One of my students wants to make a small toolmakers vise similar to the ones shown at
Looking at the on line resources he found 01, A2 and D2 steels listed and would like some guidance as to what material to use.
On Monday I will be calling around to the local tool shops hoping to scrounge a piece of suitable stock. Maybe we will get lucky.
This kid does not have internet access at home or I would have assigned him to scout this out. To post from the computers at school is not viable as they have the systems locked up tight as a tick with net nanny type software. For a look at a fine young machinist see
Errol Groff Instructor, Machine Tool Department H.H. Ellis Tech
613 Upper Maple Street Danielson, CT 06239860 774 8511 x1811