Blacksmith Leg vise, Post vise.. Why you want one.. Let's Go

[@David-hm9ic]

They're wonderful tools. Mine was passed down from my grandfather through my Dad; no idea who had it before my grandfather who was born in 1912. He was a welder and general fabricator all his life. I hope one of my family wants it when I'm gone.

[@johnjude2685]

Leg vise wish I had been gifted one after Graduation not just for BlackSmith and handy for a handyman's best strong arm. Great tool I brought one 4 years ago $80 and the handle shows no abuse and screw Great shape. Needs mount super sturdy and super tool installed properly. I have a post hole holding steel pipe 3 ft into cement, and mine is solid Thanks

[@gregwells8764]

would love one but in Australia they are very expensive. I've heard 20 years back they were basically anchors, now though with a mini renaissance in Smithing ( mostly knife making ) they're rare + unaffordable to beginners. Luckily i have an old English Record # 14 all Steel vice with 6 inch jaws, very strong. I'll keep looking. love your work, hope to make some.

[@FeatherHorseforge]

Which part of the great land downunder do you come from? I’m from under the land downunder😉🙂

[@gilauth6791]

Allway Nice to learn from you Thanks for sharing.Make your channel LET'S GO a real winner.

[@jeffbuller6708]

My dad had one in the shop on our farm. One day when I was 6 or 7, I decided it would be a good idea to see how far I could open the jaws up. I learned several things that day. 1) the screw comes out. 2) the front leg of that vice was heavier than I thought it would be. 3) the spring that provides tension was stronger than I was, and 4) dad wasn't as interested in how far the jaws opened as I was. The struggle to get the screw back in the nut was frantic and prolonged. Dad walked in on me in the midst of my toil and was less than pleased to see me covered in grease from armpit to fingertip. (mom wasn't happy either). I didn't have the foresight to hang on to it when dad sold the farm in '94.

[@letsgo6500]

I love this .. I have done something similar.

[@robertmalmgren4640]

I did the same thing to grandpa's vise . Scared me when it popped open ! lol..

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Great info. Like your stand ideas too! Looks very sturdy. Blessings Sir Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@jmbstudio6873]

Bought a new Kanca 6" last year. Great addition to my shop. I made a 'foot' for the leg to sit in to disperse the shock from each blow. I used a 2" piece of round for the foot to eliminate the chisel action of the narrow leg end. Bought a Kanca 165 lb anvil last month. If you are truly in need of one and dont want to search the interweb where everyone thinks their old rusty garbage is now turned to gold, thanks to Forged In Fire. Try Centaur Forge. Forge On!!!

[@LockBits-ts6eo]

Great video mate, thanks.

[@adam-qf2vz]

I recently bought one at auction which needs a clean up. I have to make a table for it so would like to see how you decided what to "fit"to the table in terms of tools and how you hung them. Thanks for the video content I appreciate the time and effort to pass on your skills

[@brysonalden5414]

I found a nice one at an estate sale last year, and made sure it all functioned before I brought it home. One thing to watch for, I learned, is a bent handle, which indicates someone was beating on it with a big hammer, and probably messed up the screw.

[@robcampbell8180]

Love using leg vise's, I found an 8" 200 pound monster but not sure of the maker. Just need to make a stand heavy enough to use it.

[@letsgo6500]

That's a big one.. very cool.

[@StodOneR]

was able to find one in almost pristine condition , just a bit of patina . it does have a few welded bits like a diagonal piece of steel plates to absorb the shock even though the person i bought it from didnt need to do it since the leg in the leg vice is used for that , its also a very heavy boy.

[@jasonscott7803]

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[@Kirt-Davis]

I was always told the top of the vise should be elbow height....

[@DogsaladSalad]

It's very frustrating seeing so many "wealthy" blacksmiths hoarding tools like these and anvils and reseling them at ridiculous prices.

[@letsgo6500]

Prices have gone crazy.

[@AnyMotoUSA]

Keep an eye on the marketplace, I found some on there for under 150 in decent shape. Picked up my anvil recently, an old 1850s wrought iron 150lb unknown make for $225. The guy didn't know what he had and let it go for cheap.

[@AliAli-zv5ot]

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[@douglasfathers4848]

I have a 90 mm that's 3and5/8 inch , It looks like some one has cut a bit off each side of the jaws , I was told this was coming because they get bet up a bit . 👍🤠.