Inherited post vise

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Inherited post vise stans4 05-30-2007
Posted by on May 30, 2007, 4:49 pm
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I'm missing the floor plate that the vise sockets into, I've never
seen one at any of the auctions I've been to, so have no Idea of
external dimensions needed. Could anyone supply same from theirs?
Off the cuff, I'd say that 6" square was probably too small and a foot
square maybe a little large. Would a round one be better than a
square one(no corners to catch on, maybe)? Other than that, the thing
seems to be in fairly good shape except for the crud on it. Might be
because of the crud on it that it's in good shape.

Stan


Posted by spaco on May 30, 2007, 5:18 pm
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A piece of railroad tie sunk into the ground works. Some guys weld a
bracket out from a bench leg and then weld a ring to that which the post
fits into.

My 2 post vises (and 5 other stands I dealt with) are mounted on stands
whose base is a 215 pound New Holland hay baler flywheel (particulars on
demand). One of the holes in the flywheel is just right for the post
vise leg.

Pete Stanaitis
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stans4@prolynx.com wrote:
> I'm missing the floor plate that the vise sockets into, I've never
> seen one at any of the auctions I've been to, so have no Idea of
> external dimensions needed. Could anyone supply same from theirs?
> Off the cuff, I'd say that 6" square was probably too small and a foot
> square maybe a little large. Would a round one be better than a
> square one(no corners to catch on, maybe)? Other than that, the thing
> seems to be in fairly good shape except for the crud on it. Might be
> because of the crud on it that it's in good shape.
>
> Stan
>

Posted by on May 30, 2007, 5:59 pm
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> A piece of railroad tie sunk into the ground works. Some guys weld a
> bracket out from a bench leg and then weld a ring to that which the post
> fits into.
>
> My 2 post vises (and 5 other stands I dealt with) are mounted on stands
> whose base is a 215 pound New Holland hay baler flywheel (particulars on
> demand). One of the holes in the flywheel is just right for the post
> vise leg.
>
> Pete Stanaitis
> ---------------------------------
>
>
Which answers another question, what type stand or bench are guys
using out there for mounting? I've not seen a lot of post vises in
good condition, most are more like rusty masses of scrap by the time
they get to auction. This one has a pair of folding wedges on the
back mount so the vise could be removed if need be. Not sure if
that's a common feature or not. I was planning on mounting it onto a
heavy bench but I'm open to suggestions there, too. A bench might
limit the working area.

Thanks for the quick replies, guys.

Stan


Posted by Toolgypsy on May 30, 2007, 5:32 pm
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Stan
Not to worry,you havent seen a floor socket because there are none.You
can make one if you like but normally you drill,chew,gnarl or eat a hole in
your floor to fit the vise
Paddy P the wannabe



Posted by Mark Finn on May 31, 2007, 3:29 am
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i've got several post vices, all have different type of mounts. one is
mounted to a cast iron table via a piece 3/4 plate, one is mounted to a
wooden post using a short piece of angle iron, one fits into a hole of a
big truck break drum , another mounts to a flange welded to a piece of 6
" pipe
use whatever works for you!, invent!
have fun, mark


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