Thanks, Chuck. You can find more at this link:
http://www.anvilfire.com/FAQs/blacksmith-vise.php
I kept the thread box well greased for years, before I got around to
cleaning the vise up and painting it. Seemed to be fine.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Another Relic From the Past
> The encased screw thread is interesting.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 10/12/2011 12:37 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> 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:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+78.jpg.html
>>
>> The vise is powered by an encased Acme screw thread:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+83.jpg.html
>>
>> Many of the parts appear to be crudely forged or stamped:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Forging+Details+81.jpg.html
>>
>> Fuji Finepix F10, ISO 800, Flash
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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