Abstract: An adapter for converting a standard machine vise into a set-up collet fixture including front and back supports that bolt to the vise jaws after the vise jaw plates have been removed, an internally tapered sleeve in the supports for engaging a taper on a standard 5C Collet, and a take-up nut seated in the back support for engaging threads on the end of the collet to hold the collet stationary to the vise as the vise is opened causing the front support to move away from the back support pulling the sleeve over the stationary collet thereby causing the collet to clamp the workpiece.

Abstract: An adapter for converting a standard machine vise into a set-up orthogonal collet fixture including front and back members that bolt to the vise jaws after the vise jaw plates have been removed, an internally tapered sleeve in the back member for engaging a taper on a standard 5C Collet, a take-up nut seated in the same member for engaging threads on the end of the collet to hold the collet, and a cam for moving the sleeve relative to the collet as the vise is closed causing the front member to move toward the back member pulling or pushing the sleeve over the collet thereby causing the collet to clamp the workpiece.