Posted: 11/7/2007 1:00:17 PM EDT
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I am looking for a vise to go under a vertical mill. Are there particular brands that are known for their quality, good reputation? Really, the best question is: Are there any brands I need to avoid? |
I think over 400.00. Unless you are an old and picky tool and die maker i would save the money, |
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I have used Jet mill/drill w/ r-8. I called Victor Machinery in NYC and asked what they had that was good for the money. They sent me a pretty nice vice that was made in Japan. I like it just fine. I also have a Chinese tilting vice that works good and is usually the one that stays on the machine for normal use. I have to use an indicator to line it up because the alignment lugs are not quite good enough. |
Then I would have to recommend a clone vise and use the dollars saved to buy a better grade indicator. Like here www.mitutoyo.com/TerminalMerchandisingGroup.aspx?group=1258 www.brownandsharpe.com/precision_hand_tools.asp?action=display&title=Dial+Test+Indicators+%2D+Top+Mounted+Dials&id=9188 |