Interesting vise stand concept

[royce]

Pulled some SS ring gaskets out of my buddy's bone pile.
24", 16" and 5-1/2"
The 16" ones nested nicely in the 24" and the column will be made up of the 5-1/2"rings stacked on each other in a gentle arch.

 

[Richard D]

I'd like to have a stack of those...

 

[royce]

Tacked up a few 5-1/2" rings and stacked them up in a number of configurations.
Not sure if the rings will work aesthetically or structurally.
Now exploring the idea of a 3 sided tapered column

 

[whateg01]

Looks good. I think it'll move too much for any serious beating though. Next one should have the rings spiral upward!

 

[stinkity stoink]

That looks more like an art piece. Although from a lot of things I see you do I’m sure the vice will be just as nice. Keep at it it looks great !!

 

[Jayman17]

Cool looking idea, no surprise coming from you...

 

[larry_g]

Have you considered sectioning a 16" ring to make three "flying buttresses" That come from the connection joint of the lower 16" rings and land on the stack of 5" rings?

As always you have created something magical.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Garage Junkie]

I'd like to have a stack of those...

I'd like to have a buddy like that!

 

[LXCam]

I always look forward to your projects Royce. I have no doubt this will be another exceptional piece of functional art.

 

[royce]

Have you considered sectioning a 16" ring to make three "flying buttresses" That come from the connection joint of the lower 16" rings and land on the stack of 5" rings?

As always you have created something magical.

lg
no neat sig line

Larry, I really tried to like the ring column, but it seems, at least to my eye, to be too busy.
Here is what I'm exploring now, 3 sided tapered column.
I'm thinking around 10 degrees of cant.
Entertaining the idea of perforating the 3 panels, but kind of like it solid at this point
Thanks for the kind words

Royce

 

[Garage Junkie]

All those rings remind me of the Jetsons.......

 

[royce]

Pulled some 1/4" 304L knife gates out of the bone pile.
They are off of coal fired powerhouse job I worked 20 odd years ago.
These gates were part of the ash handling system for the baghouse that were not used.
Anyhow, refined the pattern for the column and got rid of the round to triangle transition pieces.
Probably need to make top a touch bigger


Royce

 

[Spencer Was Here]

Beautiful visually, but I like to be able to get my body close to the vise when needed. It looks as though the large base will prevent you from being able to get your feet very close to the vise itself.

 

[royce]

Beautiful visually, but I like to be able to get my body close to the vise when needed. It looks as though the large base will prevent you from being able to get your feet very close to the vise itself.

Thanks Spencer,
It must be the camera angle, the column is around 10-15 degrees out of plumb, providing plenty of toe space without moving the center of gravity to far forward.

 

[royce]

Cut, fit and tacked off the column panels today.

Royce

 

[RMERR]

Cool project, I do the same design-as-you-go thing myself. Sometimes you just have to see it, you'll know when it's "right". I like where this is going, but I find myself looking for more mass at the base for stability.

 

[royce]

Cool project, I do the same design-as-you-go thing myself. Sometimes you just have to see it, you'll know when it's "right". I like where this is going, but I find myself looking for more mass at the base for stability.

Thanks RMERR,
The 4 rings of the 24" diameter base weigh around 50 lbs, a bit light in my eyes also.
This stand is not geared for busting bolts or other high torque applications.
More for sawing and shaping with portaband and side grinder.

Royce

 

[Monza Harry]

Thanks RMERR,
The 4 rings of the 24" diameter base weigh around 50 lbs, a bit light in my eyes also.
This stand is not geared for busting bolts or other high torque applications.
More for sawing and shaping with portaband and side grinder.

Royce

Royce, that is why God made lead, or with less imagination steel plates! They could be hidden under a spun reverse (vortex) funnel pointing up from the bottom. Should fit (+/-) the circular theme pretty well. Just some of my spare imagination. [Not that you seem to it, at all!] Harry

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[royce]

While those are fine ideas Harry,
For this stand, it is intentionally light for ease of moving.

Royce

Royce, that is why God made lead, or with less imagination steel plates! They could be hidden under a spun reverse (vortex) funnel pointing up from the bottom. Should fit (+/-) the circular theme pretty well. Just some of my spare imagination. [Not that you seem to it, at all!] Harry

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[LXCam]

/me whispers in Royce’s ear


Fish tank




With a baby hammer head shark

 

[royce]

Got the column welded with some not so fresh 1/8" 316 stick rod, today.
Also got it grained and lastly weighed the components.
24" ring 32lbs
3ea 16" rings 32 lbs
1/4" column 32lbs
These weights are rough, but still odd that they were so close to equal.

Royce

 

[RMERR]

Thanks RMERR,
The 4 rings of the 24" diameter base weigh around 50 lbs, a bit light in my eyes also.
This stand is not geared for busting bolts or other high torque applications.
More for sawing and shaping with portaband and side grinder.

