Small V blocks - an aid to work holding
#11
What's the best way to get the groove absolutely square to the bottom and sides?

(Psst: Use a clamp on top to keep things from rocking up out of the vice.)
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#12
Another project for the ever growing list.
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Greg
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#13
Nice. I could have used them myself, a couple of days ago. Did you cut the V with a v-mill, or tilt the block at 45?
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#14
Thanks guys, Smile

They were cut on the vertical mill using an end mill cutter. I used a "tilting" vise set at 45 deg. They were made as one and then cut in half to have a "matching" pair.
Just lightly finished off with a file (de-burred) Smile
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DaveH
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#15
I'll have to do em on the shaper, shame the big ones busted.
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#16
Oh Ya . the " busted machine" thing to feed my ulcers!
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#17
I've got two matched pairs of Starrett No.278 precision vee-blocks. One pair is in near perfect condition, I use that one only for inspection. The other pair has some "shop wear", so those are the ones I'd use for workholding.
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