite, the stone shifts. That tiny movement can ruin a cut, or worse, bind your saw blade and cause a real mess. ...

May 14, 2026 · 7 min · Bloque Haas