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Vim Scripts
- TagHighlight: highlighting of typedefs, #defines, enumerated names etc in Vim.
- EasyColour: colour schemes made easy!
- Bandit Colour Scheme: a colour scheme for Vim.

Metalwork
- Introduction: an introduction to the metalworking pages on my website.
- My Workshop: some information about my metalworking workshop.
- Mini-Lathe: improvements and tooling for my mini-lathe.
- SX3 Milling Machine: improvements and tooling for my milling machine.
- Harrison M250: improvements and tooling for my Harrison M250.
- Grinder: improvements and tooling for my bench grinder.
- Bandsaw: improvements and tooling for my bandsaw.
- Welding: projects related to welding.
- Miscellaneous: metalworking-related stuff that doesn't fit elsewhere.
- Metalwork Calculators: a selection of on-line calculators related to metalworking.
- Metalwork Data: some useful data for metalworking projects.

Woodwork
- Introduction: an introduction to the woodworking pages on my website.
- My Workshop: some information about my woodworking workshop.
- Hand Tools: hand tools and accessories that I've made.
- Power Tools & Accessories: power tool accessories that I've made.
- Benches: benches that I've made.
- Furniture: furniture that I've made.
- Boxes: boxes that I've made.
- Outdoor Projects: outdoor projects I've done.
- Other Projects: woodwork projects that don't fit into the other categories.
- Woodwork Calculators: a selection of on-line calculators related to woodwork.

3D Printing

Software
- ARPCalc: a powerful reverse polish calculator.
- Digraph: a simple tool to make symbol entry easier when typing.

Useful Tools and Notes
- Google Maps to GPX: a tool to create route plans for your GPS with Google Maps.
- GEMF Format: a format for efficiently storing map tiles for use off-line on smart phones with FAT32 or similar file systems.
- Ebay Seller Blacklist: a browser plug-in to allow you to blacklist bad ebay sellers.

Bandsaw Restoration: Vice Modifications

The leadscrew for the vice has (as you would expect) a face that is perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. When tightening the vice, this bears upon the casting surface to force the moving jaw against the work piece. However, the casting has a sloping surface and hence this isn't ideal.

To rectify this problem, I measured the draft angle of the casting and made a washer that has one face set at the same angle as the casting. This provides a good running surface for the leadscrew to work against.

The outer end of the leadscrew is held in place with a circlip. The angle of this relatively to the casting is less important as it is only acting when the vice is being loosened. I therefore decided to leave this as is.

Next: Casting Modifications

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