Making a Post Vise & Swage Block Stand

[@whazee]

Veeeerrrrry nice! And potential for a new business venture, "Mr Skully's wire wheel massage parlour" Goodness knows, we all need one!

[@skullandspade]

I’ll definitely pass that along Billiam ; )

[@RichardMartin]

I love that you’re using something that older than all of us, and that will in all likelihood still be getting used when we are all gone. Great work Cap’n.

[@skullandspade]

I sure hope that’s the case Richard. I’ll make sure when I’m on my way out, she finds a good home

[@Harko-]

I like how you designed this “in place”. Works really well for these kind of tools. And the interaction with the skulls are absolutely the best!

[@skullandspade]

Learned the “in space” fabrication from Jimmy. Pretty brilliant way of building with no maths or drawings

[@wolfparty4234]

@@skullandspade, I think someone should let Jimmy know that he’s not in space either...😳 I hope this space thing is not contagious 😷...!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️👍🏻

[@AaronWahab]

That Ice tons idea to move the swage block is an amazing idea! Great job on the whole build!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Aaron!

[@kelsey_watson]

Solid but still moveable--the balance at the heart of every good shop project. Great solution!

[@skullandspade]

Aye. Luckily that swage is dense as a dying star. Really helps the counterweight

[@kelsey_watson]

@@skullandspade Dense yet elegant! I already borrowed your sand idea for my own anvil stand and I may have to pirate a bit from this when I find myself a post vise

[@RaspyOB174]

Just had to stop at 5:00 in to say. Hell of a cool design. Simple. Effective. Practical. Thanks Matey

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you. I appreciate you taking the time

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Gotta love a tool setup that suits your needs perfectly 😍

[@skullandspade]

That’s the idea Ms. Ellen. We’ve got nails to make ; )

[@the_cheese]

A very neat and compact solution to two problems; excellent job, Cap'n! I appreciate your solution for hefting the weighty and unwieldy swage block. Thanks for another fun video!!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Cheesy

[@MaximumGtr]

Dude you’re a freaking rockstar. Excellent. You’ve got a new subscriber!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers!

[@Dfrantz87]

Well done brother. Very nice design as always. Now to play this video 20 more times for good musical ambiance in the shop....😆.

[@skullandspade]

This was a fun one for sure. Now to get those bolts in the floor

[@SylviePereiraSyPer]

That's a geat stand ! I'd love to have a tiny block like that ... Good job Captain !

[@skullandspade]

I bet there are some in your part of the world ; ) Make Redsmith find you one

[@alberswoodworks8347]

Nice job on the stand build Brett. A great addition to the Ship Shop!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@davidhuerta788]

Very good design ! 👍 And the ice block / swage block tool! Great idea

[@skullandspade]

Thank you David

[@rajincajingt]

great work cap't. love finding hidden treasures on the vise!!

[@skullandspade]

Same here. What a score

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Nicely done! I especially enjoyed how you mixed the welding to the music!

[@skullandspade]

Well, I’m glad you picked up on that ; )

[@JEYD220699]

Ahoy Cap! What a beauty she is!! Excellent vid as always!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@NMBWoodworks]

love it! the basket idea so you can flip it around is really great although if you'd changed your material choice you could have called it the Swage cage which I feel is a missed ooportunity!

[@skullandspade]

Awwwwwwwmaaaaaaaan. That’s brilliant

[@wolfparty4234]

@@skullandspade time to REDO!!!

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Stand came out awesone. Well made👍👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@mossyhollow3732]

Cap'N McAfee! Where are me ice tongs? You what? Aye.. Well done! I've never used them anyway. The 45 is often the weight of the vise or possibly 4.5" wide jaws.

[@skullandspade]

You are correct on the markings. Weight for sure

[@strobusforge8405]

That is just perfect! love it! Especially the tool tray, it saves a lot of picking up hot drifts

[@skullandspade]

Helps hold that beautiful drift you made

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

I love it when a plan comes together 👍 👍 😊

[@skullandspade]

There it is

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

@@skullandspade 🔨👍😊

[@jaredpaddick5879]

Excellent video Captain! Your total design was very clever! Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Clever girl

[@jaredpaddick5879]

@@skullandspade exactly!

