Fast-Operation Vise

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<p>UPDATE 2022-11-02:</p><ul><li>A number of people have reported that the clips are a little too thick to insert without a lot of force or sanding. I added a version of the clip &nbsp;that is 0.6mm thinner. It is named <i>ThinnerClip.stl</i>. You may wish to print one of each first to determine which works best for you.</li><li>There are a few remixes with a longer handle floating around. I created one and added it with the name <i>longer_vise_handle.stl</i>. You can print either the standard one (<i>vise_handle.stl</i>) or the new one. You don't need both.</li></ul><p>UPDATE 2022-08-04: Based on feedback, I reuploaded mlt_sliding_jaw.stl so that it will load into the slicer in its proper print orientation by default. It is exactly the same part - just reoriented.&nbsp;</p><p>I really like this <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2064269">vise</a> by <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thegoofy/">TheGoofy</a> and use it frequently. I would prefer that it open/close more quickly so I designed this remix. The only change is multi-start threads on the rods and gears.</p><p>On the original design a single rotation of the knob moves the jaws about 1.3mm. In the new version, a single rotation moves about 5.4mm. I used a 4-start thread with a very similar overall pitch, so roughly 4x on the speed is what I was shooting for. You can see it in action here:</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSrCrUXI14"></oembed></figure><p>Other than the two updated parts, all of the other components are unchanged. I included all the original STL files, but replaced the STLs for the two parts I redesigned. I also included the Fusion 360 file with the redesigned parts.</p><p>There are also several variants that you may print in place of the standard parts:</p><ul><li>There is a longer version of the handle (<i>longer_vise_handle.stl)</i></li><li>There is a thinner version of the clips (<i>ThinnerClip.stl</i>)</li></ul><h3>Print instructions</h3><p><strong>Rafts:</strong> No<br><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.15mm and 0.2mm<br><strong>Filament:</strong> Prusament PLA</p><p>Post-Printing</p><p>Please look at the notes on the original design to see notes from the creator. Here is a link to his great video on how the vise was designed. It also shows how to print/assemble it starting at 6:51.&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/mziT7KV-fRI?t=411"></oembed></figure><p>You can also see an exploded view of the model here:</p><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/ykhnPoRmXUI"></oembed></figure>