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Mark Eisen	20/06/2015 04:12:17
88 forum posts 68 photos	What is the maximum size vice recommended for a Sieg SX3L mill? Also what is the max weight?
Paul Lousick	20/06/2015 04:43:05
2276 forum posts 801 photos	I use a 100mm machine vice on my SX3. Sometimes wish it was bigger but good for most jobs. Also have a 50mm toolmakers vice for smaller precision work. A 125mm wide vice would also fit but would not go any bigger. Paul.
Thor 🇳🇴	20/06/2015 06:48:20
1766 forum posts 46 photos	Hi Mark, I agree with Paul, I use a 100mm vice on my milling machine, it covers most of the work I do. A bigger vice may be handy for some jobs, for these occasions you can make a two piece vice as described on Harold Hall's website. You can buy two piece vices from Chronos, scroll down this page. Thor
Paul Lousick	20/06/2015 07:31:13
2276 forum posts 801 photos	The sneak preview of the next MEW lists a "table length milling vice" as a new project.. Could be handy for those bigger jobs. Paul

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