When I purchased my first Milling Machine, a free standing RODNEY my finances were stretched, and I was looking around for a small project to try out my new acquisition. I only had a small drilling machine vice, so decided to make a machine vice for the mill.
The vice measurements 8x4 inches overall. Base ht 1 inch, 3off Blocks of stock MS 2.25 X 1.75 X 1.25 inches,
Guide Bar 10.75 x 1inch, Screw 1/2 inch BSW. 8.75 inches overall.
The base can be fabricated from standard sections, or machined from solid.
Cheers David