Screwless Vises for the Taig Mill
3-inch, screwless vise for the Taig mill. The original milling vise is not good enough for precision work. A good vise to use on the mill is the precision screwless type. This type of vise has very flat (± 0.0002") & parallel critical surfaces. It is also, of course, hardened. The movable jaw pulls down as clamping pressure increases so the part does not rise. The precision surfaces eliminate/minimize part marring. Typically, a drill press vise does not have the precision or features required for milling. Photos show milling flats for a ⅞" wrench onto ¾-16 threaded arbors. A variable angle V-block used to make 45º beveled edges. Can be used in conjunction with a miniature screwless vise. Tram the vise before using.
A set of 3-inch wide, precision ground
parallels (import).
These shorter sets are ideal for smaller mills & vises.
4½" long, wavy parallel set (Swiss). Spring steel can compress in the vise for very thin pieces.See more vises & parallel sets.
