Fun Floating Drill Press Vise

[Janderso]

This one doesn't have the fast movement, the thread is pretty fine on this one too.

Greg

Oh, I saw the single round stock and assumed it slid to a desired point and the thread lever would make the last bit of torque.
That unit is a different beast, yet similar.

 

[f350ca]

Similar but different, think that ring on the other one you posted disengages the nut to let the jaw slide.

Greg

 

[Hawkeye]

I made mine with a 9/16" hex shaft. I can use a hand crank, wrench or slip a socket into a drill or driver to move as fast or slowly as I want.

You're going to love it. Mine hasn't left the drill press since I made it.

 

[Janderso]

So far so good. It’s raining and windy, love it,
This is the first time I made and used a form tool for the radius. Came out great.
I’m going to cut the taper and mill the corresponding piece to this part.

 

[pdentrem]

If you use a nut on the end of the all thread, you could use a power driver to quickly open and close the vice. Use a wrench for the final tighting.

 

[Illinoyance]

Was at a yard sale one time, didn't realize what they were called but a bench top drill press had one on it. Bought the press and vice for I think $50. They're incredibly handy.
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I have a shop made fise similar to that. I purchased it from a retired toolmaker for little more than beer money. I bought it 55 years ago.

 

[Janderso]

If you use a nut on the end of the all thread, you could use a power driver to quickly open and close the vice. Use a wrench for the final tighting.

Oh now you tell me!

 

[Bob Korves]

Nice looking part, Jeff!

 

[Janderso]

I’m done for today.

 

[Janderso]

Nice looking part, Jeff!

Thanks Bob, the 5/8 end mill I used was very dull. It got the job done though.
This project has stretched me a bit, I love every minute of it.