I got a batch lot of dirty, dusty, rusty, poopy and broken post vises recently.
Couldn't really see what condition they were in when I got them as a barn fresh find, but they were cheap enough to take a gamble on. So after a good hose down I set to inspecting and found a few surprises.
This small one is missing the leg and I discovered was all bent out of shape. It was my first smithing project to heat it up in the forge and straighten her out.
Post Vice18.jpg
This one was missing the spring, and the mount and shackle etc. I forged a new spring and mage a new mount and wedges etc.
Post Vice09.jpgPost Vice10.jpgPost Vice11.jpgPost Vice12.jpgPost Vice13.jpg
Both now awaiting a good wire brushing and oil up.
This is the biggest one but a much heavier 4" It is complete but has a piece missing from the jaw and that same jaw has been welded on. It is quite a good weld though.
Post Vice05.jpgPost Vice01.jpgPost Vice02.jpgPost Vice03.jpgPost Vice04.jpgPost Vice06.jpgPost Vice07.jpgPost Vice08.jpgPost Vice14.jpgPost Vice15.jpgPost Vice16.jpgPost Vice17.jpg
Now on the look out for some stumps to attach them to for use.
Couldn't really see what condition they were in when I got them as a barn fresh find, but they were cheap enough to take a gamble on. So after a good hose down I set to inspecting and found a few surprises.
This small one is missing the leg and I discovered was all bent out of shape. It was my first smithing project to heat it up in the forge and straighten her out.
Post Vice18.jpg
This one was missing the spring, and the mount and shackle etc. I forged a new spring and mage a new mount and wedges etc.
Post Vice09.jpgPost Vice10.jpgPost Vice11.jpgPost Vice12.jpgPost Vice13.jpg
Both now awaiting a good wire brushing and oil up.
This is the biggest one but a much heavier 4" It is complete but has a piece missing from the jaw and that same jaw has been welded on. It is quite a good weld though.
Post Vice05.jpgPost Vice01.jpgPost Vice02.jpgPost Vice03.jpgPost Vice04.jpgPost Vice06.jpgPost Vice07.jpgPost Vice08.jpgPost Vice14.jpgPost Vice15.jpgPost Vice16.jpgPost Vice17.jpg
Now on the look out for some stumps to attach them to for use.
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