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70G08.01
70G08.02

Front Vise

Summary of Contents for 70G08.01

Page 1: ...70G08 01 70G08 02 Front Vise ...

Page 2: ...oring the holes for the guide rods and the lead screw and mounting the vise squarely to the bench A template is provided for spotting the guide rod and lead screw holes Although these instructions have taken into consideration the many types of benches every situation is different We suggest that you acquaint yourself with these instructions prior to installation Figure 1 Vise components Apron Fro...

Page 3: ...ption 5 1 4 21 2 Lag Screws 5 1 4 Flat Washers 9 14 11 2 Flat Head Screws Materials Required Qty Description 2 Min 15 8 thick close grained hardwood e g maple birch 33 4 min wide by 18 long or longer if using as a full width end vise One piece may be 21 4 min if configured as shown in Figure 2 1 11 8 dia by 10 to 12 long dowel plus end caps or 05G12 03 optional handle General Notes Important The p...

Page 4: ...gth of the bench in effect creating a skirt and widening the bench in the process The spacer is used to increase throat depth and is optional Note The step by step instructions that follow illustrate this jaw configuration with the Large Front Vise installed 4 This configuration shows the vise mounted to a bench that already has a skirt If the skirt overhangs the bottom side of the bench by more t...

Page 5: ...e longer than 18 see Vise Racking Note One situation where you may want to make the jaws longer is for a full width end vise On benches up to 24 deep you can place the vise at the end of the bench With this set up your jaws can be as long as your bench is deep This set up offers a long clamping surface and with rows of 3 4 dia bench dog holes in the bench top and front jaw it also provides a clamp...

Page 6: ...ing the guide rod center marks Use a 25 16 saw tooth bit or an expansion bit to a depth of 9 16 Note The Regular Front Vise 70G08 01 does not come with support collets 5 On a drill press drill three 1 8 pilot holes through the rear jaw where the guide rod and lead screw centers are located At this time you should also drill and counterbore for any hardware required for mounting the rear jaw to you...

Page 7: ...ace plate to the front jaw 14 Flip the bench right side up Check the alignment and action of the vise Open the vise at least halfway Does it operate smoothly Close the vise to about 1 16 The clamping faces should be parallel to one another See Troubleshooting for remedies 15 If you are making a full width end vise now is the time to scribe a line at both ends of the rear jaw where it intersects th...

Page 8: ... place a wedge or stepped block in the opposite side of the vise to equalize the pressure Problem Solution Jaw faces are not parallel Vise is open at one side and closed at the other Loosen the carriage mounting screws Close the vise until the top edge of the jaws just make contact Place a flexible spacing material e g a 1 4 rubber hose between the bottom edges of the jaws to take up the space due...

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