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  • #28792
    Josh
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    #28802
    Mr.Wizard
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    Joel Vaughan’s original video:

    Sadly it seems I did not keep a copy of his plans.

    #28812
    Victor
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    Thanks for sharing Josh!

    You made it self explanatory if anyone wants to follow and make one!

    #28818
    Josh
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    Joel Vaughan’s original video:

    Sadly it seems I did not keep a copy of his plans.

    very nice! I didn’t even know that was out there! Yeah I don’t know what happened to his website/blog…

    #28821
    DeeR
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    Josh, I’m hoping you may have some experience with the following issue and some suggestions/ advise. After seeing this mod a year or so ago I purchased one at Harbor Freight and attached it the my PP2. It worked quite well. BUT, it then sat dormant for a couple of months. When I went to use it again I could not get the suction to stick to a surface. The only surface I have only had it attached to (when it worked) is the granite base that came with the PP2 package. Here’ s what I’ve tried: cleaning the granite, cleaning the suction (rubber) cup, rotating the handle both directions, made sure the suction cup was lined up with the base (fit inside the metal lips on the base). I can not get it to hold to a smooth (or any) surface.. Any ideas anyone?

    #28822
    Josh
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    Josh, I’m hoping you may have some experience with the following issue and some suggestions/ advise. After seeing this mod a year or so ago I purchased one at Harbor Freight and attached it the my PP2. It worked quite well. BUT, it then sat dormant for a couple of months. When I went to use it again I could not get the suction to stick to a surface. The only surface I have only had it attached to (when it worked) is the granite base that came with the PP2 package. Here’ s what I’ve tried: cleaning the granite, cleaning the suction (rubber) cup, rotating the handle both directions, made sure the suction cup was lined up with the base (fit inside the metal lips on the base). I can not get it to hold to a smooth (or any) surface.. Any ideas anyone?

    I have the one sold at lowes (or home depot, can’t remember). It is made by Besse I believe. I have been using it about 4 years now and its still going strong! I would probably get a new one – sometimes harbor freights quality stinks.

    #28824
    Austin Nelson
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    Josh, I’m hoping you may have some experience with the following issue and some suggestions/ advise. After seeing this mod a year or so ago I purchased one at Harbor Freight and attached it the my PP2. It worked quite well. BUT, it then sat dormant for a couple of months. When I went to use it again I could not get the suction to stick to a surface. The only surface I have only had it attached to (when it worked) is the granite base that came with the PP2 package. Here’ s what I’ve tried: cleaning the granite, cleaning the suction (rubber) cup, rotating the handle both directions, made sure the suction cup was lined up with the base (fit inside the metal lips on the base). I can not get it to hold to a smooth (or any) surface.. Any ideas anyone?

    Now… Credit goes to someone online but it might work who knows!

    “Two fold solution!
    Clean the tile with alcohol to remove all residue. Clean the suction cup with alcohol but immediately wash with water and dry with hair dryer to evaporate the alcohol. Alcohol mixes with water and will easily evaporate, you don’t want to remove the elasticity of the suction cup. If it has become hard it must be replaced. Place the suction cup in a bow or cup with some water microwave it, use wisdom, not to hot about 30 seconds to make it soft and pliable again. While it’s damp and warm press it to the cleaned area it will draw tight and remain till you want to remove it. Remember once they lose their elasticity or are to small for the object they hold up, they must be replaced with a new or larger one.”

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    #28825
    Josh
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    Joel Vaughan’s original video:
    Sadly it seems I did not keep a copy of his plans.

    We still have to get you an actual WEPS still huh? lol 😆

    #28826
    Victor
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    Suction cup is from man made elastomer. Its has a defined shelf life. Much like a rubber band, frequent usage can prolong life cycle, but leave it at rest – it dies sooner.

    Use of alcohol can and will dry it up and accelerate short life span, especially if elastomer was not composed of material that can resist alcohol.

    #28827
    Mr.Wizard
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    We still have to get you an actual WEPS still huh? lol 😆

    :whistle: Yeah, I just have to admire from a distance for now. I already spend money I don’t have. 🙁

    #29573
    kpromero
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    I would like to do this mod for my new WES and cannot find the panavise at Lowes or Home Depot site. Any other places for the one that you all are using? Thanks

    #29576
    Anonymous
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    #29582
    kpromero
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    Thanks. Also what is measurement of plate to mount it to? I see they have one that can be purchased rather than building one and is 3″x6″.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SX8FEW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

     

    Also, How about this one. would need to figure out how to screw to quartz base plate.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BC1YU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

    #29585
    Anonymous
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    You can drill 3 holes using a carbide or diamond drill bit, but you run the risk of cracking the quarts base. You also have to be concerned about adding too much height. the most important thing is to have a comfortable place to use the system, one that sits at the right height, a place where you can rest your elbows so your shoulders do not have to support your arms and the strokes, over 20 to 40 minutes… the idea behind the pana vice is to help you see the edge. I Have a USB microscope that will allow me to view the edge at 20X to 300X. A panovice s great when you have to change the angle of the work ( for example, when soldering a circuit board )…Since the actual action of sharpening a blade does not change, Personally I do not see the need.

    #29589
    kpromero
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    Thanks again for the help. I ordered the Bessey one from Amazon.

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