Hi,
The newer GRS Encore QCX benchmate system, among other enhancements, now has the ability to keep a piece centered, which is useful when working under the microscope.
I called GRS to see:
- if I could purchase select parts (basically the bracket arms) to modify my original benchmate to have this centering feature
answer- yes, approx $200 cost currently
- if my original benchmate ring clamp(s) would fit into these pasts
answer- yes
I was looking for (better) holding options that my ball vises did not easily/ comfortably offer, namely working around the sides of a halo, and on underbaskets, without having to continually adjust height position, when adjusting view angles (if that makes sense)
(and there is also a retrofit kit for the QC accessory ring holders that will convert an original ring clamp to accept the newer QC (quick change).
I just thought i would share this info
Julie