New Millscott project

[royce]

Tried a few different set ups to get the axles and base pins parallel as well as coplanar.
Also weighed all the parts, 800 pounds so far.

 

[WoodsTruck]

It's amazing. Living life through your camera lens didn't do the size of this project justice until you start mating up the pieces and reality starts to sink in on how large this thing will eventually be.

 

[PugetDude]

Without a way to indicate and line bore the axle assembly you’ll probably have to hone the bores to get your axle to slide through. I’d probably jig it like you are doing with a sectional dummy axle on the bores that would allow for easy disassembly after welding. Weld, drive the dummy axle out, then hone to get the real one to slide in. Stub axles would make this a lot easier if your design permits.

Project is looking awesome!

Scott

 

[royce]

It's amazing. Living life through your camera lens didn't do the size of this project justice until you start mating up the pieces and reality starts to sink in on how large this thing will eventually be.

Thank you, there is a lot that the camera does not capture.

 

[royce]

Without a way to indicate and line bore the axle assembly you’ll probably have to hone the bores to get your axle to slide through. I’d probably jig it like you are doing with a sectional dummy axle on the bores that would allow for easy disassembly after welding. Weld, drive the dummy axle out, then hone to get the real one to slide in. Stub axles would make this a lot easier if your design permits.

Project is looking awesome!

Scott

Scott, they are stub axles, pressed into the hub.
They will be welded to the inside of the hub.
I'm banking on the machine work to the hub being true, if that proves to be off, I'll have to open up the bearing bores in the ears to help correct.
At least, that's what I'm thinking.

 

[royce]

Good headway today,
Axles tacked to hub.
Made a dummy spool to keep the lower ears true, while fitting the frame up.
Frame arms welded out.
Cross member cut to length.

 

[Lwel9226]

WOW.... Looking good Bud....

Lynn

 

[royce]

Got started cutting strut pieces today.
Pins, bushings and collars sniped from a weight machine.

 

[royce]

Finished up the strut pivot fab, crossmember welded out.

 

[royce]

And got her off the table and tacked to the base

 

[PugetDude]

That thing is a beast, Royce. I wasn't really visualizing the scale until this last batch of pictures.
Awesome work!

 

[Bears Fan]

BEAST!!!

 

[loganb]

BEAST!!!

+1

 

[royce]

Tacked off the strut mounts.
Tested the spring and found it to be too light.
I'll have to root around for another.

 

[royce]

Went on the hunt for a spring today, no luck.
Did find a 5 ton ball screw jack on a surplus lift and landing gear for a high deck.
Should be able to make one or the other work.

 

[PugetDude]

Went on the hunt for a spring today, no luck.
Did find a 5 ton ball screw jack on a surplus lift and landing gear for a high deck.
Should be able to make one or the other work.

Pretty good haul, Royce. Can't wait to see what you do with the handwheels and the landing gear.
Like the Vise-grip ground clamp. I should do something similar.

 

[royce]

Pretty good haul, Royce. Can't wait to see what you do with the handwheels and the landing gear.
Like the Vise-grip ground clamp. I should do something similar.

I have high hopes the ball screw jack can work in this application, it is so smooth.
The ratchet mechanism is backwards, If I'm thinking right, the worm gear can be swapped end for end to change force direction.
Nothing more irritating than a bum ground, the vise grips stop all that ****.

 

[royce]

Fiddled with the jack today.
Found it takes 12 revs per 1" travel.
Around 7" total travel from 32" to 48" jaw height.
The throw on the cranks is too long, so a smaller crank will need made.

 

[royce]

Jack screw mounts tacked off, swapped the worm screw end for end, to get the ratchet orientated right and got her standing on her own 3 legs. Good day today.

 

[royce]

Bored out a hand wheel for the jack and got the vise all assembled.

 

[royce]

Then commenced to load testing.
The counter weight/rear cover balanced with the jaws open 4"
The rotation brake limit is 100# @ 30" radius,
The pivot brakes held 170# with no sign of yielding.
The base proved to be quite stable even at the lowest jaw height.

 

[PugetDude]

Royce, now you're just showing off...
2 anvils?
Seriously?

Looks amazing; incredible machining and fabrication skills on full display.

 

[LXCam]

Well that settles it Royce. You got my vote for the vise hall of fame.

I think that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen on this board. What did your elevations end up at for full drop and rise?

 

[txvwnut]

So now that the prototype is done when will the production begin on a consumer version, and will there be a pre-production sale.

That thing is cool as hell.

 

[Jayman17]

That is an awesome vise and stand Royce, I’d say that is quite the accomplishment even by someone as talented as you. Any plans for retractable casters?

Jay

 

[royce]

Royce, now you're just showing off...
2 anvils?
Seriously?

Looks amazing; incredible machining and fabrication skills on full display.

Thank you Sir
The anvil pics are for folks who can't visualize center of gravity and think this is on the verge of toppling!

 

[royce]

Well that settles it Royce. You got my vote for the vise hall of fame.

I think that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen on this board. What did your elevations end up at for full drop and rise?

Heck yea and thank you.
Top of jaws 30" to 48"

 

[royce]

So now that the prototype is done when will the production begin on a consumer version, and will there be a pre-production sale.

That thing is cool as hell.

Thank you and there will be no more!
This thing wore me out!

 

[WoodsTruck]

I'm not sure how big the fish are in Alaska, but that is a healthy fly tying clamp.

 

[royce]

That is an awesome vise and stand Royce, I’d say that is quite the accomplishment even by someone as talented as you. Any plans for retractable casters?

Jay

The thought crossed my mind, but not at this time.
Thank you

 

[tarbellb]

Thats not a vise thats a anti aircraft gun!


Congrats Royce this is one of the most impressive builds on this site, hands down best vise too.

 

[PugetDude]

What are your plans for it now that it’s finished, Royce?

 

[LXCam]

Heck yea and thank you.
Top of jaws 30" to 48"

Ya know, you're missing one last item.

An detachable auto leveling linkage.

 

[royce]

Thats not a vise thats a anti aircraft gun!


Congrats Royce this is one of the most impressive builds on this site, hands down best vise too.

Thank you Sir

 

[royce]

What are your plans for it now that it’s finished, Royce?

Not quite finished but thought I would put it to work and see if it performs as well as anticipated.

 

[royce]

Ya know, you're missing one last item.

An detachable auto leveling linkage.

Behave yourself LXC!

 

[royce]

Cut the main bearing caps today.

 

[James-W]

I must say that is one heck of a vise. I give you top honors for originality, craftsmanship, and for being incredibly creative. I think you have a real winner and if I were in a position to do so, I would give you a prize. But that being said, I don't think it is something that would be marketable. What I mean is, with all the highly machined parts and all the heavy duty parts, I am guessing the vise would likely sell for somewhere around the $4K to $5K dollar range. I doubt many people are going to want to spend that much money on a vise, even one as well made as this one is. But it sure looks cool and I bet it works even better. Kudos on that job, you outdid yourself.

 

[royce]

Thank you James,
It was not built for market, but for the sheer joy of creating.
Kevin and I started chatting about this project around 6 months ago and to see it now is so fun.
It was a huge challenge and my partner is the finest kind

 

[James-W]

Thank you James,
It was not built for market, but for the sheer joy of creating.
Kevin and I started chatting about this project around 6 months ago and to see it now is so fun.
It was a huge challenge and my partner is the finest kind

The two of you sure make a great team and there is no question about it, you do marvelous work. My hat is off to both of you.