[@rayraybines]

some fine work there Brett, on all fronts.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you RayRay

[@dereksstuff8395]

Great work, satisfying project. Keep it up

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Derek

[@randaldenver7457]

Cool project! Your editing is always so awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@davebauerart]

Love the problem solving, 2-way swage mount is versatile and space efficient.

[@skullandspade]

Yessir!

[@samgold4320]

Nice work El Capitán. Great video as always 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thanks as always Sam

[@sgsax]

That is a good and proper stand. Was thinking you should have a tool to pick it up through the hole to lift it and then you made one. Well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Great minds, and all that

[@ericpedersen2760]

Beautiful job and very smart design 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Eric!

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Brett. Yet another well designed and practical build. High production values as always. Keep safe and stay well.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Colin

[@ageekgonemad]

All sorts of Cool there! Luv ur work Cap’n!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers!

[@sirtblairjr]

Your great,man. Good post vice. Damn incredible. Got a lot of features in it handy dandy tool holders too. Great job,all in one!! Keep things rolling ,man. I really enjoy watching your videos give me great inspiration. Thank you

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Tony

[@jgclark45]

a proper stand indeed! nicely done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always JG

[@alanscannell]

Super job cap'n 👍and very clever upcycle with the tongs

[@skullandspade]

Been holding on to those for a while. Seemed like the right move

[@damienbrand9422]

Beautiful work Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@theds2003]

Awesome design and entertaining as always

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@michaelmadison1806]

The other day I was wondering, "What's Brett going to do next?... maybe a post vice stand repair.... maybe fabricate a swage block stand?" but BOTH!?!?!?!?!? You're crazy man!!!

[@skullandspade]

And you, are a ray of sunshine

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Brett great job. Turned out very unique and awesome. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Can't wait to see what you fab or forge next.Forge on God bless

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

Man you build the coolest shtuff. Lol. Great job. Thanks fort sharing!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Joe!

[@distortohio]

That’s slick, Cap’n

[@skullandspade]

I sure like it

[@jamesperkins9833]

Pretty slick idea there!

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@wolfparty4234]

The stand really came together well Cap’n!!! Good thing you had the light on your cordless impact, helps make it easier to see what your doing in the shop...! Lol!! Ps. You do know that your not in space right...!! Bc if you were in space you’d have to wear the whole space suit thing and all. You would have to get back into your spaceship 🚀 to goto space. 🤣🤣🤣❤️🔥🔥🔥💪🏼👊🏼👍🏻 I wonder! Would you have to use a welding gas to weld in space? Piece, love!!!

[@skullandspade]

Bahahahah. You’re so right

[@wolfparty4234]

@@skullandspade just having so fun with some peoples comments!!! No harm! ❤️❤️🔥🔥💪🏼👍🏻🤣

[@PaigeMaker]

Yeah, that looks handy.. nice job Brett!

[@skullandspade]

It sure is. Thank you Paige

[@VonWalther2]

Very Nice editing one this one. Damn fine piece of work.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Carl

[@JamesBowers]

Great project and vid as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU as always

[@BarrRunForge]

Great concepts and completion. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@GrahamDallas]

Great build Brett and thanks for the explanation along the way.

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU brother

[@TheMessyStudio]

Another awesome build, Brett! Really cool!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Billy!

[@mariellecb1]

Excellent build and video. I am going to redo mine now! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.

[@skullandspade]

I’ll be anxious to see that one!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Really nice stand. I like it.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you

[@dfbess]

Happy new year Brett!

[@skullandspade]

To you as well

[@rob_boss]

Awesome build!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks brother

[@ste9112]

Awesome as always!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Stefano

[@DanCarlyon1]

Love it! that is brilliant! Well done Brett

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dan!

[@threeriversforge1997]

Odd timing! I've been planning a very similar build. Looks like yours came out very nice.

[@skullandspade]

I really dig how it came out. I’ll be adding some bolt holes to the feet, and anchor sleeves in the concrete for when I need to work on heavier pieces. As for now, it works a treat

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@skullandspade Only thing I'm planning to do differently, really, is to add a trailer lift/wheel like P.E.D. did. Brilliant way to make it easily moved even when loaded up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH7capmcnstkl80

[@reforzar]

Only thing that could’ve made this better is Link grunting noises when moving the swage block.

[@skullandspade]

I tried

[@oojagapivy]

I tidy piece of kit there, especially the height holding swage basket

[@skullandspade]

I appreciate that!

