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So, among other tools, the holes in vise face are mounts for Hardies, swages, and fullers . . . https://forgingworld.com/hardy-tools-for-blacksmithing-the-complete-guide/

Ken (The Lodge at Tellico) tells me there are three open rooms at this time.

Is this the ferry from Sistersville, WVa, to Fly, Ohio, @Bill Hagan?

Absolutely. And the swivel has no anchor. I saw that clamp mount called a "leg vise." I also noticed the big Wittner C44 utility vise has a square recess at the back of the anvil surface. Some sort of mounting hole?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ergoERzXaEie8jiV8

Hmm, yes, indeed: a full length dovetail and the rear, movable jaw . . .

All good. I'm up for a little V11 molestation. It's what SpineRaids are for!

Oh, sure, all good, then. Only docc has molested it.

Again!?!!

I am, obviously, still struggling between my "vices" and my "vises" . . .

He was "Old School" and could cast his own crowns. Because of my wife's jewelry making business, he donated his equipment. I rather instantly took possession of the little vice . . .

Successful "BikeWash" (154 mile shakedown ride) today. Today was mySport's 24th anniversary, so extra-special. On the lift, now, for tires and brakes and such . . .

These guys could have probably made something of themselves if they had stuck with it.

The little vice in the foreground (2 1/4" jaw width) belonged to my local dentist. Interesting thing is the back jaw is the movable and the front is stationary. Is there a name for that configuration? And some advantage?

Even the large "Maxi" fuse I tried failed because of the contact heat. Original post...

Heh: what I see on that link looks like something about pigs having wings . . . I can't seem to make it display . . .

Ya know, when I think "Ducati", I hearken back to the most delicious . . . Common folk, like me. would like to think matters of "MotoGP" contribute to this sort of "trickle down" . . . Does it, still?

I admit that I monitor this thread, but have posted on it sparingly. Largely because I have about zero interest in this sort of sanctioned racing, across the board. Perhaps this comes from an early interest in, er, "unsanctioned" racing . . . It does seem that analogies to other kinds of motorsports, and motorsports history, are relevant to the topic. Carry on, carry on. My racers aren't the racers you are looking for . . .

I had a little chuckle when the shipper contacted me and said, "These suckers weigh fifty pounds !" It occurred to me that maybe I should have tried harder bidding on the lot of racing number plates, instead. It has been fun learning more about vices. I get the impression a "utility" vise is the kind of thing I see bolted to the bumper of a one ton truck. The condition of this one would be consistent with that sort of duty; "Weathered and well used." I don't suppose I can dishonor Dr. John by cleaning it and lubricating the mechanism. Not sure a repaint is in order, yet probably less than 10% of the original paint is intact. While waiting the three weeks to get eyes on them, I dreamed up a plan to laser engrave the front mandible with some proper homage . . .

I find it an absolute honor that you would give so much consideration to coming, @Admin Jaap! Perhaps for the Twenty-first . . . SSR XXI . . . Truly best regards, Jaap, from all of us. And thank you, again, for this delightful and important playground you have created for us!

I decided to just suck that up. Plus the "buyer's premium" and taxes. I've never done anything like this before. I went out on a limb because of the One-time Dr.John thing. Pretty interesting, now, to learn about "vises" and what I have have bolted to my benches . . .

Now back to our regularly scheduled program: SSR XX I will reach out to the new innkeeper at The Lodge at Tellico in a couple days (five weeks out) to ask about room availability. As always, thank you to those who are watching current, local road issues. Team SSR ! Get There. Bring Tools.

What do these differences mean, practically? > Utility vs Workshop > Exposed vs Covered screw?