Seriously Nice Mystery Vise

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I HAVE A VISE & I WAS HOPING THE VISE SQUAD CAN TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT IT .

THIS LITTLE GUY IS AN AMAZING PIECE OF WORK .
NOT ONLY DOES IT SWIVEL ON IT's BASE 360° IT ALSO ROTATES ON IT's AXIS 360° .

THERE IS MORE . IT HAS INTERNAL DETENTS LOCATED EVERY 15° SO IT CAN
LOCK ON 24 DIVISIONS OF A CIRCLE LIKE A COLLET INDEXER .

THE WORKMANSHIP IS IMPECCABLE . MATING SURFACES INTERNALLY HAVE A SCALING PATTERN AND EVERY MAJOR PART IS TAGGED TO THE SERIAL NUMBER LIKE A FINE ANTIQUE FIREARM .

THE JAWS ARE 3.5" WIDE AND IT OPENS ABOUT AS FAR . IT HAS KEYS TO ALIGN IT WITH
TABLE SLOTS . THE ONLY THING MISSING IS THE NAME OF THE MAKER !

THE COLOR AND FINISH OF THE PAINTWORK MAKES ME THINK OF HARDINGE .
I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NOTHING LIKE IT .

ANY IDEAS ?

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I have never seen one of those before, but that is a very cool vice.:encourage:
 
I think you'll find it's from a tool and cutter grinder or a specialty mill for tool makers. just my guess?
 
Ok, where are you finding all of these cool tools? :drool:
 
That looks like it could be a very useful tool. What do you suppose the t-nut slots on the main body are for? Mike
 
Ok, where are you finding all of these cool tools? :drool:

THERE IS MORE .
HOW ABOUT THIS 8" GERMAN MADE HOFMANN ROTARY TABLE ?
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OR A NOS EMCO TAILSTOCK CHUCK ?

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Very interesting vise! I can't hazard a guess as to it's original intended purpose, other than being a 'Universal' vise for light duty work. Definitely wouldn't go hogging with it, but it'd be just the ticket for a tool or surface grinder. Very cool, and an excellent find! I'm sure all of us would love to have one tucked away on the shelf.
 
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