Big vise build

[royce]

This looks like the movable jaw is playing hide and seek with the base.

j/k

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=6243&pictureid=83797


Love the engine turning on the movable jaw.

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Thanks AK,
I had to hide all those sand scratches some how!!!

 

[KMScott]

I like it Royce.

 

[royce]

I like it Royce.

Thanks Kevin,
Got it assembled, the handle ends on and the lube ports trimmed out today.
She runs pretty smooth.
Added a few more pics.

Royce

 

[LXCam]

Where are the pics Royce????? Come on man don't be playing no hide and seek games bud. I just spent the last half hour looking for my grandbubbies shoe, I don't think I can hamdle another disappearing act tonight let along not get my Royce fix.

 

[royce]

Where are the pics Royce????? Come on man don't be playing no hide and seek games bud. I just spent the last half hour looking for my grandbubbies shoe, I don't think I can hamdle another disappearing act tonight let along not get my Royce fix.

LXC,
There are a few albums on my profile page, click on the one called big vise.

When I have the command of the yutes, I let them strip down as far as they want and let the rough end drag.
Mothers and Grandmas are far better suited for finding things and I'm better at loosing them!!!!!

Royce

 

[Farmall450]

Wow, this is awesome. Nice handy work with the laser, too.

 

[royce]

Wow, this is awesome. Nice handy work with the laser, too.

Thanks Farmall,
The laser trick is pretty handy for a number of layout applications.

Royce

 

[Farmall450]

Thanks Farmall,
The laser trick is pretty handy for a number of layout applications.

Royce

I might have to invest. (resist)

 

[Strouty]

Once again Royce, you don't disappoint. Not even sure how I missed this thread! I can't wait to see the end result and I am seriously looking forward to what the stand is going to look like.

 

[royce]

Once again Royce, you don't disappoint. Not even sure how I missed this thread! I can't wait to see the end result and I am seriously looking forward to what the stand is going to look like.

Thanks Strouty,
You may want to peek at the pics, the stand is integral.

Royce

 

[Strouty]

I am going to have to look at them on the computer, I don't think my phone is doing them any justice.

 

[matt_i]

I like all of the design and blend of precision fab and machined parts, nice details inside and out!

Very well built "machine"

 

[royce]

I like all of the design and blend of precision fab and machined parts, nice details inside and out!

Very well built "machine"

Thanks Matt,
The design,execution and collaboration with with Kevin all made for a successful and enjoyable project.

Royce

 

[tarbellb]

Been following from the start and the idea of seeing it complete is freaking me out.

Absolutely stunning work, and the shear mass of everything is unreal.
Love the details on the meatball and handle.

Please dont worry about bandwidth when posting those final photos,
the bigger the better seems to be the theme anyways!

 

[royce]

Been following from the start and the idea of seeing it complete is freaking me out.

Absolutely stunning work, and the shear mass of everything is unreal.
Love the details on the meatball and handle.

Please dont worry about bandwidth when posting those final photos,
the bigger the better seems to be the theme anyways!

Thanks Tarbellb,
I have a few things left to do on it and when complete I'll take a bunch of pics to try and capture the massiveness of it.

Royce

 

[dkroth]

I have a few things left to do on it and when complete I'll take a bunch of pics to try and capture the massiveness of it.

Royce

Clamp up a Honda Civic in it and take some photos. That'll work.






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[BMW Rider]

That thing is so ridiculous and cool. Now we need to see a video of it operating and crushing things.

 

[royce]

Thanks BMW,
Got the finishing touches done and happy to call it complete.
Kevin did a bang up job on the nameplates.
I'll add more pics to the album
Royce

 

[sweet victory]

"Give me a vise big enough and a bench on which to place it, and I shall crush the world."

Or something like that.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

WOW
Your vice is amazing as we all knew it would be.
Your projects just amaze the hell out of me.
Good Job

 

[LXCam]

That is just insane and one of the coolest things I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing its creation. You sir are a master!

 

[Strouty]

I wonder if it would qualify for the Guinness book of records?

 

[Outlawmws]

That is one of the most awesome vices ever! Totally impressed by Royce and Dr Scott's work!

So Royce, go weigh your trailer at a truck scale, Then bring that monster back to the scale on the trailer!

 

[Fierljeppen]

That is one of the most awesome vices ever! Totally impressed by Royce and Dr Scott's work!

So Royce, go weigh your trailer at a truck scale, Then bring that monster back to the scale on the trailer!

He's going to need a really big trailer!

 

[LXCam]

He's going to need a really big trailer!

Lol, that's great!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Thanks BMW,
Got the finishing touches done and happy to call it complete.
Kevin did a bang up job on the nameplates.
I'll add more pics to the album
Royce

Royce..

Par excellence.

 

[chrisnazzy]

I'm not sure how I missed this until you unveiled it over on the main vise thread. I need to venture out of the threads I follow more often!

Either way, if anyone was going to custom fabricate a monster 13" vise, I can't imagine there are two more talented artisans to tackle it than Royce & KMScott. The raw execution, attention to detail and extremely intricate skill sets you fellas continue to display with each of your projects just never ceases to impress but this monster is just jaw dropping.

I can't even imagine how massive this thing is in person. I'll also second the previous recommendation, it may be worth a call to Guinness!

Hats off to Royce & Kevin


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[Outlawmws]

I'd like to see Royce's vise side by side with this guy's (posted here some years back)

I definitely think Royce's has far more panache, but not sure its bigger?

The there is this one, but while a working model, it was wood:

 

[royce]

Thanks everybody,
I got the last of the pics posted in the album.

Royce

 

[kazlx]

Wow Royce! That is impressive and looks fantastic. Glad to see you got the plates done.

 

[Johnny_V]

Royce,

Phenomenal job. That was one HUGE undertaking, literally. Don't think I could even fit the vise in my shop, let alone fabricate it. Again, great job

 

[jherb10]

Great work! That is beautiful!!

John

 

[larry_g]

You have done great work there. Are you now going to put it to work and get some 'Patina' going?

lg
no neat sig line

 

[tdcisco1]

True craftmanship there ! Love it !

 

[Muggzy]

Thanks BMW,
Got the finishing touches done and happy to call it complete.
Kevin did a bang up job on the nameplates.
I'll add more pics to the album
Royce

This thing is awesome! My only problem is that the only perspective on size is that 5 gal NAPA bucket in the background. Any chance you could take a picture with a person or something next to it? Magnificently done!

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[Ole Slewfoot]

just look in his album

 

[RG Rude]

Wow, awesome.

 

[royce]

You have done great work there. Are you now going to put it to work and get some 'Patina' going?

lg
no neat sig line

Boy I just don't know what to do with it, I think it may need to hit the sale block.
Maybe one of the big tool companies might have a interest in it.

Thanks to you and all, it is encouraging when a project is as well received as this one is.

Royce

 

[larry_g]

Thanks to you and all, it is encouraging when a project is as well received as this one is.

Royce

I've said it elsewhere here, when Royce starts a thread it is worth following. THANK YOU for allowing us to follow along and learn a few things from the master.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[LXCam]

I'll second what LARRY just said.

Boy I just don't know what to do with it, I think it may need to hit the sale block.
Maybe one of the big tool companies might have a interest in it.

Thanks to you and all, it is encouraging when a project is as well received as this one is.

Royce

As sweet as that is it should be admired by the masses Royce. It truly is a functional piece of art. whats on your wishlist for equipment??