Tom H

Thanks. I have a couple of similar wrenches and assumed that was their original purpose but just wondering if anyone knew for certain.

Does anyone know if post drills were supplied originally with a wrench to change out the drill bits? Usually 3/8" square. If so, what do they look like?

I don't recall ever hearing of A-3 steel. Likely a manufacturing batch number.

Based on application, I would guess med carbon steel that has been heat-treated. Maybe pre-hard.

What he said. Get a length and you will have a good supply.

Those are called FILLISTER HEAD machine screws, if that helps your searching.

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What he said! Since you have 5/16 round, make something out of 1/4 square. Squaring the stock leaving a good finish is excellent practice.

Why 1875? Why not 1775? Use wrought iron only, (preferably made on location), ditch the safety glasses, make your own files, turn off the lights, etc.,.,. Do it however you want to. Nothing will be made EXACTLY like it used to be, not even at Williamsburg.

Screws, (or nails), don't hold well in end grain.

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Quick and dirty calculation. Think Chevy 283. Most steel weighs .283 lbs per cubic inch. Calculate the volume and multiply by the old Chevy .283.

Might run across a deal on a vise with stripped threads that yours will fit. The screw and box are definitely worth hanging onto. Keep on the lookout for another vise.

I think Moe said that to Curly.

Notice the 'old tyme' threads on the screw. I imagine the screw box also has the brazed thread elements. Nice example of the earlier method of manufacture

​George, Try it with CRS. And, you might notice that I said "usual concept of hardening". Case hardening is a different animal.

CRS generally has a specific carbon composition, usually 1018/1020 as noted above. HRS is generally supplied as A36, a 'low carbon', steel, which is spec'd by performance, not chemical composition. The carbon content is less controlled and it can vary somewhat. Both of these terms used alone, signify the above. Many steels can be supplied in various forms , as hot rolled, or cold finished, or whatever, but they will also have the grade designation. For example, razor blades are made of high carbon alloy, which may be supplied "cold rolled", but it is definitely not CRS with the low carbon. The usual concept of 'hardening' requires a steel with more carbon then simple CRS or HRS, old wives tales and backyard recipes not withstanding.

​Your best move was asking BEFORE you milled it. Good Start!

Timothy, did you forge weld the steel tips? Are the legs wrought or MS? Thanks.

How about a jack handle? About 9/16 dia and tougher than MS. 50 cents or a buck at the flea market.

The second probably has threading inserts in the other side. One configuration for crimping, the other for rethreading a cut off screw. Maybe?????

Looks like a den of rasplesnakes about to get loose!