Timothy Miller Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I took this photo months ago and meant to post a then. We made this first as a vise stand only to then decided that we needed a place for the Hossfeld bender as well. It has worked out very well in the shop and gets used frequently. I thought I would share it with all of you. It is the result of several peoples input and labor. This is used in the center of the shop for heavy bending and for holding jigs also times when you just need a big strong vise. The vise is a 7" fisher double screw chain vise. It opens over 12" and grips like a bull dog. I once griped a 2" round bar 3' long it held my weight out on the end (210 lbs) off the floor and did not move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I have found I need my handle to swing all the way around counter clockwise quite often, more often than all the way clockwise. You may find you need to flip the frame 180, I built a swivel base that allows me to position the frame ever 10 degree or so, comes in real handy in a tight shop (I used to work out of my two car garage ya know!) Assuming your right handed that is ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 That's a cool looking vice. Don't think I ever saw one with the chain and double screw. Cool table set up, too. Thanks for posting. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Tatro Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 That is one awesome vice and one awesome work station!!!! You done good!!!! It is enough to make me green with envy.(not hard for me to turn green as Mother was a McGuire) Use it and enjoy!! Armand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Iv had it this way for over a year so far so good It goes about 130 deg and 180 deg on the non vise side. It not as tight as it looks in my shop If i ever need to I can flip it around. Also I have mounting holes on for the Hossfeld bender on all three of my layout tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 What a VICE!!!!! Looks like it came from Godzilla's Torture Chamber!!!Trade you come nice post vices for it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 What a VICE!!!!! Looks like it came from Godzilla's Torture Chamber!!!Trade you come nice post vices for it........ I have an 8" I might be willing to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsfish Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Amen brothers, THAT is a VICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingingAnvil Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I have an 8" I might be willing to sell. I would be very interested in the vise you might be willing to sell. Is it the same type? I am located in Montana but do not mind paying the shipping if the equipment is good and the price is right. I have a smaller post vise that has been really good but want something a bit heavier that grabs better as I some times have to tighten mine so hard i worry about damaging the thread. Send me a couple of pictures and some info if you can. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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