Vacuum Base for Hobby Vise

This is a vacuum base for my Quick Adjust Vise, but I've also included the STEP file for the ball & socket part on top so that you can adapt it for other applications. Just press the vise against a smooth surface, lift the lever, and slide the handle latch into the notch on the base. The TPU bottom membrane, printed in TPU (I used 95A durometer Ninjaflex), sticks really well to smooth surfaces like glass, but can lose suction more quickly on textured surfaces. Softer TPU would be more conformal, but more difficult to print. Pro tip: I stuck a soft rubber sheet to the bottom of the membrane with double-sided tape, which improves the suction duration.PrintingThe bottom membrane is printed in TPU. I used 95A durometer, but softer might work better. All the other pieces are printed in PLA. No supports are needed. Note that the ball and nut print together as one piece. Also note that the base has a built-in break-away support underneath the cross-beam. Pro tip: In PrusaSlicer, break the bas