Instrument Maker's Vice

[DavidL]

I needed a small vice that would rigidly hold small parts at any orientation. I designed and drafted drawings for this vice based on the principles I'd seen utilised in professional instrument maker's vices. Using bits of steel from the scrap box I fabricated a vice that does the job nicely.

 

[Dave Smith]

It looks nice--well made--and should do the jobs for you---and it didn't cost much--Dave

 

[vapremac]

Fine job !

 

[12bolts]

Nice work David, they do make for easy work on the smaller things

Cheers Phil

 

[Bill Gruby]

Very nice David.

"Billy G"

 

[george]

Wow Nice vice. You did a great job making a functional tool for your shop. That's just what I like to see here. Thanks for sharing.

 

[itsme_Bernie]

Beautiful job David!

How big is it? Love the color!

What does it mount to? I notice the interesting base...

Bernie

 

[ksierens]

A very useful project, and great workmanship!

 

[Mid Day Machining]

I needed a small vice that would rigidly hold small parts at any orientation. I designed and drafted drawings for this vice based on the principles I'd seen utilised in professional instrument maker's vices. Using bits of steel from the scrap box I fabricated a vice that does the job nicely.View attachment 71286View attachment 71287

That looks like a really handy tool. Nice job.

 

[rd2012]

Fabulous Job David. Simple, straightforward, very flexible; the best type of design and engineering.

One question- on the vertical height adjusting rod, how are you securing that on the short end. Maybe a photo from that angle would be great. I would really like to make one of these at some point. Thanks for sharing.

rd2012