I need to sometimes hold work pieces bigger than my little 3" vice will hold. I would like a bigger vice, but obviously, there are limits as to what will fit. I would like thoughts on an appropriate size vise for my milling machine. Dimensions to consider include:
Table - 5" x 20" w/3 T-slots.
Y Travel - 5-3/8"
X Travel - 12"
Distance - Rear of Table to Forward T-Slot: 4-1/8". If vise hangs off back of table, my "Y" travel is reduced. I think a 4" vise just might do that. ???
Spindle Centerline to Mill Column - 4 - 11/16".
The mill is an early 1950s Rotex horizontal and vertical knee mill with two motors.
Thanks,
Phil
Table - 5" x 20" w/3 T-slots.
Y Travel - 5-3/8"
X Travel - 12"
Distance - Rear of Table to Forward T-Slot: 4-1/8". If vise hangs off back of table, my "Y" travel is reduced. I think a 4" vise just might do that. ???
Spindle Centerline to Mill Column - 4 - 11/16".
The mill is an early 1950s Rotex horizontal and vertical knee mill with two motors.
Thanks,
Phil
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