The Beadsmith’s Miter Cutting Vise is fantastic for metal and wire workers, as well as jewelry makers who create with those mediums. Made from tool grade steel, our vise/jigs are designed to smooth sharp edges and create even edges on wire. You can also securely hold tubing for filing, sawing or sanding. The slots on the base of the vise allow you to form a 45°, 60°, or a 90° angle on a piece of metal. The Beadsmith carries two styles: a Swiss model, as well as a more compact design, with a single screw for tightening. Using a miter cutting vise is easy. File on this larger flat edge. Insert your metal into either slot. Lay one side of the metal flat and level. Leave a small strip of metal hanging out; this is the part you will file. Next, tighten the screw(s) until the inserted metal cannot be moved. It is important that the metal lines up flat in the jig. Now you can file your metal. This also works for creating a straight cut on wire or smoothing down edges on precious metal clays. Metalsmiths and jewelry designers use a miter jig for other projects such as wire wrapping to create consistent loops. MITER CUTTER: This metalworking tool is designed for forming angled bends in metal. It is also perfect for filing metal, as well as creating flat ends on wire and tubing. In addition, it can be used as a vise to hold objects for filing, sawing and sanding. METALWORKING TOOL: This jig is great for jewelry makers, metalsmiths and wire workers. In addition, this vise can be used to hold ring shanks, to file a flat spot, as well as opening jump rings. You can secure a larger ring on the vise and use that gap to open the jump rings. EASY TO USE: File on the larger flat edge. Insert your metal into either slot, with the flat side against the peg. Leave the part that you want to file hanging out. Evenly tighten the vise. File down the metal until it is flat against the steel of the jig. The Beadsmith Miter Cutting Vise Jig – Swiss Style, Made of Steel The Beadsmith Miter Cutting Vise Jig – Swiss Style, Made of Steel The Beadsmith Miter Cutting Vise Jig – Made of Steel with Brass Screw The Beadsmith Premium Miter Cutting Vise Jig – Swiss Style, Made of Steel Add to Cart Add to Cart Buying Options Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.2 out of 5 stars 114 4.2 out of 5 stars 114 — 4.2 out of 5 stars 114 Price $48.99$48.99 $81.99$81.99 — no data $58.99$58.99 Measures 2.75” x 2” 3” x 2.75” 1.37” x 2.36” 2.75” x 2” angles This jig can create 45°, 60° and 90° angles or sharp bends. This jig can create 45°, 60° and 90° angles or sharp bends. This jig can create 45° and 90° angles or sharp bends This jig can create 45°, 60° and 90° angles or sharp bends.