[@DarrenMalin]

very nice , well done Sir :) I could not help but think of a MOD ,because we are blacksmiths and that is what we do :) , make the whole thing wider in the tray area with more bracing and you could mount a small anvil there and a a sweet all in one little system :)

[@skullandspade]

That, my friend, is a great idea

[@thetiggr78]

Super nice cap'n!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Micke

[@zappolo85]

Great job as always

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Awesome build, might steal a few ideas for my post vise. Oh, and get to the gym Cap 🍻

[@skullandspade]

I’m busy lifting heavy stuff in the shop ; )

[@anthonywoodland1741]

Doesn't seem to be helping 🤣💪

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video and editing. Love the welding timed to the music. Stand is awesome! Nice design. Always fun to fab on the fly. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always GMS

[@rpower1401]

Great job! I really want to have a work station like this, only two problems, (1) I'm having a hard time finding a leg vise locally, (2) I don't have the space.

[@skullandspade]

The two biggest issues for us makers

[@rpower1401]

@@skullandspade I managed to find 2 leg vises after, managed to mount them into my 1 1/2" receiver system around the shop and they lock onto the main benches. Bit of a compromise but works.

[@skullandspade]

@@rpower1401 good compromise

[@jamiemeek1969]

Another nice video, cheers Brett!!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers mate

[@jakowetz]

Looks great!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Peter

[@BulatsSchmiede]

Hi Brett !Nice work man !Great idea with the vice and swage block !Great job !Greeting #Bulatsschmiede (The Blacksmith Bulat from germany )😎🤟

[@InsideAlan]

Very magnanimous of you Capn I'd have had Skully flayed... I see your problem.

[@skullandspade]

Hahahahahah. He’s such a scamp

[@EdwardIglesias]

Very clever solution. Makes me feel guilty that my anvil has been lying in the dirt for some time ever since the stump it was on rotted away.

[@skullandspade]

Sounds like an easy fix

[@badbrotherz]

awesome video, as always! Quick side note: whenever you hear the welder in the video, there is a very high pitched noise, maybe you can filter/ eq that out? much love!

[@skullandspade]

I’ll look into that

[@Dopefish76]

Where does he get such wonderful toys? 🃏

[@skullandspade]

#piracy

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Awesome work as always!

[@skullandspade]

Thanks John!

[@thecoastalalchemist7242]

Form meets function. I really like it. How does it perform? Does the vise wobble or move around?

[@skullandspade]

For light work on the vise, not at all. I will be adding some bolt sleeves in the floor, and holes in the front plate for when I really need to rock on it

[@MooreDoing]

I dig this! Lots of problem solving with a useful rig at the end. I’m wondering if it may move a little too much depending on the job. Such a cool use of those tongs and I totally get the cool of finding those markings 🤘🏽 Everyone likes the old quality stuff but those are usually well used. How often do you think a perfect surface matters when it comes to anvils, swage blocks, etc?

[@skullandspade]

I’m going to be putting some bolt sleeves in the concrete for when I need to do heavier work, just didn’t get around to it here. As far as the perfect surfaces: I’m a fan of getting the job done however you can. Flat/square surfaces are of course nice, but usually come at a hefty price. If you’re not able to find a flat/square surface (anvil, swage, etc) remember that a thick piece of mild steel will work pretty darn well (but will deteriorate faster) if you’ve got the steel hot enough. It has a lot to do with what your goal is. Small work requires a lot less surface area for working, but if you’re planning on making big/dead flat/square, consider affordable options for finishing. It’s typical for folks to think “I can’t do it without a specific thing/tool.” Learning how to use your skills and the tools on hand will only make you a better problem solver.

[@molegrip3860]

Cheers Brett - thanks for sharing another great video ;)

[@skullandspade]

Thank you for another kind comment

[@LXWiseman]

When a post vice doesn't have a cool stand like that, do you normally just pound it into the dirt or something? Great video as always!

[@RedmarKerkhof]

I mounted mine in a log. Made a little cutout where the post sits in and the force goes into the log.

[@skullandspade]

It can definitely be as simple as mounting to a tall log. As long as the stem rests...somewhere, the force will transfer to the ground.

