POTD- PROJECT OF THE DAY: What Did You Make In Your Shop Today?

[Rex Walters]

photos of this vise

For a second, I thought you really were going to chrome it!

 

[rwm]

What about turning an end cap on the lathe?

 

[wachuko]

What about turning an end cap on the lathe?

That is what I think that I will end up doing... but first I will stop by HomeDepot and see if a fence post cap works...



Rough sketch of dimensions to take with me to HomeDepot... the screw protrudes .417"

 

[extropic]

That is what I think that I will end up doing... but first I will stop by HomeDepot and see if a fence post cap works...

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I like your thinking there.
That should be adaptable/modifiable to work.

 

[rwm]

Cast one!!!

 

[wachuko]

Cast one!!!

Wish I was ready for that... baby steps, baby steps...

I could 3D print one... did not think about that...

 

[pontiac428]

You could 3d print investments and cast those!

 

[Eyerelief]

That is what I think that I will end up doing... but first I will stop by HomeDepot and see if a fence post cap works...

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Rough sketch of dimensions to take with me to HomeDepot... the screw protrudes .417"

Seen this

How to make a replacement dust cap for a Wilton 1745 vise

I recently found a product that works quite well as a replacement dust cap for a Wilton 1745 vise. It's an aluminum post cap for a chain link fence. I got mine at Zoro Tools for $1.09 with free shipping. Post Cap, Material Aluminum, Plain Finish, 2-3/8 In. Dia...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[WobblyHand]

You could 3d print investments and cast those!

Cast aluminum turbine wheels, what could possibly go wrong?
I know you weren't suggesting that, but it made me laugh anyways.

 

[pontiac428]

Cast aluminum turbine wheels, what could possibly go wrong?
I know you weren't suggesting that, but it made me laugh anyways.

I'm sure aluminum is just a gateway drug. Nickel and tungsten are in @wachuko's future.