vice jaws

takem23 · February 9, 2014, 05:50 AM

I want to change the front sight in my M&P shield. Would these magnetic plastic jaws be any good for clamping a slide in my vice? they sell them locally

L2R · February 9, 2014, 08:35 AM

I would still put a layer or two of duct tape across it to keep sharp edges away from my slide.

in truth, a layer of cardboard with duct tape would work as well but the plastic ones are cleaner, neater etc.

Snyper · February 9, 2014, 08:58 AM

Cloth or leather gives a better grip

g.willikers · February 9, 2014, 11:12 AM

A couple of pieces of soft wood works well, with maybe some non slip fabric.

takem23 · February 9, 2014, 05:46 PM

anyone know where you can buy a piece of leather? maybe a craft store?

Pahoo · February 9, 2014, 06:02 PM

I made a set, out of two pieces of aluminum angle. They work well and If I had the choice of these plastic ones, I would have bought these instead. However, you need additional protection and as L2R has mentioned, I'd tape the barrel. ...

Now then, they sell some foam rubber mat material that is commonly used to line the bottom of tool trays. That is what I often use and easier to find. ..

Be Safe !!!

g.willikers · February 9, 2014, 06:25 PM

Lots of nice old leather belts at thrift shops.

Roughedge · February 9, 2014, 06:39 PM

Those will work okay but if you can find someone with a sight pusher you will be better off. M&P sight tend to be tight and hard to move with a punch.

Snyper · February 10, 2014, 08:36 AM

Old belts work for most things, but if you want larger pieces:
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e...home/home.aspx

Jerry45 · February 10, 2014, 11:05 AM

I have a pair of those and they will work but they are a little on the squishy side. I don't use them for holding slides. Been there tried that. They don't give you a firm hold on something like a slide. Leather between the slide and the steel vice jaws works much better. You can also use a rag or cardboard or wood but leather works best. Old boots, wife's $500.00 designer purse.

February 9, 2014, 05:50 AM	#1
takem23 Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Posts: 52	vice jaws I want to change the front sight in my M&P shield. Would these magnetic plastic jaws be any good for clamping a slide in my vice? they sell them locally

February 9, 2014, 08:35 AM	#2
L2R Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 358	probably be fine but.... I would still put a layer or two of duct tape across it to keep sharp edges away from my slide. in truth, a layer of cardboard with duct tape would work as well but the plastic ones are cleaner, neater etc. __________________ L2R

February 9, 2014, 08:58 AM	#3
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	Cloth or leather gives a better grip __________________ One shot, one kill

February 9, 2014, 11:12 AM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	A couple of pieces of soft wood works well, with maybe some non slip fabric. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 9, 2014, 06:02 PM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	These look good to me but .... I made a set, out of two pieces of aluminum angle. They work well and If I had the choice of these plastic ones, I would have bought these instead. However, you need additional protection and as L2R has mentioned, I'd tape the barrel. ... Now then, they sell some foam rubber mat material that is commonly used to line the bottom of tool trays. That is what I often use and easier to find. .. Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

February 9, 2014, 05:46 PM	#5
takem23 Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Posts: 52	anyone know where you can buy a piece of leather? maybe a craft store?

February 9, 2014, 06:25 PM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Lots of nice old leather belts at thrift shops. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 9, 2014, 06:39 PM	#8
Roughedge Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: Monroe,NC Posts: 669	Those will work okay but if you can find someone with a sight pusher you will be better off. M&P sight tend to be tight and hard to move with a punch. __________________ The man that die's with the most stuff win's!

February 10, 2014, 08:36 AM	#9
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	Old belts work for most things, but if you want larger pieces: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e...home/home.aspx __________________ One shot, one kill

February 10, 2014, 11:05 AM	#10
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	I have a pair of those and they will work but they are a little on the squishy side. I don't use them for holding slides. Been there tried that. They don't give you a firm hold on something like a slide. Leather between the slide and the steel vice jaws works much better. You can also use a rag or cardboard or wood but leather works best. Old boots, wife's $500.00 designer purse. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!