ceas65 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 would this make an acceptable vice for general smithing ... fella's asking $250.00. wondering if it would be too fragile to hit on ... any info on this old girl would be appreciated .... all i know for sure is it was made in New Brunswick , Canada. by the Thompsom Mfg.Co. Note: two different size ( what appears to be ) swage blocks in back ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I would grab it in a heart beat for that price, but keep looking for a leg vise too. That is IMHO an upsetting vise. As you noted, the jaws are replaceable so you can make different sized heading tools. The foot operation allows quick action, helpful when upsetting, since the hotter the better for upsetting. IMO that is a very fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Greetings 65, Looks like the American version .. The Wells Caulking /upsetting foot vise.... You are missing the blocks for the rear ... I have 2 and find them quite useful for quick bends and brushing during forging.. They are limited because of the design for opening size for a horse shoes.. The Wells vices have a pivot jaw on one side yours are fixed... A handy tool but you must train yourself to use it for things you do... The price is about average for that vice in the USA. Good luck on you purchase.. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceas65 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 thx for the replies , the blocks are there jim , look in the pic about 11 o'clock position .... looks like it would be a cool tool to have ... but i was wondering " will it break when struck " like a machinist / mechnics vice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I would buy it in a heartbeat for that money ALWAYS resellable for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Greetings 65, The jaws on mine are rock hard and made for bending.. I do not think you would encounter any problems other than the vise is only as good as your foot pressure... Ya can,t get much swinging pressure on the hammer standing on one foot.. LOL.. Buy it and if you don't like it there is always a market for it. Have fun with your new toy.. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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