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Sounds like the US I remember. I was born in Yankee territory, Boston, MA. Then lived a good 8 years in Kentucky. Then some time in Dallas, Texas. So I have tasted the fine weather of the true American winter. I see you have already replied to my Vise topic! Its too bad that motorcycle trailers have been illegal here for years. They are still legal in the UK, and some central European countries. I would be down to a PAV cart of the sort. I have indeed, carried, completed 60 pound engines on it. But I was only going round the block to the shipping company! Not sure I would be able to do that on my Yamaha RD250 tho, that is the good thing about a scooter, you can carry as much as you need between your knees and the handlebars LOL!

Thomas, thank you very much for your kind reply. I took the box to work today and my colleague returned it to me like this! I was thinking of painting it with Hammerite and giving it a green tone to it. I was also thinking on what you were saying, in fact, giving my tools that same color. I know what you are saying, I lived in Texas as well for a short while, although, very far from El Paso... Do you think I could straighten the U piece that clamps the leg to the bench? It looks impossible to bend, as it is drop forged. Also, not sure if it is needed. It might work as it is, I have not tried to ensamble it properly yet.

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Hello peeps, as I have mentioned on the introduction section, I Just picked up this leg vise yesterday for 70€ (about 85USD). I think I did good. I have begun to take it apart this afternoon. Couldn't wait!! And the first thing I did was looking for a makers mark. I found one that looks like "L / P" Or something like it. I wonder if this is Spanish made, or if it is foreign. I only know of one brand that made them here, and it is not that one. Please excuse my short vocabulary on these items, as they are totally new to me, and I am unsure of the precise technical name in English of some of the components. I would love for you to correct me on the go! The leg seems to have been cut at some point, and there is some bodge that someone made to make it sit higher; by fitting some metal bars acting as spacers between the clamp and the leg, then tightening it by a lower point. Not sure if it is as a result of this procedure, but it seems like the clamp that holds the leg to the table, is bent. It does not worry me excessively. The thread on the vise bolt is new and is good. Someone replaced it at some point in its life, and also did a helicoil on the box. If I had to guess I would say that this was made in the 1970's. as Barcelona was a heavy industrial city back then; and quality work was done. Even if the other bodges were grotesque and done ruthelessly to the poor tool, I must say this was done spot on. The bolt is replaced entirely as you can appreciate in the pictures, and it looks like it was inserted in the bottom metal The heilcoil only goes to about half of the box tho, but I think that if it has done the job until now, it will continue doing so. Last but not least, the box key is completely worn. I found the box bent towards one side. I am taking the box to work, to have it welded by a colleague, and then filed back to shape. Questions... Any clues on the origin of this vise? Would you peel it back to bare metal and leave as is or would you laquer it or paint it after that? Any tips on cleaning it other than wire brushes and scotch brite? Many thanks in advance! J.

Happy new year to everybody. I thought I would start the year with a good foot, so I bought myself a single foot blacksmith vise yesterday, and today I am joining this wonderful community. You should have seen me, carrying the vise on my Lambretta, running through the streets of Barcelona, sorting out traffic, with that humongous piece of metal sticking out... LOL! Even if my interests are not necessarily in the blacksmith craft, I found its world and surrounding elements absolutely fascinating. Tools are wonderful, and I go crazy about tools. I am a frustrated two stroke mechanic. I also craft small instruments, so I am on the workbench for wood or metal; either way, tools are an important part of my spare time. I am here to learn a lot from you people. So with your kind permission, I will start a thread with my latest purchase!