Vice Handle Modification HF. I modified the handles,jaws,triangular screw anchors and stop thumb wheels.
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Vice Handle Modification HF. I modified the handles,jaws,triangular screw anchors and stop thumb wheels.
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Nice Job... :)
Hi,
I have the same, can you explain why you did so ? The handles for instance ?
Thanks capainleeward! I've added your Vise Handle Modification to our Vises and Metalworking categories, as well as to your builder page: capainleeward's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
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Hi Christophe, I don't like sloppy lead screws so I replaced the mounting triangle plate then I made weighted turn handles for easier turning, the jaws were marring my work pieces so I put aluminum jaws on, and I wanted to lock the vise so I installed long shaft thumb tighteners for repeatability. :O)Attachment 2207
Nice job there, capainleeward! That little figurine seems to be on the way to becoming your signature. :)
Yes he is a good friend of mine. doesn't eat much either.
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Hi,
what I don't like on these cheap Chinese vices, is the difficulty to setup properly the slides, and the bad quality set-screws they put on that.
But it's really cheap, I must admit...
Hi Christophe, I have bought Chinese machines for the past ten years, each time I get one I modify it until it is worthy of a good
job. People who say these machines are no good must not know how to modify in fact many people in the US enjoy modifying these machines and have whole clubs that teach each other how to mod many of them . In my ten years working with them I have build many other machines that work and allow me to keep my shop machine ready for any project I desire.
Most middle class citizens cannot afford to buy American machinery because of the price. I am sure you know this.
I have been able to teach my self the art of machining and layout because of the great low prices of Chinese products.
and the plus factor is to take a machine that needs some mods and convert it to one that is useable.
So my friend mod each and every machine you have. :O)Attachment 2234
Hi Captain, I 200% agree and of course do the same, when I say I don't like, it's not so much of a criticism, it just meant it's what has to be addressed.
Obviously, as you say, I wouldn't have the shop I have if I had to purchase everything at the Western made price...
And obviously also, you can have more and more often good surprises with made in RPC quality... (thought the price is getting sometimes higher also).
Thanks for your reply, not a criticism just like Chinese made priced right machines.
Hi Guys,
I have been having a ball with the HF 9x20 lathe. Have added a couple items to make it "mine". I added a wheel shaped handle to the end of the lead screw that really helps when I want to move the cross slide real slow. I added a 12" diameter wheel to the spindle end that clamps in like a bicycle handlebar holder. It helps to turn the spindle slowly like for tapping and such. The only problem I have had was the brass bushing in the gear train wore out and I had to get a new one made. Cost about $15-20 as I recall. I wish it had slower gears, reversing lead screw, and a couple other hi end features. But, it is all manual, therefore I have had to learn how to do it (Thank you, Mr. Pete). I don't know if I would have had the money for an American made lathe. Also the 9x20 is a good size..fitting my shop quite nicely.
GaryR
Hi Gary R Have you considered a dc motor mod?
I wouldn't have any sort of machinery either if all I had to buy was western made stuff. Last 'good' lathe I had was a Colchester which I sold when I moved to FloridaQuote:
Originally Posted by Christophe Mineau
Capt'n, why they handle mods?
I have one of those tables but haven't used it in years (not because of any problems, just because you can't use a pillar drill as a milling machine :lol:)
