Baby Kurt

RIMSPOKE

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I HAVE BEEN USING A 6" KURT VISE ON MY PM-727M TABLE MILL .

IT DOES A GREAT JOB HOLDING THINGS STILL WHILE THEY ARE CUT TO PIECES
BUT IT IS A TAD BIG FOR THE MILL IT IS BOLTED TO .

SO I HAVE BEEN SHOPPING FOR AN AFFORDABLE USED 4" KURT AS A STABLEMATE
& I FINALLY HAVE ONE FOR THE OLD PM .

WHAT A GEM OF A WORK HOLDER THIS LITTLE GUY IS !
I CAN'T WAIT TO PUT IT TO WORK .

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I did not know they made a 4" That's very cool, maybe I need to look for one.
 
I did not know they made a 4" That's very cool, maybe I need to look for one .

IT IS CALLED A " D40 " MODEL .
THEY ALSO MAKE A SWIVEL BASE FOR THE D-40 .

TROUBLE IS , THEY ARE EVERY BIT AS EXPENSIVE AS THE SIX INCH MODELS !
 
RIMSPOKE said:
I HAVE BEEN USING A 6" KURT VISE ON MY PM-727M TABLE MILL .

IT DOES A GREAT JOB HOLDING THINGS STILL WHILE THEY ARE CUT TO PIECES
BUT IT IS A TAD BIG FOR THE MILL IT IS BOLTED TO .

SO I HAVE BEEN SHOPPING FOR AN AFFORDABLE USED 4" KURT AS A STABLEMATE
& I FINALLY HAVE ONE FOR THE OLD PM .

WHAT A GEM OF A WORK HOLDER THIS LITTLE GUY IS !
I CAN'T WAIT TO PUT IT TO WORK .
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I knew about the 4" models, but didn't know about the 5" until one came up for sale here on the board and I snagged it. :)

I have both the normal 5" jaws as well as several sets of 'oversize' 6" jaws in soft steel and aluminum from monsterjaws. This way I get the usage of a larger vise without the size and weight penalty. While rare, if you see a 5" snag it. It's a great vise for smaller mills.

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I purchased the swivel base from Glacern. I had to press out the center post and turn it down a little, the Kurt has a smaller hole in the base. But it works great for a fraction of the cost.
 
I bought the swivel base and the 5" vise that it sits under from Glacern. Very nice!
 
Darn it Rim, some people lust after women, Some people lust after cars, some after power, or money. I myself lust after your sweet new Kurt vice.
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Very nice! I have the 4" that my 932 came with, as well as an import 6". I believe a 5" vise would be ideal for my application.

Your 4" is indeed a gem. Enjoy!
 
That's why I went with the Glacern. Kurt no longer offers a 5.
 
I may end up with a Glacern 5" one of these days, but my modified 6" beater vise has been treating me quite well lately.
 
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