[TheForge] Vise type

Mon Mar 25 08:02:00 2002

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Brown" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Vise type

>
> What's UHMDP?

Ultra-High Molecular Density Polyethylene, IIRC. A little denser than the
translucent white stuff they use to make milk jugs.

Sometimes it's called Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.

Plastic; tough, heavy, strong, relatively soft-surfaced plastic.

Used to use it for spacers in rebuilding old overhead crane gearboxes.
Stuff'll stand up to just about anything but heat.

 >I was thinking of just making some mild steel inserts since
> I doubt that I'd be using it for any heavy work or for work that I'd have
> to hold extra tight.  Or maybe get some 'soft' inserts for this vise since
> I have other vises (not to mention vices) that have hard jaw inserts.
>
> I have a VersaVise on one bench that I love.  It mounts in two different
> planes and can pivot/rotate from either position.  This is the most
> versatile vise that I have.  It's not heavy, but is great for filing too.

I have a cheap, chinese version of one and love it too. Very handy tool.

John

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