Fixed Angle Plates - Test Model

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This print is based on a design shown in this video :Keeping a Vee Groove Centered - by Shadon HKWhttps://youtu.be/CPUxdVIZajIIt should be noted that the angle plate design is different for every type of vise, as it is based on the size of the vise jaws and the position and spacing of the jaw mounting screws for that particular vise. A dimensioned drawing for plates for my vise is included here as an example.I plan to make this design in tool steel, but I decided to print the design to verify that they properly fit my vise. I was also curious to see how accurate a 3D printed set of plates would be in actual use. I tested the plates by mounting a 45° angle gauge and measuring the deviation from flatness by sweeping it with a dial indicator as shown in the photo. To my surprise, the deviation over a length of about 2" was less than 0.001". While I would not rely on plastic plates for precision work, it does appear that they might be useful for non-critical applications requiring work holding at a 45° angle.Print InstructionsPrint in PLA using the 3mf file provided.CADThe OnShape 3D CAD files for this are here :https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d23f975eeb087bafbee3c151/w/1195db1fe1e4eb8ade7c0b19/e/1472a2811762d4a3ebe3eb73?renderMode=0&uiState=645262d87dca1f0de7dcf755