docc Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I have just brought home a pair of vises from Dr. John Wittner's estate. R.I.P., our good man. Your legacy is in good hands here. Now, I am trying to figure out what I have, here. And the matter of vises, overall. The larger one (28 pounds!) is called a "utility vise" and has a substantial anvil section and "exposed screw." A Columbian C44, Cleveland, Ohio, that looks like it lived on the back bumper of the Wittner race van. (I wish!) The Craftsman is a more typical "workshop" vise with 3 5/8" jaws and "just" 16 pounds. Yes, the "shipping and handling" of the pieces (49 pounds) from Pennsylvania here to Tennessee was *substantial* !! 3 Link to comment
docc Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 What do these differences mean, practically? > Utility vs Workshop > Exposed vs Covered screw? Link to comment
Lucky Phil Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 There was some engine stuff I'd have bought but the packing and shipping got in the way unfortunately. Phil Link to comment
docc Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 7 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: There was some engine stuff I'd have bought but the packing and shipping got in the way unfortunately. Phil 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 . . . 2 1 Link to comment
Lucky Phil Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 (edited) 6 minutes ago, docc said: 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 . . . It was more the packing than the shipping docc. A minor concern was what engine size and configuration the Daytona heads and crank were for. Would have been nice to own some genuine Guzzi royalty history though. You can never be accused of" having no vices" thats for sure. I often look at my tools and reflect on how I've owned and used them since I was 16 and how they have followed me all through my life and career. Same with my grandfathers inherited tools. My kids will probably just take it to the scrap merchant when I'm gone. They have no interest in tools and such Phil Edited August 1 by Lucky Phil 1 1 Link to comment
docc Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 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 . . . 1 Link to comment
docc Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 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? Link to comment
audiomick Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 18 hours ago, docc said: The little vice in the foreground (2 1/4" jaw width) belonged to my local dentist. I don't even want to think about that... 1 1 Link to comment
docc Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 1 hour ago, audiomick said: I don't even want to think about that... 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 . . . 1 Link to comment
audiomick Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 18 minutes ago, docc said: I rather instantly took possession of the little vice . . . Well done, carry on, that man. Link to comment
docc Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 19 minutes ago, docc said: 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 . . . I am, obviously, still struggling between my "vices" and my "vises" . . . 1 Link to comment
audiomick Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Yeah, that happens. As long as you don't have to leave town... 1 Link to comment
Lucky Phil Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 21 hours ago, docc said: 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? I've not seen a rear jaw moveable vice before docc. Id imagine if the rear jaw was located on a dovetail arrangement it would be more accurate clamping than a common vice. If you want to see a truly amazing vice here it is. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4904044 Phil [docc added image.] 1 1 Link to comment
audiomick Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: a truly amazing vise That looks amazing. Edited August 4 by audiomick Link to comment
docc Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 1 hour ago, audiomick said: Yeah, that happens. As long as you don't have to leave town... Again!?!! 2 Link to comment
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