Vise mounting advise

[usolutions]

Hi
I have quite a stupid situation right now. I have matsuura ra3g with pallet, that has hole pattern 80x80mm M16. No T slots. Also I have Rohm RS 160mm vise. No hole pattern on the vise aligns hole pattern on pallet. I have material to machine clamps for it, but first i need to mount the vise to the table to perform said actions. I can almost fit it between two holes in length of vise using spacers. Bolts are out right on the side of the slots, like 2/3 of diameter of engagement. I am not sure if i want to drill mounting holes into the pallet, as this vise mount is temporary, planning to use OK-vise setup in near future.

 

[LOTT]

You can't just use strap clamps? What's the problem?

 

[usolutions]

You can't just use strap clamps? What's the problem?

I dont have them XD At least ones i have dont really fit. i have lots of material that i can make said clamps from, but first i need to find a way to mount my vise)

 

[Farmer Phil]

Bar stock, drill a hole at one end leaving enough between your hole and the end of the bar do as to allow it to reach the vise, get some all thread or a bolt of the required length, a block of something for the heel of the clamp, and now you have your vise clamped down so you can make your vise clamps.

 

[usolutions]

When you brake it like that, it feels doableXD

 

[L Vanice]

For future use, you should get a standard mill clamping kit with M16 studs. It will come with T-nuts that you can toss out. I bought my Te-Co set in 1974 and it has always been totally satisfactory for holding parts and fixtures. I mostly use the Kurt vise, but have sometimes used the clamping equipment to help hold things in the vise or even just resting on top of the vise jaws if I did not want to take the vise off the mill.

Cheap one:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803522985388.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2440.81%21%2438.77%21%21%21%21%21%402101c84a16743316230205956e25df%2112000026889554293%21btf&_t=pvid%3A3cf6d7a7-82b9-48de-ad5d-2f0b3aa58b9f&afTraceInfo=1005003709300140__pc__pcBridgePPC__xxxxxx__1674331623&spm=a2g0o.ppclist.product.mainProduct&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

Good one:

Te-Co M16 Super Clamp Set, 20mm Slot 68108 | Zoro

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Larry

 

[usolutions]

Neither would work if i need to get operational by monday. However thank you for feedback on Te-co.

 

[gbent]

Put studs in the table around your vise so it can't spin. Now rotate the vise clockwise until it is stopped from rotation. Drill 1 piece to make a strap, add it to the vise. Drill a second, add it to the vise. Now build your clamps as you see fit, the vise isn't going anywhere. Sometimes you have to lift yourself by your bootstraps.

 

[L Vanice]

Neither would work if i need to get operational by monday. However thank you for feedback on Te-co.

Yes, I understand you will have to improvise a solution today, but you should have a good (or even a cheap) clamping kit on hand for future use when a vise will not do the job.

Larry

 

[usolutions]

Yes, I understand you will have to improvise a solution today, but you should have a good (or even a cheap) clamping kit on hand for future use when a vise will not do the job.

Larry

Got some brutal soviet strap clamps on loan from colleague's friend's friend. Trammed and fixed vise on 3 points, i do t think it is going anywhere.

Thank you for your input once again.

@gbent I cannot figure out what do you mean exactly, but thank you for your input

 

[EPAIII]

Clamps for your vise should be a simple, L shaped part. You can cut them with a (power) saw and file them to a workable dimension. Then they will need a hole drilled for a stud.

Make three of them a bit oversized and then you can finish them one at a time.