Royce

I underestimated the weight, now that you're pushing 100 lbs, I agree you'll be fine given your planned use. I like that beefy welding/fab table. Was it some kind of giant flange for a sign or huge pipe?

 

[royce]

Yes a blind flange.
There is a build thread titled, another round fab table, if you are interested.

Royce

 

[royce]

Boy howdy, not too proud of the welding on this.
Fought porosity all the way, the more I welded, the uglier it got.
Put some post heat on it to dull the ugly welds some, not sure it helped much.
Anyhow, it'll hang.

Royce

 

[budget76]

looks like you'll have to start over. I'll PM you my address, let me know how much shipping is to CT


very cool concept, which isn't surprising coming from you. Probably missed it in the past - what do/did you do for I assume work that gives you access to all this cool scrap?

 

[royce]

Thanks budget,
I worked in pipeline and utilities.

Royce

 

[royce]

Hung a couple chunks of copper and some rusty cupped washers.
While the rust and copper appeals to me, not sure about the shapes.

Royce

 

[RodP]

Never ever sell yourself short again! I've seen where people have called you an artist in other threads and you always downplay the statements.
You are an ARTIST, no doubt about it! It takes vision to be an artist and vision you have!

Rod

 

[royce]

Never ever sell yourself short again! I've seen where people have called you an artist in other threads and you always downplay the statements.
You are an ARTIST, no doubt about it! It takes vision to be an artist and vision you have!

Rod

Nice of you to say Rod
This project is taking an abstract turn and I look forward to seeing it's final form, whatever that may be.
Thanks
Royce

 

[royce]

Did not care for the big cupped washers backing the copper cylinders, so replaced them with some 7/8"bridge washers.
Looks more streamlined now but I need to get rid of the hex nuts to clean it up just a bit more.

Used a vise swivel lock nut for the bolt on the front, looks fitting to my eye.

Started thinking about the vise mounting plate and tray.
I may have idea that may work!

I have a line on the perfect vise for this stand, I'll know in a few days if it available.

Royce

 

[GaryM909]

Boy howdy, not too proud of the welding on this.
Fought porosity all the way, the more I welded, the uglier it got.
Put some post heat on it to dull the ugly welds some, not sure it helped much.
Anyhow, it'll hang.

Royce

Looks good from here. I know as being a welder myself it will bother you more than anyone else.
My son is a welding inspector and calls me out on stuff I weld at home.

 

[RodP]

Did not care for the big cupped washers backing the copper cylinders, so replaced them with some 7/8"bridge washers.
Looks more streamlined now but I need to get rid of the hex nuts to clean it up just a bit more.

Yes looks a lot better! One step at a time.

 

[royce]

Removed the nuts from the copper chunks and still are not convinced it looks right.
I think I will try bolting them directly to the column.
Also got the top tray rough cut to a tapered trapezoidal shape with a radius on on the back end
Now need to commit to a vise, so the final fit can be made and then bend the edges.

 

[royce]

Bolted the copper directly to the column and feel this looks better, still not sure.
Got a few choices of what to plug the last couple holes with, any thoughts?
Also got the tray radius segmented for bending the arc

 

[LXCam]

Those look better that way. I got a suggestion for that hole. Maybe use it as a threaded bung. Use a copper bolt or maybe even make one like a thumb screw. Take some plate stainless and create an upwards forward facing sickle. Maybe to explain it would be a eyebrow for the copper Frankenstein bolts

 

[royce]

Those look better that way. I got a suggestion for that hole. Maybe use it as a threaded bung. Use a copper bolt or maybe even make one like a thumb screw. Take some plate stainless and create an upwards forward facing sickle. Maybe to explain it would be a eyebrow for the copper Frankenstein bolts

Thanks Cam,
But you can only choose from the pics!

 

[LXCam]

Thanks Cam,
But you can only choose from the pics!

Says who?, you? Looki here I’m like 3000 miles from you. Whatta ya gonna do about it. I’m posting my idea whether you like it or not.


Now admit it Royce, I’ve got some killer photoshop skills huh. Lol

 

[royce]

Says who?, you? Looki here I’m like 3000 miles from you. Whatta ya gonna do about it. I’m posting my idea whether you like it or not.


Now admit it Royce, I’ve got some killer photoshop skills huh. Lol

Hooda thunk a banana on the side of it would look so fine!

 

[senlow]

It's my opinion that geegaws hanging off the side of the column detract from the overall design. I'm thinking that something subtle would work best. I like the star shaped thing. I assume that it's a piece from a grinding wheel dresser. You may want to consider attaching it with a button head screw. I'm sure that whatever you decide, it will turn out great. Your functional art is amazing. I enjoy watching your projects progress.

 

[Monza Harry]

It's my opinion ... I'm sure that whatever you decide, it will turn out great. Your functional art is amazing. I enjoy watching your projects progress.

I agree trust your eye it has done you well so far! Harry