Want to hold a PCB up higher? It is easy to add height by stacking the jaw plates on standoffs. This is great for PCBs with taller components on the bottom.
Description | McMaster Part No.* |
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10mm (.39 in.) length, M3 thread, male-female standoffs | 93655A502 |
14mm (.55 in.) length, M3 thread, male-female standoffs | 93655A575 |
20mm (.79 in.) length, M3 thread, male-female standoffs | 93655A580 |
*McMaster Carr part numbers provided for convenience.
A very simple way to add more grip to the bottom of the vise if desired. If you do want to make this mod, I recommend using 6 rubber feet as shown in the picture.
Description | McMaster Part No. |
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Adhesive backed bumper, 3/8 in. Wide, 1/8 in. High, Clear | 95495K819 |
*McMaster Carr part numbers provided for convenience.
The shaft provided with Stickvise is a standard 6mm diameter, 200mm (7.8 in.) long stainless steel guide rod. Feel free to swap in a different length shaft, just make sure to order something designed for precision linear motion (straight, ground, hardened). Here are some tested options from McMaster Carr.
Description | McMaster Part No. |
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Steel shaft, 6mm diameter x 400mm length (15.75 in.) | 6112K42 |
*McMaster Carr part numbers provided for convenience.
To replace the shaft you will need a 1.5mm hex(allen) key. First remove the jaw plate on the fixed jaw (far left) using a phillips screwdriver. This reveals a set screw in the middle. Loosen the set screw (one turn is plenty) and the shaft should slide out as shown above.
If you don't have allen keys, order yourself a folding set from McMaster Carr, you won't be sorry. Here are McMaster part numbers: 7162A13 (inch sizes) and 5541A31 (metric).