Which drill press vise?

[ranny9]

Every birthday I get to peruse the Micro-Mark catalog and pick out some things I think I need So, which drill press vise to use with my variable speed mini drill press http://www.micromark.com/microlux-benchtop-variable-speed-mini-hobby-drill-press,8283.html???

http://www.micromark.com/Drill-Press-Vise-1-1and4-Inch-Capacity,6635.html

http://www.micromark.com/Mini-Toolmakers-Vise-1-1and4-Inch-Capacity,7028.html

http://www.micromark.com/quick-jaw-vise-2-1and4-inch-capacity,8093.html

[ACL1504]

Randee,

I like the second one as it holds the piece being drilled very securely. I also like the third one for the fact it opens wider and gives you more room to hold a larger piece.

If I were to purchase the drill press, I'd get the second one.

My two cents worth.

I based the above picturing me working on brass models and what I'd be drilling. The second vise would benefit me more.

So, I guess you need to decide what one will work for what you have in mind to use it for.

Tom

[S&S RR]

Randy


I have the third vise on your list and it works fine.  The main criteria for me was the way it fastened to the drill press.  I have my Dad's old drill press and this was the quickest and easiest solution.

[Slim Jerkins]

I wouldn't limit yourself to just the MM catalog. Try a search on Amazon for drill press vises and see what comes up. I haven't been overly impressed with the quality of -some- of MM's tools. Your mileage may vary.


-slim

[deemery]

You should be able to match or beat the MicroMark price on Amazon or eBay for something like this. 


On a related note, has anyone found a source besides MicroMark for 1"x1"x1" angle blocks?


dave

[Oldguy]

You should be able to match or beat the MicroMark price on Amazon or eBay for something like this. 


On a related note, has anyone found a source besides MicroMark for 1"x1"x1" angle blocks?


dave

http://kittstools.securesites.net/store/angle_plates.html

[bparrish]

Randy...

Of your choices I would select the one with the sliding cross bar tightening devise.  You can really get into it and tie something down.

I too have had quality problems with some of MM's offerings.  There are a number of products where they don't even say what planet they were built on.

But......

Consider this one on Amazon...


http://www.amazon.com/MAKER-BENCH-JEWELRY-BEADING-WATCHMAKERS/dp/B016X0BP18/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1455901804&sr=8-28&keywords=machinist+vise

see ya
Bob

[oldbloodhound]

Bob's recommendation is the same as MM but $10 cheaper on Amazon and FREE shipping.

[ranny9]

You should be able to match or beat the MicroMark price on Amazon or eBay for something like this. 


On a related note, has anyone found a source besides MicroMark for 1"x1"x1" angle blocks?


dave

Thanks!!, I need the 1"x1"x1" angle blocks too. You guys always come through


http://kittstools.securesites.net/store/angle_plates.html