zampilot Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Does it contribute downward mass when shaping something in the vise? A 'post' to stick in the ground? Good looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Does it contribute downward mass when shaping something in the vise? A 'post' to stick in the ground? Good looks? It transfers all the force/impact directly into the floor rather that transferring it into a bench or whatever else it`s attached to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_bluegrass Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 It transfers the force of a hammer blow to the ground instead of to the screw. This keeps the screw from becoming bent or broken when you hammer on something held in the vice. This is why you shouldn't hammer on something held in a machinist vice. ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The mass is all beneath the hammer, that is what absorbs the blow. The end of the leg doesn't need to be supported vertically, its purpose is to brace the vice against bending/twisting forces. The clover-leaf works the same in the other plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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