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This was just a quick shop tool modify, not a build from scratch.

My work stop on my mill vise requires several different allen wrenches and a 7/16" wrench to adjust when using.  This has bothered me although it isn't the end of the world.  I wanted to modify it where it only required one size allen wrench to adjust.  The end had a piece of 1/4"-20 threaded that required an 1/8" allen wrench and a 7/16" wrench to tighten/adjust.  It then had a 5/32" allen to adjust the other two axis.  

I cut two different lengths of .250" drill rod to use as the stop.  I then reamed out the 1/4"-20 threaded portion for the drill rod to slide through.  I lastly drilled and tapped a hole perpendicular to the drill rod for a 5/16"-24 set screw which requires a 5/32" allen wrench.  Now all fasteners require the same 5/32" allen wrench to adjust the work stop.

Tapping the hole for the set screw.



Original long threaded set screw w/locknut vs. the short drill rod in the freshly reamed hole.


I also made a longer rod that can be inserted into the work stop.


All adjustments can be made with one size allen wrench.



Mike.