Bench Vise and Hacksaw

CrownCityCorey

CrownCityCorey

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I am looking at bench vise's and hacksaw's (for weight bolts), any recommendations on brands, models, and/or sizes to look out for?
 
Corey a cutoff wheel on a little Dremel will go through one fairly quickly...so...if you use say a larger wheel on an air tool...it'll buzz through it in a second. Unless you like to hacksaw....;)
 
Varney Cues said:
Corey a cutoff wheel on a little Dremel will go through one fairly quickly...so...if you use say a larger wheel on an air tool...it'll buzz through it in a second. Unless you like to hacksaw....;)
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ditto that
and i cut the screwdriver slot with the same tool :thumbup:
 
BHQ said:
ditto that
and i cut the screwdriver slot with the same tool :thumbup:
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Ditto That!!

A Dremel with a standard cutoff wheel will cut through a weight bolt like butter - you may not even have to clean up the threads. Dick Neighbors gave us the trick of putting 2 cutoff wheels on the mandrel and you can cut a screwdriver slot in a single pass.

The only problem I've run into is length of the mandrel shaft on the Dremel - if you need to cut off more than a 1/2 inch or so, you will need to make multiple cuts - not a big problem.

My 2 Cents,

Gary
 
Regardless of what machines you have, a good bench vice and a solid frame hacksaw are a must for any shop.
I like to stay clear of the cheaper vices that are sloppy with jaws that do not align.
 
Has anyone measured the runout? Is it a possible poor man's spindle?

?

Gary
 
Dave38 said:
I have this one, http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-cut-off-saw-41453.html
I use it for threaded rod, and just recently, 1/2" rebar for my concrete pad I poured. It will create sparks, so use carefully and don't do it in the dusty shop type enviroment. When used right, these things are great for the money.
Dave
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I go along with Dave. For $40 you can't beat it. I use a radiac type wheel in an angle grinder but if I didn't already have the AG I would buy one of these. Every machineshop I've worked in had at least one and it will cut through just about anything (carbide excluded).

Neil is also right. Every shop should have at least one Vise and a hacksaw. Preferably both a wood and metal vise.... but if you only afford one go with metal. You can easily make up wooden jaws.
 
CrownCityCorey said:
So, now I am thinking I should have a rotary or cut-off tool. I prefer hand held stuff, as I just don't have the space for so many tabletop/workstations.

I am thnking of something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000051WQX/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

Any opinions?
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If you get a Dremel get one with the Flex Shaft. Do NOT buy the ergonomic shaft. Get the one with the straight Steel Shaft. Its not too hard to make up a holder to mount on your lathe. If not, you have to make up a special holder to hold the Dremel by the head and it has an odd thread, something like 3/4-12.

Here is the one I am talking about. You should be able to find the whole kit with one at a reasonable price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-DREMEL-T...062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336e68f7e6
 
bruppert said:
If you get a Dremel get one with the Flex Shaft. Do NOT buy the ergonomic shaft. Get the one with the straight Steel Shaft. Its not too hard to make up a holder to mount on your lathe. If not, you have to make up a special holder to hold the Dremel by the head and it has an odd thread, something like 3/4-12.

Here is the one I am talking about. You should be able to find the whole kit with one at a reasonable price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/42-DREMEL-T...062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336e68f7e6
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Todd (TSP&B) sells a Taig lathe mount for the Dremel. Dremel can be mounted vertically or horizontally.

FYI

Gary
 
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