remist17 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I recently picked up a post vise for what I thought was a great deal. It has no identifying marks on it that I can find. The threads are great and the jaws are even. The only issue one of the mount ears are busted off. The mount comes off the bottom jaw connection and splits into a fish tail .The one tail is broke at the split. Can I weld a new section on or is it ok as is? I screwed the remaining tail with standard wood screws and it seems to be locked in place. I plan on using it for light twist work or holding light work. Nothing over .50"Ill try and get some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hard to say if it's usable as is without seeing it. If it's not, welding is certainly an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remist17 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 I was thinking about making a new tail as one of my first projects. Just using some mild steel form it out and weld it on. Does anyone think mild steel would not be ok to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkDobson Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 most post vises are made from wrought iron so im assuming mild would be fine, pictures of what is broken would help. Plus, everyone like pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 sounds like a plan to me. but again. post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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