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Building my CNC plasma cutter has made me realize how much I dislike my cheap drill press vise.
I looked at a bunch of 4-5" models and didn't see what I was looking for. I nearly sprung for a 4" milling vise but the table on my Delta floor press is too small for that.
Then I ran across the floating vise as demo'ed by Mr Pete.
After watching the build series I decided to go that route.
Picked up some suitable stock on the weekend. Then started debating Acme vs threaded rod for the screw. Really wanted to do it 'right' so decided on Acme.
Looked around online and locally for a source, also debated cutting the rod myself.
The rod length is 12" which would be a bit springy to thread without a steady rest which I don't have.
@Dabbler pointed me at a great video by Joe Pi where he makes a steady rest out of phenolic to thread a tiny brass lead screw for his miniature lathe build.
Got a call back from a semi local supplier. I can get 12 ft of 1/2-10 Acme rod for the absolutely astounding price of $42. Yes, 12 feet for $42 I double checked. Twice. Needless to say the decision was easy!
I looked at a bunch of 4-5" models and didn't see what I was looking for. I nearly sprung for a 4" milling vise but the table on my Delta floor press is too small for that.
Then I ran across the floating vise as demo'ed by Mr Pete.
After watching the build series I decided to go that route.
Picked up some suitable stock on the weekend. Then started debating Acme vs threaded rod for the screw. Really wanted to do it 'right' so decided on Acme.
Looked around online and locally for a source, also debated cutting the rod myself.
The rod length is 12" which would be a bit springy to thread without a steady rest which I don't have.
@Dabbler pointed me at a great video by Joe Pi where he makes a steady rest out of phenolic to thread a tiny brass lead screw for his miniature lathe build.
Got a call back from a semi local supplier. I can get 12 ft of 1/2-10 Acme rod for the absolutely astounding price of $42. Yes, 12 feet for $42 I double checked. Twice. Needless to say the decision was easy!
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