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We bought a kurt vise, the dx6 but it opens 9" and we need to hold a 9 3/4" piece, is it possible to move the jaw to the outer thread to make it wider?View attachment 300082
i know, but nowhere in the official kurt manual is that instruction, we´re newbies, didn´t want to screw up the vise
I'm kind of LoL'ing at the newb question,,, didn't you think to at least try before you posted? I could see if it was a major overhaul, but it is literally 2 bolts...
Short answer, yes. Long answer, multiple ways to tackle this, move front jaw, move back jaw, soft jaws, etc etc....
Valid concerns. Note that if you mount one or both jaws outboard, and use the as-provided bolts, and reef down on the vise handle pretty good, you can blow out the threads. Use longer 1/2"-13 bolts to give more thread engagement.
Regards.
Mike
In this arrangement you can also tear out the bolt holes if you're using AL jaws. Best to use a HCS and generous washer instead of the SHCS.
If you have a thin soft jaw and your tighten the vise too much with the jaws in the outboard position it's possible for the socket head cap screws to pull through the jaws. You can prevent this by using a normal bolt and large washer.Huh?
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i know, but nowhere in the official kurt manual is that instruction, we´re newbies, didn´t want to screw up the vise
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