Recent content by Nomex

I've used Dynasty 800s to TIG weld solid copper crucibles used in electron beam furnaces at a Titanium foundry. 1/4" tungsten, baseball bat size torch. Tungsten weight is recorded daily, before and after sharpening. Tungsten inclusion in a crucible for titanium meant for aerospace and DoD...

I hate to be posting this, but I'm stuck.. I have two packed toolboxes, and I'd like to move into a larger one at work, and keep cheap tools at home. I've acquired tools being an ironworker, field service mechanic, welder/fabricator, and machinist. Not your typical DIYer. A lot of big stuff...

Thanks for the welcome! I am curious about the base and what that "bump" is called and used for. Not sure if "vise base bump" would yield good Google results. :D As far as mounting:

I was wondering what BM meant, as it was stamped in two places. I guess BM would be some mnemonic area code for Bryn Mawr? Thanks for the information!

Hi all, Been lurking for years, but recently found this vise that I felt needed to be shared. This was my grandfather's vise, and when we were cleaning his house I saw the vise and immediately asked if I could have it. Being the first vise I've owned, I quickly mounted on my bench and put it...