bionicarm Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've been working for a local smith on the weekends. The other day he showed me a vice that he has in storage.... I've heard of these but hadn't ever seen one before, I thought it was pretty fantastic. He mentioned being open to selling it, unfortunately I think that it would cost more than my current vehicle...and I'm kinda short on cash right now :/ I have no idea what the screws look like or anything, what would be a ballpark figure. He also asked me to let him know if there was any action on here about it. I don't know what he's thinking on price, just wondered what you all thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 If I were selling it, It wouldn't be for cheap. Those are much sought after and it's in nice shape.....Ya never know, wave a C note under his nose..... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 What is the jaw size? I had an 8" one that weighed 200 lbs I kept the 7" one. Those are good vises they grip harder than any other I have ever used. I do find a regular old blacksmith's leg vise to be more useful at the forge because you can clamp and unclamp work quickly. My double screw vise is more of a "problem solver" for big stuff than needs brute force applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 They tend to go high, I think if someone got it for 5 C notes they would be bragging about it big-time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hi Bioarm, good to have you here. We have a decent thread on these vises here, http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/21016-fisher-dbl-screw-vise/ with some good info from the guy who owns the Fisher-Norris Museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicarm Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thanks, Thought I'd read most everything in vices. I'll be working with the smith tomorrow and I'll try and get a measurement on the jaws if time allows...I stupidly forgot :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 There was a # 5 on ebay 7 inch jaws, looked to be in real nice condition. Had a "buy it now" of $465 it did not sell. It was missing the leg also but that is no bid deal as it just screws on Here is the coolest vice I have seen this one sold for over $800.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwhite Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Ironmonger, I must agree the sample model post vice is very desirable. Saw it on Ebay. Congrats to you. Chad White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Chad- I did not bid on the vice I was just watching it and drooling- a very nice piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 There was a # 5 on ebay 7 inch jaws, looked to be in real nice condition. Had a "buy it now" of $465 it did not sell. It was missing the leg also but that is no bid deal as it just screws on That #5 has other problems. The casting over the top screw was broken and missing on the back of the top part. The threads looked very worn. And that mean that the "nut" part in the top casting is also worn. The price has dropped from 1100 to 465, and still not bids. Condition, price, and location are key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 2 Were at our convention in May, one for $1100.00 the other for $1200.00. Both were 7inches and in fair condition. I thought the price was a little high. But they were awesome vices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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