LisaLou 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2024 (edited) I saw a device on auction as a fly thing vise, but it is a magnetic indicator base, commonly used by machinists. Is there a machinist out there that can give their opinion of the holding strength of one of these bases? I use a metal typing desk and love anything magnetic. Would this style of base be strong enough to be repurposed as a fly vise base? Maybe to hold a bobbin cradle or parachute device? I know there are many different sizes of magnets used, so mileage would vary. I could even see it as a lamp base, tying background plate holder, or a rod for draping materials to stage them. I’m sure it could handle that and be very useful as a multitasking base. but I would like to know if one has got the strength to not bob up and down under the pressure of tying. I also noticed there are stationary rods and other mounted on a ball joint. Thanks, LL Edited February 27, 2024 by LisaLou Link did not embed properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2024 Look for the "on/off" type base, as they generate a far greater amount of holding power. The cheap bases are sort of "tippy" but the other type I mentioned will hold far better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
