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Post by Pat on Jan 2, 2014 16:29:37 GMT -5
Sometimes I don't want vise marks on the metal I put into the vise. I've seen pricey pads for the vise teeth (?), but figured there must be a better (cheaper) way. Here it is: This is an advertising magnetic business card that I cut in half with ordinary scissors. You can see the vicious teeth! IMG_1931 by Pat6489, on Flickr Each half clings to the vise teeth, so my metal doesn't get teeth marks. IMG_1929 by Pat6489, on Flickr I like this idea better than the old rags I was using before.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 18:28:48 GMT -5
You can also remove the metal pieces via the screws and replace with square wooden dowels from home depot
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Post by jakesrocks on Jan 2, 2014 18:34:14 GMT -5
You can also make covers for the jaws using soft sheet lead or copper. For my own large vise, I machined new jaws out of nylon blocks.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 2, 2014 19:24:32 GMT -5
On my vise I can flip the jaws around by removing the screws; the other side is smooth.
Chuck
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Post by Pat on Jan 2, 2014 20:25:46 GMT -5
OK, you guys, you are way ahead of me! I see that my vise has screws set in the jaws, so maybe the other side is smooth.
For metalsmithing, is there any situation where you would want the toothy side? I can only think of impressing texture.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jan 2, 2014 20:36:13 GMT -5
LOL. Depends on the type of metal smithing. For delicate or jewelry work you wouldn't want the textured side. If your jaws will reverse, check all of the edges. They usually don't put a very nice finish on the type of vise in your pic. I'd suggest covering the jaws with at least 1/16" lead sheet, or 16 gage annealed copper. Both are easy to cut and bend to fit over the jaws. Here are several types of soft, non marring jaws on ebay. www.ebay.com/bhp/vise-soft-jawsYou might also want to check these. They come in several sizes. You just bend the long tabs to fit the top of your vise. www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/products.cfm?categoryID=1619
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Post by gemfeller on Jan 2, 2014 20:57:06 GMT -5
LOL. Depends on the type of metal smithing. For delicate or jewelry work you wouldn't want the textured side. If your jaws will reverse, check all of the edges. They usually don't put a very nice finish on the type of vise in your pic. I'd suggest covering the jaws with at least 1/16" lead sheet, or 16 gage annealed copper. Both are easy to cut and bend to fit over the jaws. Here are several types of soft, non marring jaws on ebay. www.ebay.com/bhp/vise-soft-jawsGood idea. Glad to see you're well enough to post again Don. I just use an old piece of leather. If it's limp enough just hang it between the jaws with your workpiece in between. Just make sure it's thick enough so any jaggies on the jaws don't poke through. Hard shoe leather can be used also, just cut to fit and use a little imagination on securing it to the vise.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jan 2, 2014 21:01:05 GMT -5
Won't be on very long Rick. Fixin to take my meds and lay back in my recliner with my dog for a while.
I'll see if I can find the nylon jaws I made, and post a pic tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 22:19:48 GMT -5
LOL. Depends on the type of metal smithing. For delicate or jewelry work you wouldn't want the textured side. If your jaws will reverse, check all of the edges. They usually don't put a very nice finish on the type of vise in your pic. I'd suggest covering the jaws with at least 1/16" lead sheet, or 16 gage annealed copper. Both are easy to cut and bend to fit over the jaws. Here are several types of soft, non marring jaws on ebay. www.ebay.com/bhp/vise-soft-jawsGood idea. Glad to see you're well enough to post again Don. I just use an old piece of leather. If it's limp enough just hang it between the jaws with your workpiece in between. Just make sure it's thick enough so any jaggies on the jaws don't poke through. Hard shoe leather can be used also, just cut to fit and use a little imagination on securing it to the vise. Rick, your solution, while effective, is a little old school and requires Take the magnetic calendar/B-card off the pizza delivery box, cut it into two slices and it holds itself to the vice! Free if you already ordered pizza! Haha! Happy New Year!
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Post by gemfeller on Jan 2, 2014 23:20:29 GMT -5
Good idea. Glad to see you're well enough to post again Don. I just use an old piece of leather. If it's limp enough just hang it between the jaws with your workpiece in between. Just make sure it's thick enough so any jaggies on the jaws don't poke through. Hard shoe leather can be used also, just cut to fit and use a little imagination on securing it to the vise. Rick, your solution, while effective, is a little old school and requires Take the magnetic calendar/B-card off the pizza delivery box, cut it into two slices and it holds itself to the vice! Free if you already ordered pizza! Haha! Happy New Year! Happy New Year back at ya! LOL! I AM old school! That's funny because I use that magnetized "plastic" for many other things gemological and lapidary but that application hadn't occurred to me. Actually I was being a little disingenuous...just trying to be helpful to beginners. I actually use a wonderful 25-pound engraver's ball with plastic jaw inserts and holders for odd-shaped pieces. It has endless uses and is most helpful for holding rings and other pieces solidly while I carefully hammer down bezels. Rick
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Post by quartz on Jan 2, 2014 23:39:08 GMT -5
Simple, quick, and easy, especially for people who use vises for a variety of holding uses [me]. Better than what I've been using because they don't fall off so easy. Thanks Pat.
Larry
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Post by pghram on Jan 3, 2014 18:38:08 GMT -5
Great idea, thanks.
Rich
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Post by Pat on Jan 4, 2014 18:35:45 GMT -5
I appreciate the vise education. For now, I am going to stick with the magnetic card until I have a reason to unscrew those very tight screws. Thanks!
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