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Self-centering vise

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I have been searching for a dxf of a self-centering radial vise and I know I seen on here but for the life of me I can't find it. I could also be searching the wrong things. Any help would be great. Thanks Kody
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I think you are talking about a Longworth Chuck. I seem to remember a thread about that on here.

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Same thing as the mechanical iris?
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Over the years I have used several different chucks that were the 4 jaw self-centering type. One even had a 4 direction adjustment so you could correct any out of trueness in the chuck. Most of them only scrolled in the 4 jaws just like a three jaw does. :D
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The mechanical iris is what I was thinking. I'm thinking I could use that as a vise to hold a tube when I'm notching it. It should be able to keep the tubes on center line for cutting.
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Might as well throw my two cents and three pics into the discussion.
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That is a nice design. It looks really strong. What size of tubing will it hold and have you made one yet?
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Based upon baileigh model tn 250 tubing notcher. No I have not cut one, just decided to do a little research on your behalf. Tube size from 0.5" to 2.5". Should be relatively easy to plasma/laser cut and assemble.
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That is the exactly the same one I have been looking at for a few days. Was on the fence about buying one or building a plasma notcher. Did you find that model on here?
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Nope, just started it tonight, still needs more work to complete.
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That's great work. What are you designing it in? Solidworks? Would you be willing to share the dxfs?
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yes, solidworks and yes i will share when complete
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Thank you.
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following, great work so far.
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Yes, that is slick! I made something similar a while back, it works but not as smooth as I intended. Would love to compare yours with mine someday.
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work in progress....

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Nice work! Can't wait to see this in action!
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nice! following for sure!
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Finished concept model. I will try and cut a prototype over the next couple days before posting files.

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Oh and more art work! I am in also.
I want a hole to put bearing's in for a steady rest though. :lol:
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What would you use it for? Other than just to hold something? I have one on my pipe threader.
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It would work great on a pipe/tube notcher
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I have this one if anyone can use it
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I would love the dxf when you are done, that looks awesome
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