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21st June 2021, 05:40 AM #1
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I made some soft jaws to avoid tool marks on my workpieces
Good morning all, well i thought i would try to avoid future markings from the chuck on my workpieces, so i made some soft jaws.
Copper
4 jaw chuck
I took one of the jaws out from the chuck and took it with me to the hardware store where i sized up some copper tubing from the plumbing section
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Took it home and then marked up and cut some pieces to size
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Time to use the POS grinder to try and clean it up a bit.
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I then used the angle grinder to split it down one side, but not all the way as you'll see shortly.
Following that, using 2 pairs of pliers i pried the split apart, and then squished ever so slightly on the uncut end to make it slip over the chuck jaw. Note, you may need to use a mallet to persuade it to go on as the pliers aren't perfect. While doing this i suggest using wood or rubber underneath the jaw and use a mallet on the copper.
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All trimmed up
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all 4 of them done and sitting in the chuck now
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here i am getting the next piece level in the jaws.
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and a quick little video ( unsure if it will upload correctly fingers crossed )
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