Project by mafe | posted 01-02-2015 05:12 PM | 4783 views | 10 times favorited | 22 comments | ![]() |
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Bench vise spacer
get a grip man…
When you clamp in the vise and want a even pressure, you need a spacer, I usually had a handful of little wood pieces in in the workbench tray, but one day I stood and looked and some old wooden blinds, I could imagine a better way that would be more handy and take less searching for the right piece.
Pictures:
1. The spacer after dye and wax.
2. In use.
3. A stack of spacers, getting a hole..
4. Some nice brass screws, just for the pleasure, knurled for easy use.
5. Cut to even size.
6. Shape for looks and touch.
I made the size so I can store it inside the bench, like this it is right at hand when needed.
Now clamping in the vise are faster and with a smile.
Hope this can inspire,
Best thoughts,
MaFe
-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.
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Dutchy
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#1 posted 01-02-2015 05:20 PM
Once and for all
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DIYaholic
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#2 posted 01-02-2015 05:24 PM
Brilliant!!!
‘Nuff said….
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lew
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#3 posted 01-02-2015 05:27 PM
Simplicity at its’ best!
Thanks, Mads!
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Schwieb
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#4 posted 01-02-2015 05:30 PM
Leave it to you Mads. Great idea.
-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.
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#5 posted 01-02-2015 05:53 PM
Wooden feeler gauges, waw.
-- Thomas - there are no problems, there are only solutions.
tyvekboy
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#6 posted 01-02-2015 05:53 PM
Great idea Mads. Wish I had some old wooden blinds lying around. Thats a great way to repurpose old blinds.
Funny you posted this just now. I made one last week and just haven’t posted mine yet. Watch for it.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
patron
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#7 posted 01-02-2015 06:12 PM
cutting edge
clamping edge
working edge
but the best
is sharing edge
you do that well mads
thank you for that
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whitewulf
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#8 posted 01-02-2015 06:33 PM
Mafe,
Brought back memories, as a setup machinist. We made same from steel offcuts for use while clamping castings for initial cuts.
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CFrye
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#9 posted 01-02-2015 08:00 PM
Nice, Mads! Thanks for sharing.
-- God bless, Candy
Brit
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#10 posted 01-02-2015 08:26 PM
Lovely set of spacers Mads, but I hope you haven’t burnt your logo into each individual spacer. :o)
-- Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."
Philip
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#11 posted 01-02-2015 09:35 PM
Great idea Mads! As always, nice wood and brass for every shop need!
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Don W
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#12 posted 01-02-2015 09:54 PM
good idea Mads.
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peteg
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#13 posted 01-02-2015 10:55 PM
The thinkin man is at it again ::))
have a great 2015 Mads
cheers
Pete
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#14 posted 01-03-2015 12:00 PM
Nice one Mads, I think we all can use this one!
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#15 posted 01-03-2015 01:59 PM
Good stuff Mads. A gr8 solution to a racked vise.
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