Drill Press Vice

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Finally got a drill press vise! It works like a charm. :thumbsup:

$15 at Grizzly Tool.
 

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Yup. Couldn't live without my drill press vise! Next on my to-get list is a cross-slide vise for it. I also make heavy use of my table clamp, like the one shown below.
 

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My dream is to get this machine in the next 2-3 years.
 

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Can't say I've ever bolted one down
But he'll yeah I couldn't do with out one

Only takes one attempt to try to drill a small bit ( like though a bolt)

To know u are getting a vice before u lose a finger

Also good for accuracy
 

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My dream is to get this machine in the next 2-3 years.

Why would you want a horizontal mill? They are time consuming to set up and not nearly as versatile as a vertical mill. Or do you have some special operations to perform with this machine? Either way, you'll love having a mill of any kind.

I picked this up a couple of years ago dirt cheap. I don't use it much at all, but it sure comes in handy when needed!
 

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Agreed. A horz mill is kinda old school. Unless you are also good at using a compound angle vise and setup, a vert mill is more usefull for a hobbiest to use and learn to setup.
 

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It is a horizontal/vertical mill. I just linked the horizontal pic.

 

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Doesn't matter. My bench vise (5" swivel/rotate w/ pipe jaws) is chinese. I have seriously beatenn, heaved, and cranked on that thing. No issues.

I have a standard drill press vise. My next accessory for it is a cross-slide unit.
 

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That may be, but nothing wrong with buying products from your own country. I would prefer to buy USA, as Im sure you would like to buy Canadian goods.

But yes, there are times where it is easier on the wallet to buy otherwise.
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Now we're getting into a whole other can o' crap, aren't we?

Ultimately, it boils down to this. I would prefer stuff made in Canada or even the US. Well, honestly- pretty much anything BUT China. However- look around. Even stuff sold with US or CDN branding is now largely made overseas. And getting a non-Chinese article is getting rarer and more expensive. I have a family to support, so I buy what I can afford. None of this is my fault...
 

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Now we're getting into a whole other can o' crap, aren't we?

Ultimately, it boils down to this. I would prefer stuff made in Canada or even the US. Well, honestly- pretty much anything BUT China. However- look around. Even stuff sold with US or CDN branding is now largely made overseas. And getting a non-Chinese article is getting rarer and more expensive. I have a family to support, so I but what I can afford. None of this is my fault...

X-2
 

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Now we're getting into a whole other can o' crap, aren't we?

Ultimately, it boils down to this. I would prefer stuff made in Canada or even the US. Well, honestly- pretty much anything BUT China. However- look around. Even stuff sold with US or CDN branding is now largely made overseas. And getting a non-Chinese article is getting rarer and more expensive. I have a family to support, so I buy what I can afford. None of this is my fault...

I totally agree.

I wouldnt mind getting a cheapy drill press vice and build a "milling table" type thing...

Didnt someone here make something like that?
 
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