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I got my Christmas present a little early thanks to a local millwright that does my machining work. This in not just another 'nicevice' but rather a culmination of all the best ideas that I have stored in my mind over the past year. Machinist Mike has made my vice dreams come true. Some of the features include:
a) 1.5" thick aluminum jaws that willhandle any size blank & more
b) large flywheel that makes opening/closing a breeze
c) bronze bushing & nut that virtually eliminate the need to lube
d) 4140 steel used on the left/right hand threaded rods
e) linear bearings (Thompson)with matching chrome shaft
I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that this is now the most solid pen acccesory in my shop. Please don't bother asking the cost, suffice to say that it will be the only one made of it's kind. I've included a group shot of the various jigs/tools that I've used for drilling blanks before the new arrival. Needless to say that most ended up in the trash bin in order to make room for my new toy. The vice is so sturdy that it does not need to be clamped down to the DP. It's not only self centering but self supporting. Enjoy the pics.
-Peter-
a) 1.5" thick aluminum jaws that willhandle any size blank & more
b) large flywheel that makes opening/closing a breeze
c) bronze bushing & nut that virtually eliminate the need to lube
d) 4140 steel used on the left/right hand threaded rods
e) linear bearings (Thompson)with matching chrome shaft
I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that this is now the most solid pen acccesory in my shop. Please don't bother asking the cost, suffice to say that it will be the only one made of it's kind. I've included a group shot of the various jigs/tools that I've used for drilling blanks before the new arrival. Needless to say that most ended up in the trash bin in order to make room for my new toy. The vice is so sturdy that it does not need to be clamped down to the DP. It's not only self centering but self supporting. Enjoy the pics.
-Peter-