That's pretty neat Jim, I've never seen one quite like that. Looks like it
could hold a Battle Ship but not much use for fly tying.
Charlie
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> 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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