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Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: johnsironsanctuary on February 23, 2013, 10:07:29 AM

Title: Strange Vise
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on February 23, 2013, 10:07:29 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blacksmith-Anvil-Forge-Machinist-Stewart-Handi-Worker-NO-RESERVE-/111014785303?pt=BI_Tool_Work_Holding&hash=item19d8ff3117

Title: Re: Strange Vice
Post by: scottg on February 23, 2013, 10:38:11 AM

I never saw that particular one.
 The combo units invariably offer the worst of two worlds though.
This one is very big and featherweight. Gangly fragile parts galore.
  Really, its only suitable for small work and yet the thing is very large. 
 Its 24" long, and only really capable of working very small parts.
 
   Kind of a, what was he thinking? item?
 yours Scott 
   

Title: Re: Strange Vise
Post by: Branson on February 23, 2013, 05:21:16 PM

He was thinking of adding vise jaw to a "bridge anvil."  Google bridge anvil and several images pop up.  The advantage or purpose of bridge anvils pretty much escapes me, but several styles were made.

Title: Re: Strange Vise
Post by: rusty on February 23, 2013, 06:07:52 PM

>Gangly fragile parts galore

Made by the Chicago Flexible shaft Co, who specialized in large gangly things LOL

More interesting as on old object than a usable object , me thinks....

Wish I could read the patent date....
(1914/1915? )

Used to be cheaper...

Title: Re: Strange Vise
Post by: john k on February 23, 2013, 11:34:17 PM

That unit was offered with a whole truck full of options.   The gears on the front jaw can run a drill/press, or a grinder.   The top lifts off, and on and on.  I wanted one til I saw how lightly it was made.