07-09-2012, 07:51 AM
Wong, I doubt that the drawers will cause an issue and I would still bolt it to the bench.
Unless you are planning on using a level to set up some work pieces, I don't think it is imperative that your mill is perfectly level on the bench top. Using shims to fill any gaps when bolting it down will be sufficient, so that you don't place any stress on the base. The important thing is having the column perpendicular to the table in both the x and y axis, and (unless I am completely mistaken) the bench top isn't going to influence this.
Where are the pictures of the new vise?????? Is it a Vertex brand? That is the only affordable brand name vise obtainable via my local supplier, so I will be interested in your thoughts and comments if it is the same make.
Unless you are planning on using a level to set up some work pieces, I don't think it is imperative that your mill is perfectly level on the bench top. Using shims to fill any gaps when bolting it down will be sufficient, so that you don't place any stress on the base. The important thing is having the column perpendicular to the table in both the x and y axis, and (unless I am completely mistaken) the bench top isn't going to influence this.
Where are the pictures of the new vise?????? Is it a Vertex brand? That is the only affordable brand name vise obtainable via my local supplier, so I will be interested in your thoughts and comments if it is the same make.
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