gt14rider 1,027 #26 Posted yesterday at 12:30 PM Couple of pics 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,589 #27 Posted yesterday at 01:15 PM 44 minutes ago, gt14rider said: pics The vises I have ordered have the same sort of grooves but much shallower. Not having ever used one I wouldn't know, but it seems like the deeper groove would be better for holding 3/4 stock. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,833 #28 Posted 23 hours ago On 1/10/2026 at 7:03 AM, WHX?? said: It's got a v groove cut in the front jaw for holding round stock. Could be a little deeper but works ok. It is nice along with the vertical groove. 11 hours ago, gt14rider said: Picked these vices up at a flee market, Heck of a deal. That a Craftsman press rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,438 #29 Posted 23 hours ago That first vice looks JUST like my vintage Craftsman. Belonged to my Grandfather. (I'm 71) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,389 #30 Posted 16 hours ago 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: The vises I have ordered have the same sort of grooves but much shallower. Not having ever used one I wouldn't know, but it seems like the deeper groove would be better for holding 3/4 stock. The round stock should contact within the V-groove not the corners. Nearly all vises can accommodate replacement or added jaws, most machine shops make their own for the work they do. For 3/4" stock you can make a simple drawing or do the trig work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,589 #31 Posted 15 hours ago 57 minutes ago, lynnmor said: The round stock should contact WITHIN the V-groove not the corners That's the part I was looking for. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 1,027 #32 Posted 14 hours ago Yes it is. 8 speed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 1,027 #33 Posted 14 hours ago @ebinmaine found these on Ebay, just got to know how wide new vice is. Under $10 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,589 #34 Posted 14 hours ago 4 minutes ago, gt14rider said: @ebinmaine found these on Ebay, just got to know how wide new vice is. Under $10 Can you please send me the link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,833 #35 Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, gt14rider said: Yes it is. 8 speed Wow I have the same exact one. Just had to put a new belt on it after many years of abuse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 1,027 #36 Posted 12 hours ago Got mine from a friend, $100. Had to clean it up, sitting in a barn for 15 to years 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,389 #37 Posted 11 hours ago @ebinmaine You should check the alignment of the spindle to the table so you can adjust that before mounting vises. To do that, mount a dial indicator in the drill chuck and swing a large circle on the table. Side to side is likely adjustable but front to back might take shims or machining to get it right. Some call that traming. I’m sure you can find videos on YouTube and a few of them might be correct. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,589 #38 Posted 4 hours ago 7 hours ago, lynnmor said: @ebinmaine You should check the alignment of the spindle to the table so you can adjust that before mounting vises. To do that, mount a dial indicator in the drill chuck and swing a large circle on the table. Side to side is likely adjustable but front to back might take shims or machining to get it right. Some call that traming. I’m sure you can find videos on YouTube and a few of them might be correct. Been meaning to. Thanks for the reminder. Yes, side to side will be easily done. To the best of my knowledge there's no actual adjustment for the fore n aft tilt. Shims would work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
