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General discussion => Shop Made Tools => Topic started by: Brian Jordan on May 05, 2025, 07:11:47 PM
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I added an addition to my bench for a hammer and chisel engraving setup. I wanted to be able to move around the part if solidly mounted in a vise if needed, so the bench is 12" wide. The main vise I use is a Grizzly self centering vise that I made a rotating base for with friction adjustment so It doesn't move while engraving, but can simply be turned by hand in the middle of a cut. I can also adapt my other vises with the swivel base to this set up to make it even more versatile. I wanted the vise assembly to have height adjustment and be solidly locked in place. So I made the height adjustment using 3" diameter tubing. The whole assembly weighs just over 50 pounds so I used a gas spring to assist in raising and lower the vise.
(https://i.ibb.co/fYLhp5xV/engraving-vise-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JRgf74sW)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mvg05Zz/engraving-vise-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hFc3Kxzf)
(https://ibb.co/JRgf74sW)
(https://i.ibb.co/Z1fkn5xB/grizzly-vise.jpg)
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as an engraver myself, your set up for hammer and chisel style engraving should work out real good. I especially like the fact that you are able to raise and lower the vice according to what you are engraving to make is comfortable for yourself. Good job
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Anyone make a vice on an automotive wheel bearing assembly? I use a pneumatic engraver and spin the work in to the tool rather than moving the tool so much. I made a one with a lady susan, a chink of lead and a small machinist vice. It worked OK but I think I can do better.
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Very nice Brian. I may steal the idea of the shock. My set up will mash a finger if not careful.
Jeff