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After using the 4" Grizzly rotab on my x2 I don't really see how a 6" model would fit. The 4" H/V model is just the right size. I would suggest going for a higher quality model if the funds allow as the Grizzly is like the x2 itself, a bit of a DIY kit of parts. After making a base plate for...

Brass must be cheap where he lives...seems like EVERYTHING is made out of it. ;D

Run a thumbnail down the edge, from an unused point to the one in question. If you feel any difference it's time to rotate to a new edge.

I have one now. Thanks! :bow: :big:

Feels good polishing up a turd and making a good tool out of it, eh George? 8)

Offended? Pish...you haven't enough time in the day to find a way to offend me. :big:

Found this one Marv... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-6PC-TANGENT-BAR-ANGLE-BLOCK-SET_W0QQitemZ310196959884QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48392dfa8c

What's a "K"? Got a pic?

I have that one too. It now mostly lives over on the surface grinder.

Truer words were never spoken. :bow:

Not a bad idea. Have you mic'ed the thickness of the base to make sure it is parallel to the table? I just bought a swivel base vise and will definitely look into using it as a tram point. Thanks for the tip! 1 karma point headed your way. :bow:

If ya' get stuck with it Matt I'm sure you can resell it and get your money back. ;)

1/4 turn in, back up to break the chip...repeat. ;)

Quick alignment keys. The attach to the underside of the vise and help align it in the T-slots.

Better off with a used Starrett LastWord than a "Mitutoy" any day.

Actually I only spent about 45 minutes on it Matt. Most of my time was spent making the little half-round gizmo. I don't have a ball turner (haven't gotten round to building one yet) so that was done on the lathe with a file and emery cloth. ;D Todd

After a good degreasing and deburring I put the vise back together, eager to try it out. I swept it in with my Last Word and clamped a piece of mild steel in the jaws. The part lifted up about .030" when I closed the vise!! >:( I tried adjusting the locking collar and the jaw lift setscrew but...

Now we start getting to the inside bits. I am not sure what you call this part, but it is very well cast. until you look INSIDE. The underside of the moving jaw is none too pretty either. The circled area is (was) so badly ground that the vise wouldn't open all the way. I cleaned it...

Okay, time to start pulling this thing apart for a good cleaning. ...and the underside: The underside of the swivel base is nicely machined, and a good casting to start with too. The scale is well stamped and easy to read. The only thing it lacks is a place to put keys on the underside...