To get started, you'll just need a few wooden boards, brackets, screws, and paint or stain to match your aesthetic. It's beginner-friendly too since you will only need a drill and a measuring tape.

But sometimes, you need modify that hand tool — make a hand tool hack. Custom Pads for a Mechanic’s Vise Make custom pads for a mechanic’s vise by cutting wood blocks to fit across the vise shaft.