Universal Parallel

[RayinNH]

I'm searching for this item, or something close to it, it's great for holding uneven parts in a vise. A guy at work has one, & it gets borrowed alot. I would like to get one for the shop. The name on it is Universal Vise & Tool Co. in Parma, Michigan. I have had no luck finding the company or anything like it.

any help?

Thanks,
Ray

[beege]

Maybe better?

http://www.hydramax.com/

[RayinNH]

Beege,
I think that is a bit overkill, for what I'm looking for, but I could put that to use on some other jobs in the shop.

Thanks for your reply,
Ray

[JPW]

This came up in my search. It is a good starting point.
Good luck.

http://www.frasers.com/public/basicL...5&cmoid=101005

[JPW]

This came up in my search.

http://www.frasers.com/public/basicL...5&cmoid=101005

[RayinNH]

Thanks JPW,

I also found the company with an online search, but I think it's just old info, because I can't find a phone number to contact them.

[JPW]

One more try. Universal Vise and Tool Co., 314 n Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201, 617-787-3791. I have not tried to contact them. This is the only other possibility. Let me know if you have sucess. If not, how about some dimensions? I see two flattened ball bearings. What retains the slider? I see a groove in the curved-arc shaped part. Is there anything else noteworthy?

[RayinNH]

I called the number, it just keeps ringing, I'll try it again later in the day. I guess I'll take this one apart, & get some dimensions, so we can make our own.

[JPW]

Did you have any luck drawing a sketch?

Thanks

[Shotout]

Did you have any luck drawing a sketch?

Thanks

I'd be interested in that as well if you are willing to post it.

[RayinNH]

I have not found the time to take it apart yet. it's tough when you have to do work related stuff, when your at work

[Shotout]

Amazing how that work stuff always seems to manage to get in the way during the day isn't.