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boatmadman:
Hi,

New to this forum, so hi folks.

I have a peatol lathe with various extras that allow me to mill on it. Now, I am not very experienced in this metal work stuff, so I need some help!

I want to machine a length of 40mm round bar into a rectangular block - not too hard - except my mill vice isnt deep (?) enough to hold it, so, is there a way to hold this thing, or do I need to go anf buy a bigger vice?

Thanks for any help.

Ian

Darren:
Do you have a four jaw chuck, if so you could turn it square if the chuck can hold 40mm?

raynerd:
People on here will give you better advice but I think a V-block would help and that is what I would be using. Then clamping my V-block to the bed or vice....I could be wrong, normally am!

Darren:
Yes a V-Block is certainly a handy device but I don't think it will help here as Ian wants to machine the round into a square?

boatmadman:
Darren,

I think the 4 jaw chuck might be the way to go, I have one tucked away somewhere.

Must learn to think laterally!

Thanks

Ian

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