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A Pin Vice is a very useful hand tool for a jeweller. It is used to hold small round section material and tools such as deburrers, taps, drills, reamers, scribers, wire and other small tools. The example shown opposite, has knurled surfaces, which provide a secure grip. The three jaw hardened steel keyless chuck, works as an effective clamp, holding the material / tool.

The image shown opposite, shows a small diameter drill bit, set up in a pin vice, ready for use. Rotating the handle with the fingers of one hand and applying a small amount of pressure, provides the force required to drill soft metals. Jewellers often require very small drill bits called needle drills. Needle drills can be purchased or homemade.