Blacksmith's Leg Vice & Anvil Restoration (mouting the vice + Forge Set up #2)

I wanted to restore this old blacksmith's leg vice to finish the little forge set up. So, after taking it apart, I brished it and ground it with an angle grinder. Then, I did the same with my anvil. The face was a little beat up so I started with a sanding disc first, I went slow and then, to go faster, I used a grinding disc. It went a lot faster and after checking the level, I finished with the sanding disc again. As long as you go slow and carefully, nothing can go wrong ;) Just have to take your time.
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Thanks for watching !

[@leksey7870]

Elegant tool to forge. This for ages. Like!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much. Yes, I hope my grand-children will able to use it, as I can use some of my grand-father tools ;)

[@Edgunsuk]

was looking for a video on how to make a new bracket for a leg vice and found this ... didnt think of doing what you did simple solution thank you :-)

[@RedSmith]

You're welcome. Happy if I could help a little ;)

[@ranjdall]

Nice. Looking forward to seeing what comes forth from this set up

[@RedSmith]

Thank you. Hopefully next week will be blacksmithing project video ;)

[@TysyTube]

Tres bone travail monsieur

[@RedSmith]

TysyTube Restoration Merci beaucoup !!

[@samaker4]

Very cool. I love that moment when the raw metal lookout from under years of paint and neglect.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Hugo. I love that too ;)

[@mlceates]

not my main interest but thoroughly enjoying your videos.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Michael. Gald you liked it.

[@stampenrangers]

Great space. This gave me ideas for making my own metal shop.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you. Very happy if I gave you ideas and inspiration ! ;)

[@punkrockviking]

Great video! I also appreciate seeing somebody else who wears as much safety equipment as I do!

[@RedSmith]

Always be protected ;) Thanks a lot !!

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I got all chocked up at the end. Awesome!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much ! Glad you liked it :)

[@marcusmckenzie9528]

that is an awesum workshop!!!

[@RedSmith]

Marcus Mckenzie Thank you very much!

[@sokat6065]

Bro thats a sick set up.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you ! :)

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

Something I love about seeing things be restored it just amazes me thanks for sharing mate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RedSmith]

Thank you. You're very welcome ! :)

[@jeremiahgray8483]

Really cool setup

[@RedSmith]

Thanks ;)

[@ShogunJimi]

building up the shop - a day to kick serious butt *** that is what I named this video. LOL great job! I agree with Dan that story made this video more meaningful.

[@RedSmith]

Lol, thank you Jimi ! I hope this video will help other people to try restoring some tools, as I was inspired to do. :)

[@ShogunJimi]

I have a vice that I may restore after the holidays. Nothing as cool as that vice you have.

[@Ollaris]

First! now on to watching the vid! ;)

[@RedSmith]

Lol, thank Sebastian ! Did you like it afterwards ? ;)

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

It all came out great! I restored a old Wilton vise on my channel and loved doing it. The wire cup wheel was my main tool also.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Tom. Restoring old tool is always fun and give the feeling to have a brand new one without paying for it ;) I watched you video, you did a great job on this vice !

[@ManasesRamos]

Awesome work!!!!!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much ! :)

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Ready to work through another couple of life times. Great project, and useful too. Nice job.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Jim. Yes, I hope it will be passed to my son and my grandson too !

[@larryholloway2869]

a dream soon to come true

[@RedSmith]

:)

[@danthemakerman]

Awesome video brother! The story you shared on Facebook about this anvil and the apprehension you had on restoring it made this video that much more meaningful.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Dan ! I didn't share the story on KZbin, but maybe I should. Thanks for the support ;)

[@danthemakerman]

Unfortunately not a lot of people read the description on videos.

[@Ollaris]

Man I really dig your Smith place. Beautiful video as always!

[@RedSmith]

Thanks my friend !!

[@joehunter57]

great video,Thanks

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much :)

[@Shopcat22]

Those restorations came out gorgeous. Great job.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you ;)

[@chybz]

That's my third view of this nice project... How come you're better at it every watch ? Talent ? Yeeeaaah for sure ! Merci mon ami

[@RedSmith]

Merci à toi ! This kind of comments means a lot.

[@ashleyfebo9683]

Lov't the way yu respect yur work place and tools. God bless you, thanks 4ur vid

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much !

[@rayeddy528]

You really did a great job!! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!!! Be safe and God bless you and your family!!!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much Ray, for taking the time and your kind words. Be safe too !

