WmHorus Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I remember a while back someone mentioned having a jig or something on his LG to be able to quickly change out smaller die rather than the large ones we normally use, does anyone have the name for it or a set of plans for that jig setup? Trying to avoid having to spend alot on the regular sized die blanks and having to cut them to shape myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Pony block - or pony die...another method is to use a clamp frame around the lower main die, a la Clifton Ralph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ive tried looking it up but cant find it or him...I am thinking up a design atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 It is just a box with a acme or all thread screw in one end to clamp it to the lower die. then the drop in or temp die has an L of steel welded on the end and you clamp it in place with the screw. Or the box end opposite the screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 You can also just use a taller box that fits over your bottom flat die and then use steel drops as shims to keep things from jumping around too much. I think a better plan is to make or buy a dovetail with a couple screw holes then you can make short dies from old truck axle or other scrap and weld them to a short flat bar and bolt them on. At one time Little Giant was selling these, the are not to hard to make so I expect you can do either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I have an idea for a clamping system.....just wanna work it out first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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