Attached to the end of my cluttered workbench is a post vise that goes back at
least three generations in my family. I first recall seeing it as a part of an
outdoor blacksmith shop on our farm, in the 1930s, under a large sweet gum
tree, where plows were sharpened and general repairs were accomplished. I
suspect it dates back to my great-grandfather, but can't confirm this.
The post vise mounts to the bench and is supported by an iron post, in my case
anchored by an oak log:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+78.jpg.html
The vise is powered by an encased Acme screw thread:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+83.jpg.html
Many of the parts appear to be crudely forged or stamped:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Forging+Details+81.jpg.html
Fuji Finepix F10, ISO 800, Flash
Comments and critiques welcomed.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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