V-block Clamp Clears The Drill Chuck

[Swarfmaster]

I needed to drill a hole in a short 1/8 inch diameter rod. the clamp that I had was just too big to clear the drill chuck and the drill and still be able to get close to the rod. My clamp: Comparing the old with the new:
The completed fixture with the new machining in place:

There's plenty of room for my Drill Chuck to get in close with a small drill and complete the job.

 

[jeff_g1137]

Good thinking, i like it, i wiil make one for myself.

 

[David S]

I do alot of small stuff as well, so that goes on my list to make.

Thank you

David

 

[kvt]

That looks great, It looks real steady as well, if you need to hold a little bit larger item in it, it looks like you could clean a little bit more out of the v area and put a shorter set screw. But it does look good, what did you make it out of, looks like about 3/8 inch Alum plate.

 

[Swarfmaster]

Ken, It's one-half inch by one inch bar stock. That cut will clear a quarter inch diameter rod

Ray

 

[Kennlindeman]

Great idea now I need to add it to my list of item to modify.

 

[bpratl]

Great idea, thanks for sharing. Bob