holding plate stock on you vise that doesn't open wide enough

[TOOLMASTER]

i keep meaning to post this for the last year so here it is..


years ago after i got my mill i needed to mill some plate so i came up with this solution...

with the vise squared perfectly i drilled 1/2" holes for pins..

there are 2 more holes not shown on front end ..6 holes total

 

[AlanR]

Is there a reason you think this is better than swapping the jaw plates from one end of the jaw to the other?

 

[RandyM]

Is there a reason you think this is better than swapping the jaw plates from one end of the jaw to the other?

:think1: :thumbsup:

 

[pineyfolks]

Is there a reason you think this is better than swapping the jaw plates from one end of the jaw to the other?

Not all vises have the ability to switch to the back of the jaws.

 

[Chucketn]

I just checked my vise, and sure enough, the movable jaw has holes on both ends. I took the jaw plate off and moved it to the back. I don't see where it would be usefull, though, unless I can get taller replaceable jaw plates. There is only about 1/32" of jaw above the vise for gripping the plate.
Are these jaw plates available some where?

Chuck

Note: If I had some tool plate I probably could make some bigger ones?

 

[pineyfolks]

You can find all sizes of vise jaws on ebay. You can customize them like soft jaws for the lathe if you need to.

 

[TOOLMASTER]

Not all vises have the ability to switch to the back of the jaws.

YEA THAT:*****slap2:

 

[righto88]

Did you tap the holes? I see you are using bolts. That is a handy idea you have to get more out of your vice.

John

 

[TOOLMASTER]

PINS..THE THREADS ARE CUT OFF

 

[pineyfolks]

3 pins , 2 in the fixed jaw and 1 in the movable works good for round stock. Drill the solid jaw with a series of holes for different diameter stock.