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Step 5:  Install the Slide Assembly

(top of bench)

(end of  

 bench)

Place the Slide Assembly (Part 
#4) into the mortise you cut in 
your bench. Position it so that the 
standoffs are facing towards the 
end of the bench. Make sure that 
it is parallel to your bench top.

Use a 3/8" transfer punch to mark 
the centers of the five holes. Then 
remove the Slide Assembly and 
drill the holes 2" deep with a size 
5/16" drill bit. Thread the holes us-
ing a 3/8-16 tap.

Mount the Slide Assembly in 
the mortise and install the bolts 
(Part #9) as shown using a 7/32" 
hex driver. 

Note that the flat head bolt goes 
in the hole between the standoffs.

Summary of Contents for Tail Vise

Page 1: ...Tail Vise Installation Instructions revised 6 18 2019 ...

Page 2: ...mbly 10 step 6 Mount the Vise Jaw 11 step 7 Install the Lower Rail 12 step 8 Install the Vise Screw 13 Final Adjustments Accessories 14 diagram 1 Exploded Parts Diagram 15 diagram 2 Vise Jaw Dog Hole Specifications 16 diagram 3 Vise Jaw First Cut 17 diagram 4 Vise Jaw Second Cut 18 diagram 5 Bench Mortise Detail 19 Questions Contact Us at 207 273 2520 toolworks lie nielsen com Lie Nielsen Tail Vis...

Page 3: ... own Vise Jaw Total Travel Distance 6 inches An Installation Kit is available through Lie Nielsen Toolworks for 45 returnable for credit This kit includes the following tools Please call 1 800 327 2520 or visit www lie nielsen com for more information Drills Taps Center Punches Allen Wrenches Hex Drivers F 5 16 5 16 18 3 8 16 3 8 5 16 1 8 3 16 7 32 1 4 3 16 7 32 1 4 IMPORTANT Read these instructio...

Page 4: ...er Rail Set Screws 4 Part 3 Lower Rail Shims used for set up only Part 9 Slide Assembly Bolts 4 button head 1 flat head Part 4 Slide Assembly 1 Part 6 Acme Nut 1 Part 5 Vise Screw 1 Part 10 Vise Screw Flange Bolts 2 Specs 3 8 16 x 2 Specs 1 4 20 x 1 2 Specs 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Specs 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 ...

Page 5: ...end of the bench and be 11 long x 1 wide x 7 16 deep The top of the mortise should be 1 5 16 from the top of the bench It is vital that this cut is parallel to the bench top IMPORTANT Before cutting the mor tise you must drill four holes to provide clearance for the stand off bolts of the Slide Assembly Refer to the Diagram 5 on page 19 for a detailed illustration You will also need to cut a dado ...

Page 6: ...ages 17 and 18 for details NOTE The corners of these mortises do not need to be square Make sure to clean up any rough edges The dimensions of the Vise Jaw are 15 long x 4 high x 5 wide Begin with two pieces each measuring 16 long x 4 high x 2 wide Mill out your dog holes on the outer piece if desired Refer to the Diagram 2 on page 16 for details Glue and clamp these pieces together and make sure ...

Page 7: ...lace the Upper Rail Part 1 flush against the top of the cut out area of the Vise Jaw Position it 1 from the end of the Jaw as shown Make sure it is parallel with the top of the Vise Jaw Install the Upper Rail to the Vise Jaw using the bolts Part 7 and a hex driver You may use a power drill to drive the bolts most of the way in then finish by hand Be careful not to overtighten Mark the center point...

Page 8: ...Rail Position the Slide Assembly so that the standoffs are closest to the vise screw hole Angle the Slide Assembly to fit the stand offs through the notch in the Jaw Maneuver it into the mortise in the Jaw so that the upper edge fits into slot of the Upper Rail Slide it all the way down until it is flush with the end of the Upper Rail Step 4 Prepare the Lower Rail ...

Page 9: ... is flush end to end Clamp the assembly together making sure the clamps do not obstruct access to the three mounting holes on the lower rail Use a 5 16 transfer punch to mark the centers of the holes After the holes are marked remove the clamps Slide Assembly and Lower Rail Drill the holes 1 deep using a size F drill bit Then thread them using a 5 16 18 tap Make sure everything is clean of debris ...

Page 10: ...nch Make sure that it is parallel to your bench top Use a 3 8 transfer punch to mark the centers of the five holes Then remove the Slide Assembly and drill the holes 2 deep with a size 5 16 drill bit Thread the holes us ing a 3 8 16 tap Mount the Slide Assembly in the mortise and install the bolts Part 9 as shown using a 7 32 hex driver Note that the flat head bolt goes in the hole between the sta...

Page 11: ...the Slide Assembly as shown Once you have bypassed the standoffs tilt the Jaw forward to engage the Upper Rail with the top of the Slide Assembly Then slide the Jaw forward until it is closed Lift the Jaw up and forward to guide the second standoff through the notch and into the Jaw pocket ...

Page 12: ...lly tight Slide the Jaw over to access the remaining holes of the Lower Rail through the dado you cut on the bottom of your bench top Install the rest of the bolts Go back and fully tighten all bolts The Vise Jaw should now slide smoothly over the Slide Assembly The set screws Part 8 along the bottom of the Lower Rail allow you to reduce or eliminate any up and down movement of the Vise Jaw To adj...

Page 13: ...for the mounting holes Use a 5 16 transfer punch to mark the centers of the holes Remove the Vise Screw Drill the holes 1 deep with a size F drill bit then thread them with a 5 16 18 tap Now you are ready to install the Vise Screw Start by aligning the opening on the bottom of the Jaw with the standoffs on the Slide Assembly Slide the Acme Nut Part 6 into the opening and in between the standoffs N...

Page 14: ...needed Now you can flush the Vise Jaw to your bench and you are ready to use it We hope that you enjoy your new Tail Vise If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please contact Lie Nielsen Toolworks at 1 800 327 2520 or email toolworks lie nielsen com Final Adjustments Accessories We also offer bench dogs vise handles and holdfasts For details or to place an order please visit the Workbe...

Page 15: ...Part Part Name 1 Upper Rail 2 Lower Rail 3 Lower Rail Shims for set up only not shown 4 Slide Assembly 5 Vise Screw 6 Acme Nut 7 Rail Bolts 8 Lower Rail Set Screws not shown 9 Slide Assembly Bolts 10 Vise Screw Flange Bolts 1 2 6 7 4 5 10 9 7 ...

Page 16: ...16 Diagram 2 Vise Jaw Dog Hole Specifications Top View Section View Detail View Vise Screw end Top of Jaw Vise Screw end Inside face of Jaw Inside face of Jaw Top of Jaw ...

Page 17: ...7 1 2 1 1 2 15 3 4 3 3 4 4 Diagram 3 Vise Jaw First Cut Top of Jaw Vise Screw end Bottom of Jaw Mortise the blue shaded area to a depth of 2 1 2 Note that the corners of the mortise do not need to be square 5 1 2 Inside face of Jaw ...

Page 18: ...ram 4 Vise Jaw Second Cut 1 2 3 1 2 14 1 4 1 1 2 15 3 4 Mortise the green shaded area to a depth of 3 4 Note that the corners of the mortise do not need to be square Top of Jaw Vise Screw end Bottom of Jaw 5 8 ...

Page 19: ...e side assembly The F 257 diameter drill bit and the 3 16 center punch are included in the Tail Vise Installation Kit if purchased Use the 3 16 center punch to locate the center of the holes Drill each hole with an F drill bit 257 diameter to a depth of 7 16 Addendum Refer to page 5 Step 1 Prepare your bench top ...

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