vise question
- JordanSharpes
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vise question
I have seen on these boards talk of a "self-centering" drill press vise and followed what links were provided. It seems though that everywhere that used to sell them stopped. I have a metal lathe, but it is small (6"), so I think I am going to attempt drilling on my drill press for now. Any thoughts on a cross-slide vise? They seem workable, but I want something that can reliably set me on center. Any help will be appreciated.
Jordan
Jordan
I was thinking that a cross slide vise would work well also, but found a self centering vise and went with that. Try searching on the Harbor Freight website. They are the only place that I knew of that sold a self centering vise, and if you were following my link, it was an old link, and may not be active any longer. I think I got the three inch vise, and once you get it set up, it works very well.
FWIW, you can use a standard drill press vise, but you will have to set it up for each block. Takes more time, but it can be used effectively.
FWIW, you can use a standard drill press vise, but you will have to set it up for each block. Takes more time, but it can be used effectively.
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