First Attempt Machining Copper – Making Copper Soft Jaws – C110

Today we’re making a set of copper soft jaws for the 6-1/2″ Wilton Tradesman bench vise. This is something I’ve always wanted to attempt, but never had a good excuse. I found a nice C110 copper drop on eBay and today we’re going to give it a shot.

Tools used in this video:

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Kurt DX6 6″ Mill Vise (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3nntHuh
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Starrett 827A Edge Finder (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/38DGNPp YG-1 1/4″ 120 degree spotting drill (eBay*): https://ebay.to/2MayWfj
Noga Deburring Set (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2xMfiPz
Chicago Latrobe HSS Short Letter Drill Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2PWx0dL
Chicago Latrobe HSS Short Number Drill Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2Qgss0S
Allen Metric Metric Hex Key Set (*Amazon): http://amzn.to/2BVUYNw
Allen SAE Hex Key Set (*Amazon): http://amzn.to/2BsnIfP
3/4″ Indexable End Mill APKT11T308 (eBay*): http://ebay.to/3bHHc3A
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Starrett Intenss Pro-Die Band Saw Blade (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3cIVAKM
1/4 x 6″ Parallel Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3swn5Mj
Shars 0-6″ .0001″ micrometer set (eBay*): http://ebay.to/3sxGRqK
Aventor 8″ DPS IP54 Caliper (eBay*): https://ebay.to/37y1Tg3
Starrett 6″ Hook Rule Machinist Scale (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/37RUxVS