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This is my version for precision vise or milling vise. I made some simplifications in the project, to facilitate the manufacture. I created an alternative model for the fixation nut and changed the fixed jaw and the movable jaw. This project is a good exercise to train manufacturing skills and patience.
https://youtu.be/B7KeQ9MTaFw
Below is a brief description of the tools and materials needed for its execution:
- Drill 5.0 mm
- Drill 6.0 mm
- Drill 7.0 mm
- Drill 8.0 mm
- Drill 10.0 mm
- Drill 14.0 mm
- End mill 10.0 mm
- Countersink diameter 19.0 mm
- Male M6
- Male M8
- Plate 32.0 mm x 102.0 mm x 182.0 mm
- Plate 32.0 mm x 62.0 mm x 102.0 mm
- Plate 32.0 mm x 32.0 mm x 102.0 mm
- Plate 18.0 mm x 27.0 mm x 37.0 mm
- Round bar diameter 21.0 mm x 9.0 mm
- Allen screw M6 x 30.0 mm
- Allen screw M8 x 50.0 mm
Approximate cost:
- Plates and round bar (scrap): U$8.00
- Screws: U$0.50
- Labor: it's part of the fun!
Approximate manufacturing time:
- 3 days (with several interruptions)
:lol: Full project available below! :lol:
More details of the project...
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Thanks M4A for sharing an eminent build with video, pics and drawings!
Still only monday - but perhaps TOTW?
Clever solution to keep the fixation nut from twisting when tightening.
What plate material did you use?
-Not intending to be impertinent, but I wonder if you find the two M6 x30 allen bolts
(in both shear and tension) being sufficient for holding the fixed jaw,
or if it perhaps tends to lift upwards-backwards a tiny bit when clamping down hard?
Some solutions use a perpendicular rear key in milled slots in the base & fixed jaw,
thus the jaw stays put and the bolts (now just taking tension) only needs to hold the jaw down.
ATB and TIA
Johan
Thanks DIYSwede for the comments! Answering your questions:
- Material of the plate: by machining, probably SAE-1045 (I can't say for sure, I bought it in scrap. To have a notion, you would have to perform at least one chemical analysis). It certainly wasn't ASTM-A36.
- Allen screws: easily found in hardware stores. If you do not have this length, buy longer and cut to adapt.
- By my calculations, M6 is enough to keep the jaw fixed in place. If you want, you can replace it with M8.
- As the screw fixation occurs at 45 degrees, the movable jaw tends to descend, which completely locks the part.
- I will still manufacture tempered jaws, so there are some details to complete the project.
I hope I answered your questions, hug!
:thumbsup: TOTW? :thumbsup: No way...
M4A: -Thanks for your quick replies - I'm absolutely content!
ATB
Johan
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Please, reconsider the score for level of detail... I tried to pass on as much information as possible: list of materials, drawings, photos, footage ...
For further info on how to make a vise like this, Ishimura's site might be worth a look:
MAKING OF VISE
Note: the link to the english drawing is broken, the japanese still works
(Caution: Metric dimensions!):
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While I'm at it: Ishimura's entire home page might be of use again around here:
Mini Lathe Workshop
DIYSwede, thanks for sharing the link. The projects are very interesting! In the case of the vise, the way the clamping system was performed by Ishimura's is more difficult to manufacture, in addition to taking up more space in the movable jaw. The fixing on the milling machine also didn't interest me much, I'll post a picture of how I fixed my vise, much simpler. Hug!
I prefer the traditional fixation, without accessories, just as I did on the vise with a dovetail. Thanks for the interest and I'm already going to work on new projects!
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