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Default Soft vise jaws -- aluminum vs. brass

Ed Huntress wrote:
"Ignoramus18547" wrote in message
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Any experiences with aluminum jaws?


I've used removable jaws made of aluminum angle for 40 years. They work
fine.


Ditto. But only for 20 years.... ;-)

If you use thicker stock, you can mill a couple of pockets for a couple
of super magnets in each one to hold them in place.

Pete


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