Homemade Machinist's Vise


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BUILDER:
Hawk99 on chaski.org
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade 4" machinist's vise for a mill. Base and jaws were machined from 1018 steel, while the leadscrew, nut, and bearings were sourced commercially.
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May 10, 2017 9:29 PM
moterjames
Nice work. I'll take a set of plans when you get time
Jan 13, 2014 10:19 AM
daveward
That is a beautiful vise...wanna make another one?
Dec 21, 2013 3:04 AM
rossbotics
Nice build
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DIY Machinist's Vise - comment on how to build a Machinist's Vise - 3 comments
moterjames says:
May 10, 2017 9:29 PM
Nice work. I'll take a set of plans when you get time

daveward says:
Jan 13, 2014 10:19 AM
That is a beautiful vise...wanna make another one?

rossbotics says:
Dec 21, 2013 3:04 AM
Nice build

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