Railroad vise stand

[royce]

I was chatting with Kevin Scott and he mentioned a really unique railroad vise that he needed to build a stand for.
I saw a pic of the vise and immediately had some design thoughts, so the next time we talked, I asked him if he would be interested in letting me build the stand for it.
He agreed and here are the results.
Started by cutting the head off a tank for the base.

Royce

 

[royce]

I asked Kevin if he needed it to be free standing or bolt down, he thought it would be fine either way.
The tank head is only 24" in diameter (a little small for a 8" vise) so I welded a bottom in it, so it could be filled with steel punchings for ballast.
Also welded some bolt pockets in,to fasten to floor if desired.

Boring for bolt pockets

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[royce]

Next, welded the bolt pockets to the bottom plate, then welded the bottom to the tank head.
Then welded the bolt pockets to the tank head.
I ran a center bolt through it all and pulled a 1/2" of camber in the bottom plate before welding, so it would have no chance of teetering when welded out.

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[royce]

Here is where things get a bit different, this is the cross section of the column.

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[royce]

Had a few pieces of 3/16" plate sheared and formed and split some 2-1/2" pipe for the column.

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[royce]

Fitting up the column.

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[royce]

Column all fit up and tacked off

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[royce]

Scribing the fit up of the column to the tank head.

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[royce]

Column welded to base.

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[royce]

Next, cut the top plate and tacked it in place to grind to the angle and contour of the column.
Then grind it loose, so nuts can be tacked on the backside.

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[royce]

Nuts tacked to backside of top plate.

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[royce]

Final fit up of the top plate.

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[royce]

Made some plugs for the bolt pockets to keep swarf or small pieces out.

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[royce]

Top plate welded out and dressed.
I will get some primer on it in the morning, that should help seeing what it truly looks like.

Royce

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Again a unique job.
But then what else would you except when Royce is at the helm.
Are you making a stand for that humongous vice you built?
You could always fashion one out of a salvaged cat bucket like in the picture.
All kidding aside nice job as always.

 

[royce]

Again a unique job.
But then what else would you except when Royce is at the helm.
Are you making a stand for that humongous vice you built?
You could always fashion one out of a salvaged cat bucket like in the picture.
All kidding aside nice job as always.

Thanks a bunch,
I can't wait to see the vise on it.
Kevin has not seen anything or know what has been built, I hope he digs it.

Royce

 

[Mr onetwo]

All I can say is WICKED AWESOME!

 

[Outwest]

Very unique- looks great! That's a hell of a top on your fab table also!

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

Looks great Royce. I love dished shape from the tank end on the bottom and bolt pockets always look nice cut into them. The tapered column is pretty neat too. A fitting perch for a RR vise. Ed.

 

[Mike.ASC]

That's a excellent design & execution.

 

[Boilerhouse]

Looks great as always. I hope we can get a picture once the unique vise is mounted to your unique stand.

 

[RivennHewn]

Can’t wait to see this with the vise.

Awesome, as usual!

Love those bolt covers

 

[LXCam]

Holy **** Royce, no one will ever accuse you of lacking vision. I can’t wait to see the finished project too.

 

[QwikKotaTx]

I wish I could weld like that! Great job.

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[KMScott]

Royce, Wow. What a surprise I got today opening your thread. Yes we chatted on some particulars of the design but how can anyone ever imagine a stand like this coming from you. Your lines match the vise so perfectly. Just incredible job and to be honest I am almost in tears. Normally I make stuff for friends and customers this is the first time something was made for me. I am so humbled.

Here are a few pic's of this 8" Railroad vise this awesome stand is for.








Royce you are a true craftsman, thanks so much and I will add pic's of the finished stand and vise.

 

[PelicanPines]

You have won the May 2019 NIFTY AWARD... congrats ... there are so few winners... be proud.

 

[royce]

Thanks to all,
This was a really fun project, mostly because Kevin is so dedicated to the craft and is as generous as you will find with his time and knowledge of all things.
Thank you Kevin.

 

[Vise]

Wow! This is so awesome. Fantastic work!

 

[Strouty]

That is terrible, just terrible....................


Terrible that it isn't in my shop!

Great job, I would not expect anything less from you.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Really cool, nice welds also!

 

[wrenchguy]

nice, real nice! are the bolt plugs loose? heavy enough to stay put?

 

[royce]

Thanks Vise, Strouty, Bigblue, Wrenchguy and all.
Yes, the plugs are loose and made of 1-5/8" round bar, with 3" of embed, so I believe they will stay put.

Royce

 

[Craftfab]

Love the stand. Incredible work.

 

[don long]

Royce
I really like the design of that vice stand and admire your welding skills.
How tall is that stand?

Sure appreciate the step by step build of the stand.

Don

 

[thesilverone]

nice welds

 

[Shiftless]

Royce:
Let me add my name to all the others who stand in awe at your design and execution skills. And such a deserving recipient as well...

 

[royce]

Love the stand. Incredible work.

Thank you Craftfab

Royce

 

[royce]

Royce
I really like the design of that vice stand and admire your welding skills.
How tall is that stand?

Sure appreciate the step by step build of the stand.

Don

Thank you Don

It is 28"tall, which will make the top of the jaws 40"

Always my pleasure

Royce

 

[royce]

nice welds

Thanks silverone

Royce

 

[royce]

Royce:
Let me add my name to all the others who stand in awe at your design and execution skills. And such a deserving recipient as well...

Thank you Shiftless

Yes

Royce