Iron Falcon 72 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 BP Here's a new post vise stand I just finished by modifying the green base. This is a small vise, 3.5". I have a larger one that needs a new spring and wedges. It will be next. The stand was originally set up with a chain saw sharpener on top. Got it and the sharpener for $50. The sharpener's table is shown with the post still attached where I cut it off. I had no idea the post was solid but my Milwaukee "The Torch" cut-off blade went right through it. The new top is all scrap from the junkyard. I hadn't done any welding in about a year so it started a little rough. I plan to store tongs and hammers on the sides and end. The only markings on the vise are the numbers shown. The "35" may refer to it's size. I know it's not much to go on but, does anyone recognize the brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenn Clif Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Looks like a heck of a stand to me! Is it as heavy as it looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It looks like a really good stand. It looks like it already has mounting holes at the base That's a plus, but you may want to reconsider the hammer rack. there are many times you may want to work all around your vice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Falcon 72 Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I'm sure that there are better arrangements for the tongs and hammers but, I have only a small area to work in (6x8) and no room for another rack. And at this point I don't have so many of either. I'm not sure how much it weighs. The flat bottom actually makes it less stable. It rocks on every little bump on the floor. When I decide where it will finally reside I will bolt it to the floor. Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 That's a heck of a vise stand. Let us know how it works for you. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Looks as tho an Eastman engineer designed it! They always OVER KILL when designing something. But I can see that this was a salvaged stand modified to your needs. Weld a piece, say 1/4"x1" or so, to the corners. This will take out some of the wobble. (warped when it was originally built) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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