Recent content by malihoochie

Outlawmws - There is a lever on the far side (in the full side shot) that seems like it would release/engage the upper gear. There seems to be a cam that gets worked by that lever. I'll take more pics later. Thanks for the interest.

Thanks, Lump! I assume that the straight gear on top of the shaft is for some manner of quick release? This vise is not turning/moving yet, so I gave it some shots of penetrating oil. Might have to build one of those electrolisis tanks. I like the sideways anvil on it.

I have lurked around this site for some time & have followed this thread with alot of interest. Wow are there some cool vises in your hands! :thumbup: I had picked up a couple older vises about 1.5 years ago and tried to give them away to some friends. Thankfully I was turned down. I dug them...

http://metricsunlimited.com/ ^ Is my choice because it is close. They have saved the day on more than one ocassion. Rick