Hot Tip

[davidshe]

Been using my heatgun lately to warm up my vice a little bit before putting my hands on it! I am sure many of you do something similar on cold mornings. Have a great day!

 

[Brant]

I work in my garage, so preheat is a must during the cold season.

For me the best tip is the tape under the jaws to catch the chips, instead of letting them fall on the threads (greased) below.

Lots of "how to" tidbits can be learned from careful observation.

Thanks David,

Brant

 

[davidshe]

Brant - The main reason I use tape there is to protect the watch or other items that could possibly slip down as I adjust them in the vice. But it does keep the chips out!

 

[Brant]

David- Thanks for the reply, 2 tips in 1 application, doe not get any better!!

 

[JJ Roberts]

Dave,I hate a cold vice and covered all my vice's with sticky back stair covering purchased at the hardware store. J.J.

 

[davidshe]

Good idea, might try that out! Thanks JJ

 

[mitch]

My vise is built from depleted uranium so it stays a little warm all the time. The faint glow also serves as a nitelight so I don't kick anything in the dark. I never planned on having kids anyway.

 

[John B.]

My vise is built from depleted uranium so it stays a little warm all the time. The faint glow also serves as a nitelight so I don't kick anything in the dark. I never planned on having kids anyway.

Now that is funny! Thanks for the grin Mitch.

 

[sam]

Here in the south we don't have to worry about that much. I remember Rex Pedersen recommending a heated floor mat to me for keeping warm feet while working. I said this is Louisiana...I need one that cools

 

[mdengraver]

My vise is built from depleted uranium so it stays a little warm all the time. The faint glow also serves as a nitelight so I don't kick anything in the dark. I never planned on having kids anyway.

Sounds like you took the nuclear option!

 

[monk]

truth is, it wasn't the balding wax afterall !!

 

[papart1]

infloor radient heat solves all those problems, not needed here in central fl tho.pap