A Power Feed For a Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw Vise

[rgsparber]

My bandsaw is the most used power tool in my shop. That vise jaw must be moved before each cut. To make this task less tedious, I have added a hex drive. Now, I use my electric screwdriver to position the jaw quickly.

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Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[mklotz]

I've often thought of doing something similar but haven't been able to find any round toits in the scrap bin.

For your entertainment I'll share my gedanken-approach...

Select a suitable Torx bit, e.g. a T-30 which has a diameter of about 0.208"

Drill a suitably undersized hole in the end of the leadscrew. I would probably try a # 6 drill (0.204") or a # 7 (0.201)

Using a suitable BFH, drive the Torx bit into the hole leaving the 1/4" hex end exposed and awaiting the electric screwdriver.

[rgsparber]

I've often thought of doing something similar but haven't been able to find any round toits in the scrap bin.

For your entertainment I'll share my gedanken-approach...

Select a suitable Torx bit, e.g. a T-30 which has a diameter of about 0.208"

Drill a suitably undersized hole in the end of the leadscrew. I would probably try a # 6 drill (0.204") or a # 7 (0.201)

Using a suitable BFH, drive the Torx bit into the hole leaving the 1/4" hex end exposed and awaiting the electric screwdriver.

"BFH" - now THAT would be a great homemade tool!

Rick