Abom size vises

[Firstram]

Here's my Reed 406A. 175 lbs-ish of well used iron.

 

[NC Rick]

I like them. Just saying. I use 'em a lot too, not a collector. I think...

 

[NC Rick]

Here's my Reed 406A. 175 lbs-ish of well used iron.
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That stand blows me away. That is just awesomeness!

 

[DavidR8]

I like them. Just saying. I use 'em a lot too, not a collector. I think...
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That’s a mighty nice looking Ohlins shock Rick!


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[Firstram]

That stand blows me away. That is just awesomeness!

Thank you. It was simple to make and planned around scraps from work. I tapered 3 pieces of 6" angle iron, welded them together, tipped the assembly to that angle and cut the top and bottom level.

There is a user named Royce on Garage Journal who builds the most unique stands you'll ever see. He also built a vise so large it just sits on the floor! 18" jaws that open wide enough for 2 of his kids to sit on the slide. Kevin Scott the "master" made the jaws, meatball, handle and knobs.

It is worth signing up over there just for the vise knowledge.

 

[NC Rick]

I'm signed up at GJ. I sometimes have trouble finding places I feel at home at. They have a lot of vise information there but many seem to just buy them up to look at them. Your stuff looks used, honoring the intent of the craftsmen who built them.
You seem to have an eye and ability for the aesthetic. I see stuff I really like but can't always or even often imagine or create it. I'll check out the guy you recommend, thank you!

 

[NilesRock]

NC Rick

That stand blows me away. That is just awesomeness!

I'll second that. Nice to see the different vises.

 

[Braeden P]

I'm sure the guy knows a lot more than I do about these things but, like you, vises are sort of a thing for me. I'm at the point in life where I'm not willing to pay what folks are asking for a Starrett or Athol vise. I have a Parker, Prentiss, Reed, several Wiltons and an Emmert 4A and the Parker is clearly the best of the lot. I don't think I'll be buying any more vises but if a Starrett were to drop into my lap then maybe ...

around me vise prices are high but there is that person who spray paints the whole thing and sells them less then the rusty ones like in looking at is an athol 426 for 80 bucks when they sell for 150 all rusty.