Big vise build
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mv213
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I agree, you’ve surpassed even your own great work, and that aint easy! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us weekend “hackers”.
akalian
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I don't know if you plan on painting it or not.
But I think it would look just fine with a clear coat of lacquer, celebrating the craftsmanship and your attention to detail, instead of covering it up with paint.
If anybody comments about the lack of paint, just tell them you will be glad to make one for them painted any color they choose, if they are willing to pay for it.
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But I think it would look just fine with a clear coat of lacquer, celebrating the craftsmanship and your attention to detail, instead of covering it up with paint.
If anybody comments about the lack of paint, just tell them you will be glad to make one for them painted any color they choose, if they are willing to pay for it.
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Royce, this is one of the best functional pieces of art and craftsmanship I have ever seen! I am curious about the conversation with Kevin Scott about the jaws, was it close to April Fool's day and he just wouldn't believe you needed 13" jaws LOL?
Yes, I'm planning to paint it Alyeska green.
There is a test sample in the album.
I do like a clear oil finish on steel, but this project with the exposed bronze and brass,I'm thinking will look good with the green paint.
It is aways out, but we"ll see when the time comes.
BMR24
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Was just at Kevin's this weekend and he showed me some drawings as well as the blanks for your jaws, very impressive
ilovevocs
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Nice work Royce!!
I’m told Women love men with big tools.
I’m told Women love men with big tools.
1969
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Awesome........
pamike
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Can you explain what you were doing with the curved piece of steel and the red laser level. Were you using the level to draw a straight line on the curve???
Yes, it was set up to layout the miter cut on the corner of the skirt.
First I laid out the top and bottom rectangles on the floor and 45 degree lines coming off of each corner.
Then set the panel on the bottom lay line and clamped a bar to the panel holding the top vertically over the top lay line.
Then set the laser on the 45 degree line and marked the laser cast line with soapstone.
A pattern for this cut could be developed, but this method is faster and makes up for any out of round in the pipe, making it fit up better and more foolproof
I hope that makes sense.
Here is a pic that may help see it.
Royce
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jack stand
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Are there pics somewhere else? I only see the 2 on post #1.
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These pictures show me the near unique mind of the builder. To figure out and then layout on the floor the design that rises above in 3D using the laser to see the cut line. Pure genius.
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no neat sig line
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These pictures show me the near unique mind of the builder. To figure out and then layout on the floor the design that rises above in 3D using the laser to see the cut line. Pure genius.
lg
no neat sig line
Those are some mighty kind words Larry, thank you.
One of the neatest gadgets to come out in my career was the laser plumb bob.
I would hate to guess how many man days I've waisted hanging and waiting for a plumb bob to settle.
Another is the laser line level, it opened up some way crazy ways of laying things out, as shown in the pics.
I would not be without one, myself.
Royce
jack stand
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jack stand
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Thanks bro!
jack stand
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Wow Royce, (just checked out your album) if a picture is worth 1000 words. I'd need quite a few pictures to praise your big vice!
KMScott
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I offered my help to Royce and just so excited to see this project start to come together. Royce is truly a great craftsman and has great vision. He has been sending me material for several weeks and this weekend I had a chance to work on the Jaws and Jaw Support that Royce will weld in place. The jaws are being made from A2 Tool Steel and are 1"x 2-1/2 x 13" with five 1/2:13 socket head cap screws to hold them in place. Royce is not building a show vise here, this vise will handle anything that fits in it's massive jaws with all the strength designed into it. Later this week I will serrate the jaws after I build a fixture for it. My Haas CNC did not have enough power to tap the 1/2:13 threads so I'll hand tap those.
I'll be adding more of my machine work as I go. The 1-3/4 Spindle Thread will show up soon and I plan on building the Meatball and attaching it to the Spindle. Did you catch the large Bronze round in the first pic. That will be fun to carve.
I'll be adding more of my machine work as I go. The 1-3/4 Spindle Thread will show up soon and I plan on building the Meatball and attaching it to the Spindle. Did you catch the large Bronze round in the first pic. That will be fun to carve.
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Kevin.
Seeing these pics is just too cool.
I can't hardly wait to see how you carve the meatball and fit it to the spindle.
Thanks for posting them.
This project would not be happening without Kevin's help.
I don't have the skill or ability to perform the tasks that Kevin is doing.
His advise on this project has been essential, as well.
My hat is off to him.
I started building the spindle nut retainer today and added a few pics to the album.
Royce
Seeing these pics is just too cool.
I can't hardly wait to see how you carve the meatball and fit it to the spindle.
Thanks for posting them.
This project would not be happening without Kevin's help.
I don't have the skill or ability to perform the tasks that Kevin is doing.
His advise on this project has been essential, as well.
My hat is off to him.
I started building the spindle nut retainer today and added a few pics to the album.
Royce
KMScott
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Royce, got your 13" jaws serrated today, used a 4" custom ground carbide cutter. Thought I would share pic's. Going to Heat-Treat tomorrow. The A2 Tool Steel will be treated to 54/56 Rockwell.
I had to build a fixture to hold these 10lb jaws. I was happy how they turned out.
The pic of the jaw lot shows a Wilton 1780 jaw ( 5/8 x 1 x 8") and how it is dwarfed by your jaws.
I had to build a fixture to hold these 10lb jaws. I was happy how they turned out.
The pic of the jaw lot shows a Wilton 1780 jaw ( 5/8 x 1 x 8") and how it is dwarfed by your jaws.
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pamike
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That's awesome! Using resources half way across the country to help each other out.
How many jaws are there? I see a bunch of pieces in that bin.
How many jaws are there? I see a bunch of pieces in that bin.
KMScott
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I have 60 pairs that are all different sizes and fit different vises going to Heat Treating.
Miss the Pontiacs
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All I can say is WOW! I checked out your albums, should have done that long ago. When a fellow like Larry G makes a comment it is duly noted. I showed my wife some of your pics, she marveled at the Xmas gifts and the Fish Stove. When I showed her the BIG VICE she wondered what you were going to put in it. I told her you crushed Volkswagens.
Again good job
Again good job
pamike
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Royce,
What's your background in metal fabrication? U work in the oil fields up there?
What's your background in metal fabrication? U work in the oil fields up there?
Plus "Shipping and Handling" of course.
jack stand
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In all seriousness, what are you going to do with this behemoth? To me it's a functional piece of art (and just plain cool) that should be on display, dressed only in a clear coat.
Your vice dwarf's my Parker 978 and I find it to big to be practical in the shop. Now if I repaired locomotive's............
Your vice dwarf's my Parker 978 and I find it to big to be practical in the shop. Now if I repaired locomotive's............
