caintuckrifle Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have heard many different opinions on whether or not post vise jaws should be rounded similiar to an anvil or left sharp. I think many times we don't have too much say due to the condition of the vise. However how do you feel that the edges of the vise jaws should be dressed? I realize to that a big factor is the use of the vise as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 If I need jaws of a particular format I just make a set of jaw covers from angle iron and dress them as wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 No as they are meant to be hammered on; putting a joint in will result in it getting swaged. Traditionally you could forgeweld on another layer if you wanted to re-dress the jaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I dress an area of mine on one side as i do a lot of cold bending over the open jaws of a vice and they will dig in if left sharp and leave marks, same for supporting axe heads I have even welded on 40mm round bard to one end of one of my vices to support axe heads with Viking ears (langets) when drifting. I have smashed the forge welded steel Jaws off of two of my leg vices, Until then I thought them indestructible. They are not..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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