[@MichaelZurcher]

Wow!!! Awesome...what a great space!! And fantastic job on the restoration.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@caveofskarzs1544]

Awesome job, dude. I really like how you made your shop with those tools you restored.

[@RedSmith]

Thanks a lot. Now all I need is time and practice ;)

[@ragtie6177]

Amazing restorations & set up. Great work brother.

[@RedSmith]

Thanks a lot Rag ! I always appreciate your support :)

[@mihumus]

Really nice work, mate.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you my friend ! ;)

[@VikingRaider]

--Very satisfying and enjoyable,..... Never stop!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much ! Don't plan to stop... :)

[@Knifeguy0]

Thats nice little setup

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much. Nothing fancy, but all functional. :)

[@Knifeguy0]

The Redsmith thats how it should be :)

[@RedSmith]

Exatcly ! 🖒😊

[@azazelpj]

А что такое серое Вы разводили в ведре? Похоже на эпоксидную смолу или это специальный цемент для высоких температур? Искренне рад, что Вы имеете свободное время на занятие любимым делом и условия! 👍

[@RedSmith]

Да, это высокотемпературный цемент. Благодарю вас, я ценю это!

[@LetsPrepTogether]

Great video my friend! I love the improved setup and look forward to see your next blacksmithing projects! Did I just witness you face reveal there ;) well done since I know how much you thought about that step! Cheers

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Alex !! Indeed I did ;) Well, not fully..let's say it's a semi-face-reveal... Talk to you soon !

[@abasalqashami5070]

very cool

[@RedSmith]

Thank you !

[@ahresmuller6892]

now I'm jealous

[@RedSmith]

:)

[@S_E_R_A_N_O]

Доброго времени суток. Подскажите , каким составом вы покрывали детали тисков 2.06 . Спасибо за интересные видео. Good day. Tell me what composition you covered the details of the vise 2.06. Thanks for the interesting videos.

[@RedSmith]

это называется Рустол. он предотвращает ржавчину металла. Большое спасибо за просмотр.

[@lonniedillon2379]

Again cool vid Red...

[@RedSmith]

Thanks Lonnie ! :)

[@sdmcustoms]

very cool. good job

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much !

[@garand1911]

Nice work! Im diggin your videos, keep it up.

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much.

[@WildmanTech]

Good work man!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Sir !

[@daviddaddy]

Wow I am just amazed and in awe I cannot believe how cool and good of a job you did restoring the vise and the Anvil and that little room you made is beautiful!!! I would love to work in there it looks cozy man, not just cozy but I mean like homie, kind of like a warm cozy vibe about it. I would love to do some blacksmithing with you in there man! good job love the video I just subscribed keep up the good work bro it's incredible you did so good of a job on all of That!!! have a great day bro! thanks again for sharing!!!!

[@daviddaddy]

P.s. I look forward to more of your videos!!!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much. I changed some things inside the forge recently, but you're right, it's pretty cozy and a great place to work. Thanks for watching :)

[@RedSmith]

More to come soon :) Thanks

[@daviddaddy]

The Redsmith Awesome! I look forward to seeing the changes!! Thanks again for sharing!

[@daviddaddy]

The Redsmith You're Welcome! 👍

[@GarnetFluerDeLys]

Great job on the vice, and the anvil face looked great as well. I love the exhaust fan, it looks a bit like an stove top hood?

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Dan. Indeed, it is a stove top hood. I wanted to give it a try, but, I will probably change it soon. It's now too high, and not wide enough.

[@camillesennegon]

a la fin, l'étau est magnifique

[@RedSmith]

Merci ! ;)

[@GoGreenMan]

I don't normally write long post like this but.... ;) Great work Man! keep it up!

[@RedSmith]

Lol, thank you very much !!

[@halfdan123]

Nice work! But the only thing I didn’t find very right is grinding into the surface of the anvil. I got one myself and restore it as well but I only went over the top surface with a steel brush even though the surface wasnt 100% straight just to keep the hardening best as possible. Have you notice any dent after hammering or differences between spots since you grinded some more than the other?

[@RedSmith]

Thanks. I didn't grind too much to keep the hardening of the face but I did'nt notice the anvil taking more dents now compared to before the restoration.

