Jeddly Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 After drooling over everyones pics in the vise/stands thread, I decided to build one. Total investment was around 56$ (Screw and nut). The majority of metal here is old oilfield junk. Two stands weldered together, filled halfway with sand and topped with 1/4 plate for a table of sorts. The vise is scabbed together with 1" plate that I flame-cut, and the jaws came from a bit breaker. I still have to put the screw in, but ran out of O2 on the gas-axe. Hope you like it, heres a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Great re-use of industrial junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Making your own leg vise is pretty cool. Could you share a few more pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Jed, Great scavenging. Ingenious as well. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 nicely done! I once had one a fellow had fabbed up out of old heavy dozer blade edge that wasn't nearly as nice as yours! (And I really like that stand.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 I ported a trailer ball and welded it to the acme screw. There is also a 'nut locker' on the backside jaw so that operation will be normal. I had thought of welding the nut to the rear jaw, but soon became uncomfortable with the idea. As the front jaw opens the screw travels in a subtle arc. Didn't want that stress on the nut if it was welded in place. I have a little trailer spring stock I will use to assist in opening the jaws. I also plan on making more rings to hold tongs on the upper stand. Then it will be my version of the ultimate vise/stand/tool holder majigger. Working height is at 49" exactly. Why are my pics all sideways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The floating thread box also keeps forces from pounding on the anvil from being transferred to the treads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 "Magnetic Deviation"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good job Jed! That is the kind of boot strap pragmatic blacksmith action I love to see! Need a tool? Build it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I know we are closer to the north pole but have never seen magnetic deviation cause the SWP effect! To get that effect you have to post your pictures under the aurora borealis:) What diameter acme rod did you use and where did you find a steel acme nut. For the larger sizes i only seem to find brass acme nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Yes, TP thinking faster than I can type. Make that, "pounding on the vice", lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Acme was sourced from Fire and Fasteners on International Airport rd. Diameter is 1.25". Its sold by the foot, of which I bought two. All told, I camoe out of that store 56$ lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 They had the acme threaded nut as well? I probably talked to the wrong person when I called some time ago and was told they didnt carry that. Well at least I know now! Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 By the way, 1 1/8" is almost twice as expensive. Also, I called and asked if they had 5/8x11 left hand and the lady said no. Went in, and they had it in my hand in 45 seconds. Luck of the draw I guess. She's standing tall now, just need to do the spring and I'm set. Gah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Try intentionally posting them sideways, 90 to the right??? Inquiring minds want to know??? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 One more thing: please sign your vise so 50 years from now IFI doesn't get a "anybody know who made this" post on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thats funny Mr. Powers. I took this pic standing one leg, whilst holding my phone sideways. The spring came from my motorbike. When I switched them to progressive rates, I saved the old springs. Somehow knew they would come in handy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddly Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks! The vise works pretty good, but there is a bit more 'engagement' than with my other bench vise. I chalk it up to using a single acme nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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