Ed Steinkirchner Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 its been a while since ive posted anything so i figured id post a few things to catch up! so here we have a set of calipers forged from 1/2 x 3/16'' mild steel, with forged rams head wingnut and 1/4'' forged bolt the hand vice is made from 1/2'' mild steel, upset and flattened to form the hinges and upset and forged to a T shape in the vice for the jaws. holes for the 5/16'' carriage bolt were punched and a wingnut was forged out of a scrap of 1/2'' round bar. finally a spring was cut from pallet strapping and riveted in place before the joint rivet was set. it measures about 8'' tall with 1'' wide jaws and really does a fine job of holding fine work for filing, buffing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Nice job Ed both look darned useful. I'm thinking the vise must have very good grip pressure with the big wing nut. I like em both. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice! Calipers are a project on my bucket list. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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