Noplace
21-06-2016, 09:03 AM
Hi everyone, another day, another set of issues lol.
due to lack of foresight when I started designing my build, I didn't account for requirement of large Z clearance and movement due to fear of deflection and what not. I could have definitely used an extra 100-200mm but can't go back now.
I purchased this vise when I was in UK last year http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Low_Profile_Machine_Vices.html
its around 3 inches high if I'm not mistaken, that's way too much for the space I have (150mm Z travel assuming no tool in spindle), its okay for small parts and small tools but otherwise cant do much.
Is there a solution that allows me flexibility of vise directly on the T-Slot table with enough clamping force?
I have the M8 version of these mitee bite fixture clamps http://www.miteebite.com/products/fixture-clamps/ that are helpful for fixtures but wondering if I can use them for a vise like setup?
any thoughts or advice?
due to lack of foresight when I started designing my build, I didn't account for requirement of large Z clearance and movement due to fear of deflection and what not. I could have definitely used an extra 100-200mm but can't go back now.
I purchased this vise when I was in UK last year http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Low_Profile_Machine_Vices.html
its around 3 inches high if I'm not mistaken, that's way too much for the space I have (150mm Z travel assuming no tool in spindle), its okay for small parts and small tools but otherwise cant do much.
Is there a solution that allows me flexibility of vise directly on the T-Slot table with enough clamping force?
I have the M8 version of these mitee bite fixture clamps http://www.miteebite.com/products/fixture-clamps/ that are helpful for fixtures but wondering if I can use them for a vise like setup?
any thoughts or advice?