A tool for holding angled parts

Keep in mind that standard dowel pins are case hardened and can leave impressions in your vise jaw, especially a cast iron vise.. A softer pin will be fine, like a stainless 303, 304, or 316 (common). The ball on a base would make this a non issue, and is a good improvement.
 
There is a similar vise insert on ebay for around $100. Personally, It looks to me like you could easily get into trouble and have your part and insert flying out of the vise! Especially if you made a cut in the wrong direction and with the cutting tool pressure pushed on the part and un-wedged it from its angled hold!
 
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You can also make an angled workpiece holder by sawing off 2 slices of a good size gear and letting the round sides mesh in your vise. The 2 flat surfaces are left to bear against the vise and the work respectively. A large gear is best,of course.

A piece of brown paper placed between the pin and between the flat surface and the work on this design shown here will help prevent slipping.
 
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