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Post vise for me.


Melw45

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As I said In the it followed  me home post, I was at a used mining equipment yard today. 

Got a vise and a 8 lb sledge head.

It has smooth jaws that are 4 1/4 inch. The spring seems good and the hinge looks tight.

Here are some photos.

The close up is of the only mark I can find. Looks to be made in China. It will suffice for me to get started with.

Thanks for looking

Mel

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Congrats on the find.  The only good advice I've learned about post vises is to check for wear (thickness) on the threads inside.  Then apply lubrication of choice.  There is a pretty strong ongoing debate between grease supporters, those who favor oil, and the more elusive graphite/powdered lubricant wonks.  It's not my fight.

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