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Using a Machinist's Bench Vise

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TM 9-243 TYPES AND USES - Continued MACHINE TABLE VISE PISTON HOLDING VISE The machine table vise is a special purpose vise which may be bolted to a drill press, lathe, or table. It is availa- ble in two sizes, one having a 3-1/2-inch jaw width and a 3-inch jaw opening, and the other having a 6-inch jaw width and a 6-inch jaw opening. Machine table vises are used to hold small pieces of wood or metal for machining or drilling operations. PIN VISE The pin vise is a special purpose vise which has a knurled metal handle and a chuck. It is designed to hold material from 0 to 0.187 inches in diameter. The pin vise is used to hold files, taps, and small drills during machining operations. The piston holding vise is a special purpose vise which can hold engine pistons up to and including 5-1/2 inches in diameter. This vise may be bolted to a bench or table. HANDSAW FILING VISE The handsaw filing vise is a special purpose vise used for holding handsaws while they are being sharpened. It has jaws between 9-1/2 and 11 inches wide, and an attachment for holding a file at a constant angle. 18-3

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