Woking Precision Models (ref.1) may be better known within the model engineering fraternity for their range of i.c. engines, however their catalogue also contains a useful range of workshop equipment items. This small vice, available as castings from Woking, is an ideal project for the lathe/vertical slide format. It is though, like all the other items in this series, equally applicable to those with a fully equipped workshop. Its size, 1 1/2 in. wide by 5/8 in. deep jaw, opening to 1 1/2 in, makes it ideal for the workshop owner who works, at least sometimes, with smaller size components. However, I have often struggled to position a delicate component in an oversized vice and am sure that this little vice will be beneficial on a regular basis, and will likewise also be for many readers of this article. The vice has two fixings on each side spaced at centres equal to the T slot spacing on the Myford vertical slide. It is unlikely that these will line up with the spacing on slides from other sources, but then, who needs four fixings for such a small vice. No drawings are supplied with the casting but I have provided sketches for those who prefer some guidance dimensions. These do not include dimensions for overall length, width, etc., as it is pointless spending time working to specific dimensions. It is quite permissible to deviate from the dimensions given, should the reader wish for any reason, e.g. available milling cutters, etc.
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