Thanks for looking, Chris. Yes, they are known for durability. And the
post resting on oak which rests on concrete, can take a pounding with no
harm.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Trask" <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Another Relic From the Past
> >
>> Attached to the end of my cluttered workbench is a post vise that goes
> back
>> at least three generations in my family. I first recall seeing it as a
> part
>> of an outdoor blacksmith shop on our farm, in the 1930s, under a large
> sweet
>> gum tree, where plows were sharpened and general repairs were
> accomplished.
>> I suspect it dates back to my great-grandfather, but can't confirm this.
>>
>> The post vise mounts to the bench and is supported by an iron post, in my
>> case anchored by an oak log:
>>
>
> <<SNIP>>
>
> Perhaps the sturdiest type of vise you can think of, since the jaw ends
> rest on the floor. Wooden versions can be found as well.
>
> Chris
>
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