When moving the spindle, the vise jaws press against each other fixing the workpiece in position.īoth the blocks that form the vise jaws need to be high enough (thick) to ensure proper workpiece fixation.
Both pieces sit on a base that provides support from below. Jaws – Two straight blocks, one of which is fixed to the base and the other pushed by a guiding rod that presses against the fixed one.A drill press vise finds its application mainly in drilling small workpieces and provides greater precision when drilling.Ī drill press vise consists of two main parts. Partially threaded nuts keep studs from traveling past the bottom of the nut and damaging your table. Fully threaded nuts allow a stud to extend beyond the bottom of the nut. In any case, it is important to securely mount the drill press vise to the drill press table to avoid and prevent any potential injury. Install these nuts from the top of the T-slot track and secure with a quarter turn to anchor clamps and workpieces. From an operational point of view, it is more convenient to use clamps since they provide more freedom when moving the vise unless a permanent fix is required which is secured by bolts. They are a direct fit into UJK T-Track in the UJK Track and Stop. A drill press vise is typically attached to a drill press table by using bolts or clamps. These all-metric threaded M6 or M8 T-slot bolts have 18 x 12mm heads and are zinc plated.
