Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
G'day everyone,
In this video I will be making a new handle for the milling machine vise. I have found the handle that the vide comes with to be quite awkward to use as it is quite oversized for the mill and vise size, too heavy and difficult to use to quickly move the vise jaws.
A good solution is a speed handle, of which there are many different styles. The speed handle style that I went with is a classic style 3 lever design. It is angled as to not interfere with the mill's hand wheels. I hope you enjoy the video.
#DIY #millingmachine #machining
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Machining the Socket
2:34 - Machining the Central Hub for a Press Fit
3:54 - Removing The Rust
4:14 - Cutting a Chamfer on to the Part
5:15 - Machining a temporary Angle Block
5:55 - Drilling the Angled Holes
7:00 - Making The Handles
8:38 - Welding...
9:28 - Turning Ball Ends for the Handles
12:39 - Testing and Final Thoughts
Mill - Sieg x2.7l
Lathe - Sieg C3 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe
G'day everyone,
In this video I will be making a new handle for the milling machine vise. I have found the handle that the vide comes with to be quite awkward to use as it is quite oversized for the mill and vise size, too heavy and difficult to use to quickly move the vise jaws.
A good solution is a speed handle, of which there are many different styles. The speed handle style that I went with is a classic style 3 lever design. It is angled as to not interfere with the mill's hand wheels. I hope you enjoy the video.
#DIY #millingmachine #machining
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Machining the Socket
2:34 - Machining the Central Hub for a Press Fit
3:54 - Removing The Rust
4:14 - Cutting a Chamfer on to the Part
5:15 - Machining a temporary Angle Block
5:55 - Drilling the Angled Holes
7:00 - Making The Handles
8:38 - Welding...
9:28 - Turning Ball Ends for the Handles
12:39 - Testing and Final Thoughts
Mill - Sieg x2.7l
Lathe - Sieg C3 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe
