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    Quote Originally Posted by madokie View Post
    pass ,,,too complicated and parts to loose,, how about a dozen 5/8 flat washers stacked on top of each other and loosely riveted or bolted together, at the far edge away from the center hole.. u just put how ever many washers u need to hold the gap open and u can run a thick wire or rod through center hole on top of vise jaws to keep washers in place while u hold other part and tighten vise..
    Thank you for your post.

    Sometime ago I acquired more brass key tags than I will ever need and so decided to make an adjustable spacer with them...

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    I've used it numerous times on my milling block...

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    but, now, with the benefit of your post, I realize it would work perfectly as an adjustable vise shim.
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