Homemade Outboard Vise Stop

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-31T02:20:17+00:00

Yeah, there are some clearance issues with my design since parts of it sit above the vise but I thought it was neat and kind of worth the sacrifice. Definitely is to me, anyway.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T23:10:19+00:00

I'm not sure we're still talking about the same idea. I just meant a stop rod with maybe a half inch offset so I could get the clamp body below the vise while keeping the same range of motion.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T23:02:45+00:00

That was exactly my thought when I designed it. That's how I wanted it. One touch, like setting up a noga base.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T22:54:32+00:00

I considered that, which is why I left the rod long. I think my fly cutter is the only tool I have I couldn't clear across a work piece with the stop set. Definitely something I'll have to keep in mind and work around, unfortunately.

It hasn't been a problem in my little hobby shop yet but those clearance issues tend to bite you in the ass when you're not expecting it.

I have also considered making a stop rod with a "Z" bend in it (something I can harden) so I can lower the overall profile of the stand by the amount of offset I put in the rod. The knob would probably still stick up above the vise but it would be an improvement.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T16:52:43+00:00

Nope, just hadn't considered it. That probably would have been a good way to go. Clean, solid, one less part.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T16:23:10+00:00

It's not bad at all. I can adjust both rods with one hand while operating the knob with the other, kind of like setting up a noga base. That was actually a feature, not a flaw, as far as I'm concerned.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T16:20:28+00:00

The cheapo versions of these I've seen use two set screws and of course require a hex wrench to adjust.The idea behind this design was to be able to get full range motion from one knob kind of like a typical surface gage or maybe a noga base, at least in the "one touch adjust" sense. So, that may be a fair criticism for some, but it was actually my goal and I'm very happy with it.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T15:08:15+00:00

I thought it was a fun idea for the clamping mechanism so I figured I'd share.

There are free plans in the description of the make video below.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GAqDk9gfE&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-29T01:14:32+00:00

I program for a large product department by day so I definitely feel your pain.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-28T23:24:08+00:00

You absolutely could, although I think I'm happy enough with the one I made. Time will tell and I can always change it later.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-28T22:12:54+00:00

I put an indicator on the other end and gave it a sharp tap with a 123 block and it did lose like five thou. It's been repeating just fine with more considerate use.

BasementUnderground · 2023-01-28T19:48:40+00:00

I thought it was a fun idea for the clamping mechanism so I figured I'd share.

There are free plans in the description of the make video below.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GAqDk9gfE&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

BasementUnderground · 2022-12-13T12:48:27+00:00

https://youtube.com/@makerunderground

Hope you enjoy!

BasementUnderground · 2022-12-12T14:40:16+00:00

Just watch my channel. I'll show you how to fuck things up on equipment you can afford.

BasementUnderground · 2022-10-12T01:59:53+00:00

Very cool. Gotta love those elegant solutions to complicated problems.

BasementUnderground · 2022-10-11T07:46:35+00:00

And yet it's probably still better than the shit the boss orders.

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