Danvise Cam Lever Modification

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08-23-2009, 05:21 PM
bugman

Danvise Cam Lever Modification

Heres a slight modification i made for my vise... I hated the way the cam lever hung underneath the vise jaws & allways seemed to git in the way and spring open when it hits something using the rotary function... The modification put the cam lever up above the jaws out of the way so it caint hit anything, adds better ballance to the vise plus just flat out looks better... Here is some pictures that should be self explanatory on how to do it... Ya just need a saw or dremmel with a cutoff wheel, a drill and a screw...

Before modification
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...9/SNV32053.jpg
Cut the stock lever through the line, drill hole and put togather like the 2nd lever
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...9/SNV32054.jpg
After modification
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/f...9/SNV32055.jpg
08-24-2009, 02:58 AM
owlman

Hi Bugman,
Your modification looks neat and makes sense. I too have a DanVise and I really like it. The camber level has not been a problem for me at this point, but I like your idea. Thanks for the pics. Best wishes.
Owlman
08-24-2009, 03:00 AM
Paddy80701

Danvise modification

:D A good trick, thanks for sharing. I find also that adding the exrension arm to the Danvise allows more room at thr rear of the hook, you can get them from BT's fly fishing, a sponsor here or pick one up on Ebay for $18-$20:P
08-24-2009, 03:19 AM
ducksterman

bugman , I suppose you would really hate this modification.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ayfromtyer.jpg
08-24-2009, 04:19 AM
GrayGhost

mmmm looks like a knock off of a Nor
Ghost.
08-25-2009, 04:11 AM
bugman

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducksterman

bugman , I suppose you would really hate this modification.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ayfromtyer.jpg

got more pictures ?
08-25-2009, 05:57 PM
ducksterman

Just these...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...rilledhole.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ayfromtyer.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../Tyersside.jpg
08-25-2009, 07:06 PM
SonOfMartin

Please attach more info about both modifications! I'm looking to get a new travel vice to use in the office at lunch and I'm very interested in these mods!
08-25-2009, 10:22 PM
bugman

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducksterman

Just these...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...rilledhole.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ayfromtyer.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../Tyersside.jpg

cool... that modification would be really good fer tying tube flies, dubbing brushes and a few more uses just off the top of my head...
08-26-2009, 09:42 PM
ducksterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonOfMartin

Please attach more info about both modifications! I'm looking to get a new travel vice to use in the office at lunch and I'm very interested in these mods!

First just remove the angled holder of the jaws...the jaws will then slide right into the barrel.

The first picture of the three shows the hole I drilled to accept the set screw...the jaws are tapped for the screw so that distance is fixed.

I did the modification just to see how I liked it....I was so used to the original setup...I've gone back to it.