PIPE VICE (HINGED TYPE)

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PIPE VICE (HINGED TYPE)

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The pipe vice is designed to hold, pipe / tube and cylindrical sections securely. It is the ideal vice when cutting pipe, threading and even welding.
The pipe vice has two ridged jaws. The moving jaw is controlled by turning the feed screw with the tommy bar and it is adjusted according to the diameter of the pipe being held. The pipe is secured between the moving and fixed jaws. The handle / hook holds the cast iron base and the yoke together.

PIPE VICE AND TRIPOD STAND

CUTTING

PIP SECURED IN HINGED PIPE VICE.
HACKSAW USED TO CUT THE PIPE TO THE CORRECT LENGTH.

THREADING

1. SELECT THE CORRECT SIZE DIE.
2. CHAMFER THE END OF THE PIPE TO HELP START THE THREAD.
3. APPLY CUTTING COMPOUND / OIL.
4. SLOWLY TURN THE DIE, USING THE HANDLE OF THE PIPE THREADER (clockwise).
5. OCCASIONALLY REVERSE THE DIRECTION TO REMOVE WASTE METAL / CHIPPINGS.

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