Steven DeMars
01-07-2009, 6:35 PM
Hello . . . .
I am in the process of designing a self-centering vise for drilling of pen blanks. Since I am not a machinist, I will be making my jaws with wood.
I need suggestions as to which type of wood would be the toughest from a structural standpoint. These jaws will not be supported by metal jaws like a woodworker's vise.
My vise jaws will be about 3" wide by 3" deep . . . . I will have a "V" groove in them to help with centering . . .
The acme threaded travel screw 1/2" and the guides including brass bushings will be 5/8" diameter . . . . .
Thanks in advance,
Steve:)
I am in the process of designing a self-centering vise for drilling of pen blanks. Since I am not a machinist, I will be making my jaws with wood.
I need suggestions as to which type of wood would be the toughest from a structural standpoint. These jaws will not be supported by metal jaws like a woodworker's vise.
My vise jaws will be about 3" wide by 3" deep . . . . I will have a "V" groove in them to help with centering . . .
The acme threaded travel screw 1/2" and the guides including brass bushings will be 5/8" diameter . . . . .
Thanks in advance,
Steve:)