Type 2 precision vice from Arc euro

[Henry BrownParticipant @henrybrown95529]

Thanks for your help John, order placed! I'll keep an eye on their flyers if they are doing such good deals…

[Henry BrownParticipant @henrybrown95529]

The vise arrived first thing this morning from MSC and was very well packed. On unpacking I was very impressed by the finish and apparent quality, having clocked it on the mill I can't find fault with a .0005 clock.

A great buy at the price, I just need to make a couple of small clamps for it now…

[Bo’sunParticipant @bosun58570]

While on the subject of the ARC type 2 vice, does anyone know why the moveable jaw on my 70mm version is 0.030mm narrower than the fixed jaw, because ARC don't seem to know, and according to ARC, they are all the same.

I assumed it was to prevent the moveable jaw from binding if the vice is used on it's side, but apparently not.

I was asked, why would I use the vice on it's side? To clamp a longish workpiece vertically, where, in the normal position, the jaw depth is too shallow. Or, make use of the longer vee groove in the vertical position.

It doesn't affect the function of the vice, I was just curious.

[BizibilderParticipant @bizibilder]

I believe it is so you can hold the vice in another vice and still be able to operate the moving jaw. Sometimes a very useful trick! Or, as you suggest, still be able to use the vice on its side or pushed up against something like an angle plate or 123 block.

Edited By Bizibilder on 06/09/2021 12:54:51

[gerry maddenParticipant @gerrymadden53711]

I bought one of these at the price in the flyer. The toggle thing is a little wobbly but I'm shocked at its precision. I've been running over it with a micron DI and a surface plate and every feature seems to be less the 5um. Many are less than 2um and that seems to include the 'chatter'. Really good. Thanks for the heads up.

Gerry

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[Chris Perkins 3Participant @chrisperkins3]

Thanks for the Link J P , mine arrived yesterday took it to work and clocked it up , Very pleased. Darn good value

Chris

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