nikkormat42
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Looks a lot like my vise. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/18434-1826-ids-post-vise/
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Hah, the same scenerio played out in my head as well. I'm sure its reality is probably less romantic. I was looking at it more closely and found these markings. XXX|• Any idea what it means? Jon
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Thanks again Frank! Your helpful search tip produced some interesting finds. Defintaley see what you are talking about with the German characteristics. The mount, though its not a tenon, looks to be of the same style. Also the body appears to share the same features. The first two are German. The last two are French examples. I like how the French one has a swivel mount.
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Ah! Thanks Frank. Never considered Germany but it makes sense. Do you have any photos of yours that you could post? Jon
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Right, this will only see light duty. I have a heavier one for whomp'n on. I just have never seen one of this style and was curious as to it's possible history. I like to think of what stories some of my 'junk' could tell and what all they helped produce.
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Need some help with identification on this. It's an old post vise that dates back to what I believe is 1826 possibly. There is a stamp on it with that number. Under that is possibly '1 Z'? Also there are four stamps with IDS on the 'waist'. One leg looks to be badly forge welded. The whole thing is crudely made. Would anyone be able to offer any clues as to it's manufacture or origin? I wonder if Mr. Postman will be publishing a post vise book in the future? It still works great! 3 3/4" jaws approx. 32 lbs. overall length 33 1/2" Thanks! Jon
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Beautiful. Looks like you really drew the wings out. -
Swage Block Gallery
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hey whats up you look like a wild i wight boy . i cover the breazel brothers security and make beer runs for them . keep big titteed college girls from back from the fire to . hey i m trying to get to missipi louisiana or texas to get back on a rig . well theirs my sisters girlfreind in florida talk about big tittees if she lap dances 4 u she will hurt you . thanks man ask brain about me im not D E A F B I I N S THANKS
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Sorry didn't get back to you. Been busy between vacations. Pants are button fly wool or jean cloth. You can use a somewhat cotton duck to material also. Probably the easiest way is to got a sutler site such as regimental quartermasters and look at the enlisted clothing and civilian clothing. Civilian pants and a 3 button shirt will work fine. Brogans for shoes, not boots worn on the outside as you will put on a good show for the spectators when a coal drops in them.
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Need help identifying this hunk-o-steel with no clear visible markings. The seller wants $600 for it. He says that he originally purchased it from a General Mills Supply Catalog in 1949. There may be markings on under the rust and paint but its currently 200 miles away so all I have to go on are these photos. No picture of the right hand side. The line along the footing is a distinctive trait that looks very similar to the Kohlswa shape. Its 32 inches long, 13 inches tall, 5 inch wide face, and a 1 1/4 hardy hole. Its also been welded to the base.
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Your leather apron?
nikkormat42 replied to Bill in Oregon's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I have used my Red Ram bib apron for years. I consider it an essential tool in the shop. You can use it to carry 'warm' items from workspace to workspace. I don't lose my scribe now that it stays in the bib after use! The other day I was using the angle grinder on a piece firmly held in the post vise. I removed it and saw one little spot that needed a touch up. Yep, you guessed it. Holding it not so firmly in my hand I tried to hit one lick and the grinder got away from me and nicked my thumb and gouged out nice little impression on my bib. I got off easy thanks to the hide of a dead critter. Also, the 38100 Red Ram Leather Cape mates up nicely with the bib apron for arm and neck protection for welding. The apron was about $20 and the cape was $30. Jon -
Hello, please get in touch with me about your flypress for sale. Thanks, Jon
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Anyone heard of a McQueeny blower?
nikkormat42 replied to nikkormat42's topic in Chimneys, Hoods, and Stacks
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As best I can tell it says McQueeny and has ***PLEX on one side. The other side says SF1. The fan housing is the same size of a Champion 400. :)
