Klorinth Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 So here is my new to me post vise. I actually bought this last summer before I knew anything about blacksmithing. I was building a little propane forge and knew that I was going to need a vise at some point so I kept my eyes open. This is what I found. 4" jaws that close nicely. Small amount of horizontal play when closing the jaw, not enough to worry though. 41.5" tall. Threads seem good. Opinions? I don't actually know what to look for. What should I be using for protection and lubricant? Any other care for a post vise? Here is the only symbol or identification mark I have found so far. Any ideas? I'll probably take it apart and clean it up at some point. I need to work on my forge and anvil first though so this will have to wait a while. I would prefer the oiled metal look to the red paint. If nothing else I'll strip the paint off. Overall I am very happy. Well worth the $85 I paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 It's a Columbian (or at least the mounting bracket is). At $85 congrats, you are officially now a cetifiable thief!! Good grab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 My Columbians have rather short and open back end screwboxes, they also have the non-beveled legs so at least the mounting piece and the vise is columbian; I'm wondering about the screw/screwbox though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WL smith Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 You are a winner use it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klorinth Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 2 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: My Columbians have rather short and open back end screwboxes, they also have the non-beveled legs so at least the mounting piece and the vise is columbian; I'm wondering about the screw/screwbox though. I think I see what you mean by a short back end. When I do some image searching I find quite a number of Colombians with a flat snub end, not the slightly longer ball end that this one has. I do also find quite a few others that have a longer tubular end that finishes with a ball. I can't see the emblem on all of them though so I can't be sure of the maker. i even found one that looks almost identical including the red paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick O Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 great find should last a very long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klorinth Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 What should I be using on the threads? Grease or an oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I use heavy weight oil. Grease will trap scale and create an abrasive wearing your screw and screw box. Oil is much easier to clean out than grease. Some people use grease, some use oil. Your call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman916 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I may have the same vise. Just mounted it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 congrats on spending only 85 on it. i think that i remember seeing the forge thats in the backround from another thread......ironman916 a very nice stand you made. oh yea, also a nice vice you have. littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klorinth Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Ironman, definitely looks like a pair. I'm very happy with mine. I just need to figure out how to mount it now. Nice mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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