Ok, I currently do not drill blanks on a lathe. I was using the pen makers vise that has the two gears that turn and closes the jaws. I've had it about 2 years. It started freezing up, galling, etc. I am not pleased with this type of vise. Any comments on the best vise? I just ordered one from PSI and thought I would give it a try.
For those that don't drill blanks on a lathe..
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Ok, I currently do not drill blanks on a lathe. I was using the pen makers vise that has the two gears that turn and closes the jaws. I've had it about 2 years. It started freezing up, galling, etc. I am not pleased with this type of vise.There's non better than this one!
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80808&highlight=pen+drilling+vise
But really, it's beyond me why you would order one and then ask about the best vise!:biggrin:without waiting for a reply!
PenMan1
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If you are going to drill with a vice, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE for the Huffman Vise. Be advised, he is about a year out on production.
Whaler
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Another + for paul's vise. There is none better.
well, I was just thinking maybe someone had a PSI vise and would comment on it, but that's beyond me.....Ok, I currently do not drill blanks on a lathe. I was using the pen makers vise that has the two gears that turn and closes the jaws. I've had it about 2 years. It started freezing up, galling, etc. I am not pleased with this type of vise.There's non better than this one!
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80808&highlight=pen+drilling+vise
But really, it's beyond me why you would order one and then ask about the best vise!
PenMan1
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It might be worth a PM to Oklahoman. At last word, Roy had access to a few of these vises-FOR SALE!
ghostrider
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Woodnwhimsies also carries one you may want to look at.well, I was just thinking maybe someone had a PSI vise and would comment on it, but that's beyond me.....Ok, I currently do not drill blanks on a lathe. I was using the pen makers vise that has the two gears that turn and closes the jaws. I've had it about 2 years. It started freezing up, galling, etc. I am not pleased with this type of vise.There's non better than this one!
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80808&highlight=pen+drilling+vise
But really, it's beyond me why you would order one and then ask about the best vise!
Paladin
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Pen vise
I have two General pen vises. Could sell you one. I sure don't need two. $50 shipped.
http://www.acmetools.com/tools/GENERAL+INTL+70-120+70-120+SELF-CENTERING+PEN+DRILLING+VISE
I have two General pen vises. Could sell you one. I sure don't need two. $50 shipped.
http://www.acmetools.com/tools/GENERAL+INTL+70-120+70-120+SELF-CENTERING+PEN+DRILLING+VISE
sbell111
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I've heard very good things about WoodCraft's WoodRiver Deluxe Self Centering Pen and Bottle Stopper Drilling Vise.
airborne_r6
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I've heard very good things about WoodCraft's WoodRiver Deluxe Self Centering Pen and Bottle Stopper Drilling Vise.
I have this one and really like it; it's easy and quick to use.