Recommend a pin vise

Captain Riker · Post by **Captain Riker** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:43 pm

I bought an inexpensive pin vise set with various bits. The bits seem fine but the handle just ant hold onto the bits. What would be agood pin vise? I see some in the $100 range. I'm mostly doing tiny holes for fiber.

Thanks!

Post by **TER-OR** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:04 pm

Have a look at Model Expo, they have great tools.

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product ... O=SN8403SD

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:16 pm

A 4 piece machinist pin vice is what I'd recommend. 4 sizes, very sturdy. I've had one for over 10 years and I've worn the smallest one out, it'll no longer hold the No. 80s but other than that it's still good.

Micromark sells one but my experience hasn't been good. The chuck doesn't have a long enough bite and the bits wobble. It looks like they may have changed to a different vendor from their image http://www.micromark.com/4-piece-machin ... ,7764.html

The Starette is probably overkill but it'll last forever http://littlemachineshop.com/products/p ... uctID=3881

Captain Riker · Post by **Captain Riker** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:06 pm

Ok, went with the one from Micromark... Of course I spent way too much more while I was there

What could be the difference in a Vise to warrant a $100 price tag??

Thanks for the tips.

MillenniumFalsehood · Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:35 am

I love Games Workshop's pin vise. It's got this nice rubber pommel that doesn't hurt my palm when I use it, and it has four heads built in with a box of several 1/32" bits. A bit big for your use, but you can't beat it for comfort. It will hold #80 bits, too.

Glorfindel · Post by **Glorfindel** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:58 am

$100.00 pin vise.....

I think I paid $8.00 for a jewelers pin vice that can hold bits in sizes .0 - 2.5mm. 2.5mm hole makes that a pretty big danged window in this hobby.
For $100.00 bucks buy a Filet Mignon dinner at your favorite restaurant.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:51 am

The tapered collet, found on the Starette, better grips the bits but is costly to machine. Hence the $20. $80 for the set of 4.