Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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