Finished my 1962 Clausing resto....vise recommendations?

[zruvalcaba]

Guys, I just finished my 1962 Clausing 16SC restoration....just need to add the badges and the belt guard door knob. I've added some pictures for your reference. I'm needing to add a good vise now...I'm thinking a 4"-5" cross slide vise similar to the Wilton 11695 also shown here: http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/92352-11695-wilton-cross-slide-drill-press-vises.html. My only concern is matching up the bolt lug pattern to the pattern on my presses table. Any ideas or other recommendations?

 

[930dreamer]

Nice work on the Clausing DP.

 

[1982fxr]

are those originnal stickers/emblems on there? Wow, she's a bueaty!

 

[tpierce]

Outstanding job! Great work there.

 

[zruvalcaba]

are those originnal stickers/emblems on there? Wow, she's a bueaty!

Thanks guys. Those are the original metal badges. Still have a couple more to put up including the one for the motor but they were all in amazing shape. Any tips of vise as per my original question?

 

[PT Doc]

Measure out bolt pattern and confirm how they will fit. You don't need all 4 bolts, 2 would be plenty if tightened appropriately.

 

[zruvalcaba]

Measure out bolt pattern and confirm how they will fit. You don't need all 4 bolts, 2 would be plenty if tightened appropriately.

Well of course that's the obvious answer. I've already measured it out. The problem is finding a vise online where the manufacturer has measured the lug pattern on the vise.

 

[RAYJAY]

nice drill press same one as mine nice restore

mine has the bigger table on it

Jeff
http://www.speedfreaksgarage.com/jeff/drill press/
also under this web site there is both manuals in pdf's format for clausing drill presses the one you have and the variable speed one

 

[Provincial]

Nice job on the restoration!

Get a piece of 1/2" to 3/4" plate that is large enough to span your slots with plenty of room to spare and wide enough to properly support the vise. Cut slots in it so it can be bolted to the table while still having a fair amount of adjustment. Locate, drill, and tap holes to mount the vise(s). You can have several sets of holes for different vises.

By using the plate, you can adjust the location of the vise quickly, rather than cranking the adjustments, and are not limited by the travel of the adjustments. You can also use other vises that may be more appropriate for the job at hand.

The final advantage is that it will help protect that beautiful table top!

 

[zruvalcaba]

Nice job on the restoration!

Get a piece of 1/2" to 3/4" plate that is large enough to span your slots with plenty of room to spare and wide enough to properly support the vise. Cut slots in it so it can be bolted to the table while still having a fair amount of adjustment. Locate, drill, and tap holes to mount the vise(s). You can have several sets of holes for different vises.

By using the plate, you can adjust the location of the vise quickly, rather than cranking the adjustments, and are not limited by the travel of the adjustments. You can also use other vises that may be more appropriate for the job at hand.

The final advantage is that it will help protect that beautiful table top!

Good idea! I think I'll explore that option. Thanks!

 

[Harvey Melvin Richards]

If the vise bolt pattern doesn't fit, mount it to a sub plate with a pattern that does fit.