I am always amazed at the simple answers to problems, such as 'trimming two sides of the bolt' - which cause me to kick myself for not having known that already. I must be reading or occupying my thoughts with something new to learn or I get fidgety. I am the type of person who does not easily relax. I have many hobbies and interests - one of which I have turned into a new business venture. My profession is in a completely different field. Chamfer to remove knife edge thread remnant.Īs you can tell, I am new to machining. Use hardened washers under the bolt heads to span clearance in vise holes/slots.Ģ) Hang the T-Bolt(s) from a string in the entrance of your shop (about hairline height) to remind you to learn something, everyday.ģ) When asking such basic 'how to' questions, it's usually helpful to describe what you've got to work with.Ĥ) Oh yeah, to shorten the bolts, if required, use a motorized abrasive device such as disk sander, belt sander, bench grinder, angle grinder. Buy 'threaded through' T-Nuts for maximum thread engagement however, make sure that the installed bolts do not contact (clearance) the bottom of the T-Slot. T-Nuts are commonly available from industrial tool distributors (Fastenal would be far down on my list, do you work there?) in a plethora of ANSI standard and other configurations. If you use the machine, there will come a time when you will desire the minimum height fastener. Doing that eliminates the hex nut, protruding stud length and is generally 'cleaner'.

Rather than making another bad decision, why not try to learn something useful? 5/8' T slots are commonly used in conjunction with 1/2' fasteners (stud kits).ġ) Use T-Nuts and bolts (Grade 5 or 8, shorten as required) to mount your vise. Do you have a sign in front of your residence that reads 'Dumbass Lives Here!'?

I don't understand the mentality of people who come to the internet and write that they are so clueless.

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