Shogun71 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 So I now recognize that a good vise is essential but the availability of a leg vise is limited locally. With my newfound equipment for welding is it reasonable to make a vise? I can get the screw hardware from lee valley for $50. Then weld up some metal to make the vise and jaws... Is this workable or am I setting myself up for a lot of work for something non-functional?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 There are some drawngs available somewhere on the interweb for a home built leg vice. Someone may have a link they can send you or a quick google may find it. It's certainly doable, is it worth the effort? That all depends on your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 There are a couple of good threads here on IFI by people who have made vises. In particular, check out this one and this one. (NB: the photos are missing from the initial post in the latter thread, but there are more photos of the finished vise farther down the page.) 6 minutes ago, Smoggy said: There are some drawngs available somewhere on the interweb for a home built leg vice. Yeah, but drawings and photos of any kind of vice are inappropriate for a family-friendly forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I was wondering who would be the first to spot my deliberate mistake.....Well done JHCC. I'll be posting more in the future, so everyone needs to keep paying attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Smoggy said: There are some drawngs available somewhere on the interweb for a home built leg vice. We read blacksmith. Second pass we read English, sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Er.....that one was a genuine typo Glenn, not sure if it's my fingers or the keyboard, I know sometimes the letter ' ' doesn't seem to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 As a blacksmith, every time I go to confession, I have to tell my priest about my vises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun71 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Those 2 threads are what made me think about making my own. I'll do some thinking and local research. See what I can come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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