SteveP1981 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) I found a vise tonight at one of the local antique stores. It's missing a couple pieces. The spring and the table mount is not there but for all intensive purposes it's in good shape and very usable. The jaws are 5" used but not destroyed and the leg isn't broken or bent. The screw looks as though it's brand spanking new. I took a couple pics but can't get them to upload...... scrackets. EDIT, PICS WORK Anyhow, what do you guys think for 30 bucks? Steve Edited November 6, 2015 by SteveP1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 For 30? Jump on that! That's a steal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP1981 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Think I'll go grab it on the morning. Anyone know of a good tutorial on how to make that spring? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 looks like a columbian; for that price it's be worth sell plasma for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP1981 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'll absolutely go grab it then. I was there 5 minutes before they closed and can be there when they open. Lol Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbojak Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 That'd be a heck of a deal round my way. I've been combing the shops, classifieds, and craigslist for months looking for a post vise. The best buy I've come across was $185. Buy it and don't look back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP1981 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Craigs last is a joke around here. Cheapest I've seen was 150 and it was junk in comparison. An them as high as 350 for a 5". Flea markets and antique shops are like has stations in these parts. One on every corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 That's an absolute bargain. Hope you own it by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yeah that's a bargain anywhere around here! I wouldn't blink. I just made a spring for one I have and will be making another for a post vise I'm trading to a friend. There are different style springs and mounts, but I could try to get pictures of the process on the one I will be making if it would help. That will be in the near future. If you can hunt down a spring shop( place that makes leaf springs and coil springs for vehicles) you can probably score the correct size stock that will make it easy. Then you'll need to make the mount plate which shouldn't be too difficult. I'm still working on mine when I get time and again I'll be making another one for another vise that I will try to get detailed pictures of the process and style I will be making. Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 WHAT ARE YOU, CRAZY?!? BUY IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP1981 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 It's officially mine, in the shop and im running the wire wheel on it now scrubbing off the walmart chrome... lol. The U shapped bracket is there just no mounting plate. thats not going to be a difficult thing to make its the spring that I question. I have a bunch of leaf srpings from some small cars and trailers so i was hoping to be able to use one of those for the repair here. Gotta get the forge finished up first so that I have a way to heat and bend said srpring. I also bought a couple pair of tongs. one pair that im totally lost as to what they are for since I've not seen anything like them before but for 2 bucks I figured I couldnt go wrong and could just reshape the jaws if nothing else. Also found a pair of bolt tongs for a five spot that look like they were never used. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Remember, the spring only has to be strong enough to push the jaws open as you turn the handle. On my first vise, I used a piece of 1/4" x 1" mild steel bent to the proper shape, and it worked just fine. Good score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepinJoe Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Nice score at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick O Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 great buy right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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