Elemental Metal Creations Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 A couple of years ago, before I was interested in in blacksmithing my wife and I went to a yardsale and spent a bunch of money. as we were walking back to the car she said " I'm suprised yoy didn't want the vise", What vise? we went back and she showed me this vise that I had never seen the likes of before. He wanted $20 for it. I dug in my wallet and could only find $15. he said ok so I picked up this monster and loaded it up. After doing some checking and a little cleaning I discovered that I had stole a 100% original 5" Indian Chief post vise in great working order and this got me interested in blacksmithing. The only issue with it is some wear on the jaws and a bent handle. I will try to get some pics posted this weekend. Does anyone know when these were made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elemental Metal Creations Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Come on guys, some one has to know about when these were made, here are some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 As far as I can see from the photograph, the jaws, threads, etc seem to be in very good shape and ready for use. No, I never tried to date vises, so I can not help you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The vise has clearly had some parts forged in a closed die. I have also seem many of these brands and they are nearly identical, also the screw box is solid and not pieced together. These three things pretty clearly tell me that they were made in a large factory and made in large numbers. Not hand made over an anvil like you may see from a colonial vise. I would feel comfortable saying your vise is probably made from 1880 to 1920 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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