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Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: Nolatoolguy on January 30, 2014, 09:16:54 PM

Title: More info
Post by: Nolatoolguy on January 30, 2014, 09:16:54 PM

I found this piece very interesting, ive never saw one like it.

I am not affiliated and will not be buying it but just wanted to know if anyone had info on pieces like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Universal-no-101-MACHINIST-VISE-grip-bench-metalworking-clamp-USA-welding-/231145539225?pt=BI_Tool_Work_Holding&hash=item35d1590699

Title: Re: More info
Post by: turnnut on January 30, 2014, 09:44:14 PM

does it open enough to hold an automobile piston to install the rings ?

just a thought, Frank

Title: Re: More info
Post by: Aunt Phil on January 31, 2014, 12:35:37 AM

It's far more likely a lab clamp for holding glassware than a machine tool clamp.
The jaws don't look like more than 16 ga stamped sheetmetal.

Title: Re: More info
Post by: Plyerman on January 31, 2014, 03:51:39 PM

Yeah, too light-duty for machinist work. But pretty neat just the same!