How to use an angle vice?

3rd March 2020


How to use an angle vice


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		Here are a few quick and easy steps explaining how to use your angle vice.

		Step 1 – Attach vice Before using your angle vice, it must be securely attached to the machine’s table. For more information, visit the page titled: ‘How to mount a machine vice’.

		Step 2 – Mark drill point Mark the point on the workpiece that you wish to drill if you are using the vice on a drill press machine. Similarly, if you are using the vice for milling, mark the line that you wish to cut.

		Step 3 – Open jaws Open the vice jaws by rotating the handle in an anti-clockwise direction.

		Step 4 – Position workpiece Place the workpiece securely into the vice jaws, making sure it is in the best position for drilling or milling.

		Step 5 – Close jaws Close the vice jaws by turning the handle in a clockwise direction. Make sure the jaws are closed tightly around the workpiece, in order to hold it firmly in place once it comes into contact with the drill bit or cutter.

		Step 6 – Set vice angle If you wish to drill or mill the workpiece at an angle, you will need to set the vice at the required position for machining. The vice may have a calibrated quadrant on it which allows you to accurately set the vice at any angle up to 90 degrees.

		If you have an angle vice with locking pins, then simply remove the locking pin in order to adjust the vice. Once at the required angle, slot the locking pin back into the vice to secure it in place.

		If you have an angle vice with slotted brackets, simply loosen the bolts on the slotted bracket to adjust the vice. Tilt the vice until it is at the optimum angle, then tighten the bolts again to keep the vice in place.

		Step 7 – Align vice Next, making sure the machine is off, align the drill bit or cutter with the mark on your workpiece.

		Step 8 – Begin operation When ready, turn the machine on and begin the drilling or milling operation.