Floating drill press vise a la Mr Pete

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Beer flavored popcorn,

 

[DavidR8]

I found the plans.

http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/news/11/newsletter1104.pdf#page=6

Thanks for those sir, I'm not sure I could pull off that build at this point in my fledgling metal working career.

 

[extropic]

Thanks for those sir, I'm not sure I could pull off that build at this point in my fledgling metal working career.

I get it. However, what about incorporating a quick acting nut?
Do you think that's doable?

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/01602994

 

[DavidR8]

That’s possible. I see the button.
How does it work?

 

[darkzero]

Here's the Morton one for a BP that I used to make the depth stop on my PM-45. Should give you an idea of how they work.

 

[darkzero]

Here's another style quick release that might give you ideas. https://www.mcmaster.com/knobs/quick-lock-threaded-through-hole-knobs/?SrchEntryWebPart_InpBox=knob




Another variation are the quick release nuts found on some vises. Like my 7x12 bandsaw. Can either be 2 pieces or similar to how the Morton is, when tension on the nut is released it can then move freely.

 

[DavidR8]

Thanks Will, I’m curious how those things are made...

 

[darkzero]

I've never looked at one close up but I assume the nut is just threaded normally, then the hole is bored again offset? But it then has to attach to the moving jaw or whatever loosley or free floating with some sort of spring to allow it to cam out or whatever. I'm sure there are videos of them online. I know one woodworker that I watch made something with a quick releasing nut. I forget what it was though as I haven't watched the video yet.

The quill stop & quick release knob versions should be much easier to make.

 

[Norseman C.B.]

Here ya go give it a click

 

[DavidR8]

With my burgeoning CNC experience maybe I’ll add a stepper motor to crank this baby closed!