00003 (ShortVise) Journal Entries

#0317 (2026-06-10): Matt DiPalma

Working on the cnc toolpaths.



#0316 (2026-06-09): Matt DiPalma

Modeled the 3 distinct parts of the low-profile vise. It's based on this product on Amazon. It has a bolt pattern than more closely matches the T-slot spacing on the 00001 CNC prototype, is sized for standard (cheaper) imperial material stock thicknesses, has more horizontal threaded holes for clamp-up, thru threaded holes for the side clamp pieces, and lower-profile clamp pieces that should provide adequate clearance for the entire y-axis of the 00001 CNC prototype to move without crashing into the vise. The 00003-003 large lower slotted piece can also potentially be made thinner to reduce cost and improve clearance. The 1x -001 and 2x-002 pieces will be machined on the 00001 CNC from aluminum to replace the stock ones on the product purchased from Amazon as a first preliminary test of cutting aluminum. Added the assembly to the repository.