[@PaulMeyette]

I finally got to watch this. So, on the vice, was that all wire wheel, or was there a sanding disc in play as well? Turned out awesome!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Paul ! First I used wire wheel to remove old paint and rust. Then, sanding disc and grinding disc to redo the vice's jaws and anvil face. It wasn't a hard work but it took time. :)

[@pacowang283]

Very nice. I am jealous

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much ! :)

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

Awesome!!

[@RedSmith]

Thank you :)

[@krisfreyermuth935]

Great work. What did you use to treat the vise after stripping off the rust and crud?

[@RedSmith]

Thank you ! It's an anti-rust called Rustol-Owatrol. Very good product but takes almost two days to dry... ;)

[@Rafaelc1182]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much!

[@Jackielightning]

nice little shop you set up Great job (Cheers)✨🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺✨

[@RedSmith]

Thank you very much !!

[@AdventuresInDIY]

That's a beautiful vice! Man I dig your setup! What did you seal it up with?

[@AdventuresInDIY]

I see you answered it below in other comments. Rustol

[@RedSmith]

Yep ! Jesse Savage, Rick Barter and Rory May were kind enough to answer my question about finishes on metal in the episode 4 of the Forge Weld podcast. Very good tips in it. ;)

[@albertolambach5395]

Excelente!

[@RedSmith]

+Alberto Lambach Gracias!!

[@Codeman785]

What kind of oil did you brush onto the vise pieces? I have ordered one and I'm waiting for it to be shipped. I plan on restoring it just like you did.

[@RedSmith]

It's Rustoil, it protects the steel from rusting :) Good luck on your restoration!

[@michaelb.5345]

Great job. What was the protection you put on the anvil after restoration. What a great forge room. Very jealous.... Mike

[@RedSmith]

Thank you Mike. The product is called Rustol. It's an anti-rust you can use on metal, but also on wood or plastic for protection. Very useful product. Thanks for watching ;)

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Awesome job my friend :)

[@RedSmith]

Thank you ! ;)

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

No problem my friend I love it good job bro :)

[@RedSmith]

Thanks my friend !

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

No problem bro :)

[@ScadooshGoat]

Another great video mate! What oil did you brush on the post vice?

[@RedSmith]

Thank you ! It's not really oil. It's a product called Rustol. An anti-rust oily stuff, dry in 24h-48h and last very long. :)

[@ScadooshGoat]

Thanks man. Doesn't look like it's available in South Africa.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

Beautiful! What did you use on the metal after cleanup?

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

McGinn's WoodShop - I know that boiled linseed oil is popular.

[@RedSmith]

Thanks Jason ! It's a product called Rustol-Owatrol. It's a very good anti-rust oily stuff. Only thing is it take 24h to 48h to dry...

[@RedSmith]

Linseed oil is quite popular yes, but as far as I know, it must be applied when the metal is hot. I never tried it, but next time I will.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

all this information is interesting and helpful! Thanks!

[@RedSmith]

Happy if I can help even a little :)

[@clementmassip8393]

Salut je n'ai jamais compris a quoi servais la chaine autour de l enclume?

[@RedSmith]

Clement Massip Bonsoir. Elle sert à absorber les vibrations et donc atténuer le bruit mais aussi à tenir une pièce de métal lorsque deux mains sont nécessaires pour la forger (marteau et étampe par exemple).

[@clementmassip8393]

The Redsmith ok merci bien je me coucherais moins con ce soir 😅

[@RedSmith]

De rien :)

[@presacanario1077]

Nice job!I have the same.Is this a French vice???????????????????

[@RedSmith]

Thanks. Yes it is :)

[@Demobius]

Just FYI, it's spelled vise.

[@RedSmith]

Thanks for your concern, but FYI, the spelling "vise" is only used in the USA. Outside American English, the "vise" spelling rarely appears. It is instead spelled "vice". And as I'm not living in the USA, I spell it with a C. :)

[@camillesennegon]

tu peint sa avec du ?rustol

[@RedSmith]

Exact

[@camillesennegon]

The Redsmith merci car je viens de restauré le même étau que toi et je savais pas quoi metre pour le protéger

[@RedSmith]

Le rustol fonctionne bien si l'étau est à l'abri de la pluie et de l'humidité. A bien laisser sécher 48h, Deux couches de préférence et à renouveler chaque année.

[@camillesennegon]

The Redsmith oui il est dans mon garage merci continue tes merveilles ! 😀