In article .com,
wrote:
wood slips have always worked well for me. But if the wood begins to
break through, stop, release pressure, or it'll mark. Obvious nuff
really. Hardboard generaly works, ditto formica, thin ply can split.

I'd go for aluminium. That's the traditional materiel for soft jaw vices.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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