philland Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I was wondering if anyone could give me any info esp value of this wagon tongue vise. I am interested in possibly letting go for trade of an anvil upgrade with a friend but not sure of what price or trade value I should give it. Any info would be great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Well about twice as much here as where I used to live; the price in your country I can't guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have seen a few historical photos of WW1 where that type of vise was bolted to the bumper of a truck. I wonder how many of them out there are as old as most people think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philland Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have seen a few historical photos of WW1 where that type of vise was bolted to the bumper of a truck. I wonder how many of them out there are as old as most people think? Thats the thing, my google abilities are usually quite good, not alot of info out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solano Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That wouldn't really fit on a wagon tongue of typical size, mine are almost 4" wide and 2.5" tall close to the double tree pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philland Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 That wouldn't really fit on a wagon tongue of typical size, mine are almost 4" wide and 2.5" tall close to the double tree pin. So then what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 IIRC "Civil War Blacksmithing", written by a member of these forums!!! has a picture of one attached to a tongue of a wagon built to military specs. Or it was sort of like saying the 14" tires on my pickup can't be tires as they don't fit you 16" wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solano Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Tomas, I will try to find a photo of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philland Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 thank you thomas powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You should get a copy of the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I think most of them are much newer than the civil war because the jaws appear to be drop forged and not made from wrought iron. Vices from the civil war period would have been wrought iron and forged by open die hammers and or mostly by hand there would have been a bunch of hand fitting and filing involved as well. That being said these vises are fairly rare and can fetch up around $200 biased on what I have seen them sell for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philland Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 I think most of them are much newer than the civil war because the jaws appear to be drop forged and not made from wrought iron. Vices from the civil war period would have been wrought iron and forged by open die hammers and or mostly by hand there would have been a bunch of hand fitting and filing involved as well. That being said these vises are fairly rare and can fetch up around $200 biased on what I have seen them sell for. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 fd74f83cd8b84964b8b1975cab7a5b8d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I have seen this type of vise sold for anywhere from $30 to $250, depending on its condition, location, and whether it is being sold by a local tool dealer, EBay, or at a blacksmith conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I saw one of these vises at a tractor show this summer but didn't know what it was...now I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Going to a SOFA meeting the "gang" stopped by a fleamarket along the way as was our custom and a friend of mine was about 1 booth in front of me and the fellow had a mint wagon tongue vise---my friend asked "How Much" and the fellow said US$20---the going rate for a regular postvise at that place and time....My frined, the dirty rat, bought it with alacrity and US currency...So far that's my lowest bought price for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I know a guy who uses one for demos. While it's not a solidly mounted as my post vise, it's a lot easier to transport. A wagon vise like that is on my "around to" list of things to locate at some point. Either if I spot one at a reasonable price, or if I locate a damaged post vise I can pick up cheap and convert to a similar purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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