I have used many techniques over the years, but pallet banding is still the best.
https://youtu.be/VXFmQUAx2DQ
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I have used many techniques over the years, but pallet banding is still the best.
https://youtu.be/VXFmQUAx2DQ
Folks who don't have easy access to banding can try using ordinary foam cushioning. A few strips in integer inch widths will work nicely. Neither as durable or oil repellent as banding but sometimes easier to find or 'harvest' from the refuse pile.
...will never find again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Topper Machine
I'm with you there bro. I did find one of the bags of rubber bands I bought, a few weeks ago. Stretch them and they disintegrate. Not much use like that!
Bill
Keep your rubber bands in an airtight container; they'll last longer although they remain a less-than-perfect choice for parallel retention.Quote:
Originally Posted by WmRMeyers
I find that, in many applications, light bell wire is a better choice than a rubber band. Immune to oxygen or ultraviolet deterioration, adjust tension by twisting the connection a little tighter.
I'll offer one of the oldtimer's solutions that works well for me. A tiny dab of grease will 'glue' a parallel to the vise jaw. Easy to wipe off when no longer needed. A drop of oil will work as well in most cases.
Bag I found was new and unopened, should (should, I say!) have been sealed. ;) Dab of grease sounds like something I can figure out how to do, though!Quote:
Originally Posted by mklotz
Thanks, Marv!
Bill
What about using magnets ? They should work too. But the metal chips will Stick to them.