What size vise?

[fireguyfire]

I picked up an older Force 30B-30 220v mill from the original owner. It’s in excellent shape and has very little usage on it.
I want to put a good quality visa on it, and I’m pretty sure a 4” would be right for this machine, but I’m open to opinions on what make of vise, and what size would be right for this machine.

 

[TorontoBuilder]

I picked up an older Force 30B-30 220v mill from the original owner. It’s in excellent shape and has very little usage on it.
I want to put a good quality visa on it, and I’m pretty sure a 4” would be right for this machine, but I’m open to opinions on what make of vise, and what size would be right for this machine.

I recommend a visa with a very low credit limit so you're partner doesn't bankrupt you 😛

I'd say 4" vise, 5" max.

 

[DavidR8]

I had a 4" vise on my round column mill and it was the perfect size.

 

[fireguyfire]

Thanks gents

 

[whydontu]

Here’s what a 3” looks like. OK, but a 4” would be better. 5” is a bit too big, gets clumsy.

 

[Tom O]

Not trammed engraving? Really!
Mind you I guess it’s better than Cock Eyed.

 

[whydontu]

Not trammed engraving? Really!
Mind you I guess it’s better than Cock Eyed.

Hey, I’m old, I can’t remember anything, and I have multiple engraving machines. You got a better solution?