jimbob Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 One of the guys in the guild had one of these stands ...I had to make one its real solid and folds up to transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Nice, How about a blue print? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice, How about a blue print? ...I guess I should have taken some pctures as I made it...I didn't think about pictures until I got it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Looks super! How much does the whole thing weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I would also be interested in seeing a blue print. I really like the portability of it. Great for demos.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) Lets see the center is 3x3 sq. 33 inches long, The legs are 1 inch sq 33 inches long. on each of the legs I inserted a tube made from 1/8 pipe bored out to 5/16 . I centered the hole in the top of each leg (1/2 x1/2 ) put the tube in with the bolt and tack welded the tube in place. I made the tabs to hold the legs from 3/16 x1 in. flat. the two on the rear center are 1 1/4 long with the holes centered to match the leg. the four front tabs are 1 3/4 long and centered to match the legs( they straddle the corners )the chains are welded to the legs and the main post at 16 inch length. I set a sliding bevel to find what angle to cut the bottom of the legs and welded some 3" diameter plugs that I had for feet. The top of mine is 10"x12" x3/8" plate. at the bottom of the main shaft I mounted the vise and cut a piece of 3/16" x 2" flat and held it to the bottom of the leg to mark where the hole needed to be. I drilled it out to 7/8' then rounded the corners and welded it to the bottom ///thats more or less it. I gave it a good coat of primer then painted everything black. hope this helps...I forgot one thing ...weld the tabs for the legs to pivot on 8" from the top....don't forgot you can adjust your vise about two inches up or down with your mounting bracket when I assembled it I put the tabs and legs together with a 5/16 bolt and positon on the main post with magnets then tack welded the tabs. Edited August 11, 2008 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Thank you. My post vise is waiting for me in Chicago- I had been wondering how I was going to give support on the concrete driveway and you have given me the answer+++.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Thanks Jimbob, I'm sure alot of members appreciate the info and maybe when the BP's come back up maybe you'll have one to your credit. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 I made my center post from 3x3 sq. cause thats what I had but you could also use 3 pieces of 3/4" black iron pipe welded up (two down and one on top) or a piece of 2 1/2 pipe put a cap on the botom could fill with sand if you wanted more weight. Also to make the higth adjustable the tabs could be made wider with multiable holes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 If I remember right this style doesn't have the center tube touching the ground right? Could you post a couple of close up pics of the hinges? Thanks Solvarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) ok hope these a clear I ran a silver marker to try and make them stand out. you are right the center does not touch th ground when set up Edited August 11, 2008 by jimbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 thank you. I now understand where you put the round pipe. all I need is some chain and some 1 inch square tube and I am good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 you could use 3/4 black pipe for the legs ...might be cheaper than the sq. tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I used the 3/4 pipe. I am surprised by how stable it is. I used 2 inch square pipe for the vertical shaft (I grabbed the wrong piece) and 2/3 inch pipe fir the legs. I raised up the leg hinge a little. Tripod Post vise stand - Blacksmith Photo GalleryTripod Post vise stand - Blacksmith Photo Gallery I ran into the problem that the bottom hinge on the post vise bumped into the bolt for the leg vise. Tripod Post vise stand - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I like your top mount better than mine I used 3/8 x10x12 ...too heavy . I think the 3/4 pipe was a bit cheaper that square tube... looks good to me what did you use for the feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1860cooper Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Cool... do you mount your barret on it too? How does it work for footing? Do the legs get in the way?What is suspected to be a copyrighted photo removed and link inserted. Edited August 25, 2008 by 1860cooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Snort. My forging buddy asked where i was hiding the 50 cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I like your top mount better than mine I used 3/8 x10x12 ...too heavy . I think the 3/4 pipe was a bit cheaper that square tube... looks good to me what did you use for the feet? For feet I cut off some pieces of 1/4 x 2 1/2 it seemed about right. The one thing I'll do different on the next one with the feet is take a bit more time grinding it so it'll match the floor. I was a little sloppy and I had to build up the weld a bit and the pipe walls wanted to burn out from the stick welder. My welder tends to burn a little hot though. the 3/4 pipe from lowes cost about 27$ but I planned on a decent amount of waste to use in my tong racks. I cut off 1 inch long rings of 3/4 and weld them around the top of my brake drum stands. This keeps the tongs and pliers neatly presented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I used an adjustable bevel for wood work to find the angle to cut the bottom all the same for the feet. I think I'm going to drill a 3/8 hole in each foot and use a 12" spike to stake it down when in use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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