03-31-2014, 07:12 PM
JScott, keep your eyes open for a 4" Kurt, Glacern, Parlec or Teco vise. Those can move the hard jaws to the outside of the stationary and clamping jaws to accept larger work when needed.
How close to perpendicular did you find the spindle to be in relation to the table? Using a good bearing race and that type of indicator does make it easier to check, though it can be a big PITA to make adjustments.
How close to perpendicular did you find the spindle to be in relation to the table? Using a good bearing race and that type of indicator does make it easier to check, though it can be a big PITA to make adjustments.