[@danielcrawford7315]

Saaawwweeet! Ok that looks pretty kuul. Hopefully will work out well for ya. Did you have plans to fill the legs w sand oil mix for weight and vibration dampening? Is it going to be stable for side torsional stresses ? Any rate it's really looking good and wow just wow the things up come up with!!! Makes me think too much lmbo! 🙏well wishes and blessed days sirSir Crawford out 🧙‍♂️

[@skullandspade]

Daniel, all that added weight and sand would be a good idea if I didn’t want to move it regularly. Not much sound/noise coming from it, since everything has solid connections to transfer energy to the floor. Cheers as always

[@danielcrawford7315]

@@skullandspade ahh yes the mobility opposed to mass. Hey I'm glad though its quite. Hearing is earreplacable ggl. Yup I've lost over a third of mine hahahaha Be well my way smarter than I friend 🙏🧙‍♂️

[@NightProwlerIncART]

Nice work

[@skullandspade]

Thank ye

[@SanTM]

Loving the channel. Must have a hand grip like a bloody....strong hand grip guy...?

[@skullandspade]

That’s what they call me

[@mortenhenningsen940]

Naize one. 100 points for,well just for your thinking on this...

[@skullandspade]

I’ll take the 100 points

[@andrewoperacz7427]

What a fantastic build!! I need a fricken welder!!!’n

[@skullandspade]

DO IT! All that with a very affordable Forney

[@esnyd]

Good Stuff!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Eric!

[@Mcphilsmith]

So nice.

[@skullandspade]

Thanks Phil

[@torinhalsey6313]

Another great video. A clever solution to the problem. I only wish you'd put a little more lighting on your beauty shots. Something level with the sides rather than all top lighting. I do understand the general aesthetic that I believe is your style, but in my opinion, it's a little too dark in the end. Just some constructive criticism. Have a great day.

[@skullandspade]

I will always appreciate constructive criticism. I am at the whim of of shop lights/camera, but I’ll be more mindful of it on these darker projecta

[@bernardleighan3218]

Nice build capt., next time tell skully that he owes you for the labor.

[@skullandspade]

Agreed

[@jljmonky]

Brett, how are the Ryobi tools holding up? I’m in the market to replace a 13 yr old dewalt set and am leaning that way, you and Alec are both using them now but I haven’t heard anything specific about how they and their batteries are holding up.

[@skullandspade]

I have yet to be less than impressed! Especially since a couple of big batteries work on 200+ tools. I was a hater, and have long since changed my mind

[@ijessup]

bwwwwwwaaaoooooooo

[@skullandspade]

Pew pew pew pew

[@Saskajohn]

Look what you've done! Now even he is editing to match the music.

[@AndyCPugh]

Building on the fly is the best way to do it! Unless you need to plan it properly first.

[@skullandspade]

Aye... what’s a “plan”?

[@AndyCPugh]

@@skullandspade I'm not sure. Some of the "proper" makers mention them sometimes but I think they're just showing off by throwing out jargon to make them sound better.

[@chybz]

very nice !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Remy

[@xstonedsnailxbox]

1902 no?

[@skullandspade]

Aye

[@xstonedsnailxbox]

@@skullandspade this was 6 days ago how far did u scroll to find this the dedication on you is amazing nice work man

[@mike_hensley]

Cool video and nicely done. Your post vise would say Columbian...Cleveland ohio...original Trenton above the year and weight.

[@skullandspade]

It’s a Samson!

[@wayneshirey6999]

Slicker'n greased owl poop!

[@skullandspade]

You said it

[@Nocewoodshop]

I feel if there is ever an apocalypse, you will be the guy making and selling things to people. All in a dark cloak in an alley saying , "stranger, I got things that might interest ye" or I've been missing a good resident evil game.

[@skullandspade]

“What arreyeh buyin’?”

[@MtPhillipMetalWorks]

45 is the weight lovebug

[@skullandspade]

Muah

[@christopherdubour6662]

Dead Sexay! 😍😍😍 vice stand nice too!

[@skullandspade]

Oh my...

[@christopherdubour6662]

@@skullandspade 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

[@StudioJLT]

Well done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@nikearth]

💪

[@skullandspade]

Aye

[@Brownstone31]

Its no poop house video but I'll take it.

[@skullandspade]

Bahahahah

[@robb5207]

Great job, but u have got to stop allowing skully to get away with shit he's never going to learn how to get away with shit if he doesn't get caught

[@skullandspade]

You’re not wrong

[@gotellthem2099]

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17

[@skullandspade]

Yes