Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
DESCRIPTION
Palmgren 3" , 4" , 6" and 8" Low-Profile Drill Press Vises are made
of durable cast iron and steel. Vises are provided with four
mounting slots for securing vise to work surface.
SAFETY RULES
• Understand and obey all safety instructions supplied
with drill press, mill or other machines on which vise is
used.
• Bolt or clamp vise to work surface in at least two mount-
ing locations using mounting flanges provided on base.
Stock No.
12303
Jaw Width
A
3"
Throat Depth
B
1
Jaw Opening
C
3"
Overall Height
H
2
Base Length
L
6
Base Width
W
5
Figure 1 - Dimensions
OPERATION
Refer to Figure 2.
• Mount vise to work surface in desired location by securing
at least two mounting flanges located on base (Ref. No. 1).
• Open jaws of vise and place workpiece between jaws in
desired position. Secure workpiece between jaws by rotat-
ing leadscrew with handle (Ref. No. 3). Be sure workpiece is
held securely in vise before starting machining operation.
12403
12601
4"
6"
/
"
1
/
"
2"
5
3
16
4
4"
6"
7
/
"
2
7
/
"
3
16
8
/
"
7
/
"
10
1
3
2
8
/
"
6
/
"
9
7
3
16
8
A
L
• Be sure workpiece is clamped securely between jaws
before starting machining operation.
• Do not over tighten—vise can develop a large clamping
force. Use only force which is needed.
• Do not pound or hammer on workpiece. This vise is
designed to clamp the workpiece in a desired position
for machining operations only.
Refer to Figure 1.
12801
8"
2"
8"
9
/
"
3
9
/
"
16
16
/
"
15
7
/
"
15
16
16
3
/
"
11
1
/
"
8
16
W
Particles of metal or wood can damage machined surfaces,
causing difficult or inaccurate operation.
• The vise is shipped with a protective coating. This coating
should be removed before operation. Use penetrating oil
to remove protective coating.
• Keep machined surfaces and all moving parts clean and
free of dirt, chips and foreign materials.
• Keep machined surfaces and lead screws lubricated with
medium weight machine oil.
2
12303A, 12403A, 12601A & 12801A
DIMENSIONS
C
MAINTENANCE
H
B