Blacksmith Vise - Why You Need One

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Examining the advantages of a Blacksmith Vise.
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[@bradymcphail9690]

the best description and explanation I've found for a leg/post vise. every Blacksmith I've seen has several, I knew I needed one, but never really knew what was so special about em. now I know, and now I need several. thanks man.

[@alexzioek9680]

Nice explanation! Those vises are such a state-of-the-art designs. Beauty of craftsmanship and functionality.

[@Boosted98gsx]

The "wing" is called a key, and the punched orifice it nests into is called a "keyway". Just FYI.

[@jasonyannuccelli2499]

Thanks very much mate. You just taught me what a leg vice is and how it differs from a normal bench vice. I had no idea. Cheers 👍

[@shayvitale5443]

Thank you so much. I'm a beginner blacksmith and this really shed some light on what is necessary for the shop!

[@beammeupscotty1955]

Leg vises work a lot better if you mount them more securely. I notice that when you crank that thing down it moves quite a bit. My own leg vise is set into 500 lbs. of concrete so that it doesn't move at all, no matter how hard you crank on or hit it.

[@PaulKrzysz]

I agree. As with anvil, vises need to be securely mounted. I will be moving into a industrial unit soon, once in there everything will be bolted to the concrete.

[@beammeupscotty1955]

Paul Krzysz There ya go. I don't think I can get more that 1/32" deflection on my vise, even if I push as hard as I can. It really makes a big difference.

[@martinblouin3639]

i seen one , 2 or 3 weeks ago in a video from the post apocalyptic inventor, and strange enough, i found one that belonged to my grand father in my now mom's grande a few days after, but i tough 'ah i got my machinist vise anyway' ok man you convinced me i'll go get it and clean it up! my grand father was blacksmith too, he specialise in horse shoe making, i have a ton of tools there i could take, seems like something fun to do, and i'm a welder so that goes hand in hand with it

[@joshschneider9766]

Props for saving the vintage mounting bracket.

[@BeBopScraBoo]

thank you for answering my question within the first 30 seconds.

[@therewasatime8777]

thank you for sharing your knowledge. That was a very good block of instruction

[@lairdvlaming]

Thanks for the information this was super helpful!

[@rayr9685]

man how old are you, great video. I'm getting into metalworking and love the full explanation. What do you recomend as a stand in a small area? *I only ask because im 21 and know close to nothing about it and you sound relatively the same age, with a wealth of knowledge.

[@blainemauri7430]

Thank you for this

[@superduperUtube]

wish you would have shown how the foot of the vice is connected. Otherwise a fantastic video, thanks.

[@PaulKrzysz]

I am currently setting up shop in a new spot. Once I'm done I'll do a tour around and show these details better.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

good information, I have a vice but the mounting bracket and wedges got lost, I think I can make them after watching this.

[@MrJsowa]

good vid,i just have a 5 inch craftsman bench vise but i also have a 4x6 leg under the corner of the bench its mounted to.i use it mainly for twisting so it works fine for that and "ok" for a little hammering,either way it came from a garage sale for like 5 bucks.been looking for a leg vise for a while now but every one i find has missing parts or is in terrible shape.thanks for posting.

[@johncolvin2561]

Try here; www.centaurforge.com/Kanca-5-Leg-Vise-125-mm/productinfo/LV5/

[@drason69]

Nice job you taught me a few things about one of my favorite tools. :). Take up smithing....you appreciate the metal even more than just as a trade off for a few bucks.

[@drtbik7958]

Good video, precise and to the point. Thanks.

[@Silicondoc]

I can't see the bottom of it and how it transfers shock to the ground.... Ding dangit thanks

[@expatconn7242]

ok so when looking to buy a blacksmith vise what are things to look for? what is a complete unit? whats a really fair price seen them @ 150 up 600 ? is there more then 1 kind? is 1 better then the other? thanks

[@CelticRider84]

I can't even find these right now. Thanks for the detailed overlook; pretty sure I can come up with something comparable. ^_^

[@Packitagain.]

Its difficult depending on the area dont go to CL or EBay collectors on there drive the price up way to fucking high have a look around the junkyards and flea markets places where people need to move things quickly and dont sot on them for years trying to get a bunch of money for them

[@graypistachio4141]

Great vid. Thanks mate!

[@rafaeldeleon225]

That tool is the King of Vises.

[@patricklips6935]

Like the info Paul. I need to go to welding school. Plumbing is boring and lame.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Thanks for answering that for me!!

[@ltgood]

While pricing work at a house, we went to the basement where the HVAC work was to be done. We walk in and I instantly exclaim what on earth is that? A rusty old pole vice I was told and then the owner said it was for sale. His son told him to be quiet. I was awarded the work and returning asked if the vice was for sale. A deal was done and I brought the vice home.and dismantles it. I wire wheeled the entire beautiful thing until it was black steel again. Now the only vice I use. I have been hitting it with a hammer, because I can.

[@danielwilliams1400]

The son wanted to inherit the vice. ha ha

[@ltgood]

@@danielwilliams1400 you are right

[@christopherpatrick2343]

Great

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

I have a leg vice as well.

[@danwebber2139]

Very informative, Many Thanks

[@thomashanson6607]

I don't think anyone is still making these things anymore. I have a USA one that I had to rebuild but it was worth it.

[@tazsnoop1044]

good advice thanks

[@lorenzo98110]

how can I make the spring if it is missing on my vise? Thank You

[@micocat1]

I used a cut down motor moped suspension spring.

[@jfangio9260]

Great video

[@Aaron_Barrett]

I have one

[@jparra4766]

Awesome intro to leg vice. Not much info about why to use one. Thanks!

[@stoneyburke6279]

Where can I find the stuff to mount my leg vise with

[@elijahtiner5691]

Good video Paul

[@anncousins9649]

Can you use a normal table vise

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

cool..learned something

[@maxpeckham966]

Thanks

[@quinn860]

I just got 1 for 30 euro no spring or mount but i can make them😁

[@edwozniak3417]

nice job

[@markenna5955]

I noticed you greased the threads,well done. That will destroy these tools faster than rust,

[@banjosambar]

Why's grease bad for the screw?

[@baddogforge5181]

+John bennett grease is good keep them greased without it the friction will eventually wear out the threads

[@otc-x1-b9]

Two thumbs up

[@PatrickPease]

What shull you go to?

[@maxpeckham966]

Why did you delete the old swedish tool making videos?

[@PaulKrzysz]

They were removed by the request of the copyright holder. They can be found on EuScreen.com (website is something like that)

[@amanjolkutanov5265]

Вчера я купили такую.старый,но вечный тисок.советские,кажеться 50годы.так похоже они на ваше.

[@Nomparelli69]

just bought one, its in very good condition and i only needed to pay 40 euros :D

[@edwintigre2619]

i go today to buy one ,the owner sold it to me 90 euro!!!wow

[@ferguson20diesel49]

Edwin Tigre I got one for nothing today

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Its called a " woodruff " key. That screw your talking about.