Sea Farmer
Diamond
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2006
- Location
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Does anyone have some closeup photos of mounting plates for post vises?
I've got one vise in hand, one on the way. Both are missing mounting plates and springs. The springs are not a big deal, I have plenty of stock to fabricate those, and some pretty good plans. But I'm curious about the way folks have rebuilt the mounting plates. The u-shaped bolt (not really a u-bolt) that connects the mounting plate to the vise body has 3/8"slots so I'm guessing 3/8" flat is adequate to make the mounting plate.
Qs are how many bolt holes, best pattern for them, overall dimensions. Seems like mild steel is ok, any reason not?
Any and all pics, patterns, thought greatfully received. . . .
I've got one vise in hand, one on the way. Both are missing mounting plates and springs. The springs are not a big deal, I have plenty of stock to fabricate those, and some pretty good plans. But I'm curious about the way folks have rebuilt the mounting plates. The u-shaped bolt (not really a u-bolt) that connects the mounting plate to the vise body has 3/8"slots so I'm guessing 3/8" flat is adequate to make the mounting plate.
Qs are how many bolt holes, best pattern for them, overall dimensions. Seems like mild steel is ok, any reason not?
Any and all pics, patterns, thought greatfully received. . . .