Wilton Vise Stand Build

Tools used in this video:
Wilton 6 1/2" Tradesman Vise - amzn.to/3tTbM1d
DeWalt Cordless Grinder - amzn.to/33Up6Yl
Norton Cone Grinding Stone - amzn.to/2RTCAB4
Dewalt Cordless Impact - amzn.to/3tQCqYx
Fein Slugger Metal Saw - amzn.to/3eOMJI7
Jancy Slugger Annular Drill - amzn.to/3bsIaBu
Ridgid Pipe Stands - amzn.to/3fohin8
Trojan Sawhorses - amzn.to/33NRLhJ
Victor Cutting Torch - amzn.to/33NA0zb
Irwin 11" Locking C-Clamps - amzn.to/3hseRCO
Estwing Blacksmith Hammer - amzn.to/3uRY1RN
Transfer Punch Set - amzn.to/3uWkbCq
Compass - amzn.to/3tMqkjb
Markal Silver Streak - amzn.to/3uUvASW

[@txtoolcrib]

Tools used in this video: Wilton 6 1/2" Tradesman Vise - amzn.to/3tTbM1d DeWalt Cordless Grinder - amzn.to/33Up6Yl Norton Cone Grinding Stone - amzn.to/2RTCAB4 Dewalt Cordless Impact - amzn.to/3tQCqYx Fein Slugger Metal Saw - amzn.to/3eOMJI7 Jancy Slugger Annular Drill - amzn.to/3bsIaBu Ridgid Pipe Stands - amzn.to/3fohin8 Trojan Sawhorses - amzn.to/33NRLhJ Victor Cutting Torch - amzn.to/33NA0zb Irwin 11" Locking C-Clamps - amzn.to/3hseRCO Estwing Blacksmith Hammer - amzn.to/3uRY1RN Transfer Punch Set - amzn.to/3uWkbCq Compass - amzn.to/3tMqkjb Markal Silver Streak - amzn.to/3uUvASW

[@Benjicmm]

Don't know if I've ever seen someone cut so smoothly with an oxy fuel torch.

[@txtoolcrib]

I picked up a torch for the first time at 12 years old. No substitute for experience!

[@overdalimit]

Yeah right….. dude straighter than a machine….

[@BRadWilson3]

He is a smooth cutter. Check out IC Weld, he is a surgeon with a torch also

[@Adamant4160]

The paper trick to divide the cylinder into 4 equal quadrants was a good one. Simple and quick

[@txtoolcrib]

And best of all, no measuring required!

[@mingshey]

@@txtoolcrib Yes, that's paper folding equivalent to Euclidean construction. Beats measurement. ;-)

[@txtoolcrib]

It certainly does!

[@joenewman763]

That's some spectacular torch cutting

[@MrEddieGwatz]

Someone with years in the field as an Ironworker with countless hours welding/fabrication and so on . You my friend have got some impressive skills!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@geoffochsner3934]

My wife: “What are you watching?” Me: “Well, I hesitate to call it art, but...”

[@txtoolcrib]

Lol, that’s a good one!

[@dwarnermg]

Meanwhile at my house- Wife-“what are you watching/looking at/reading” Me- this (truck, tool, weapon, history equipment/vehicle related) Wife-“omg can’t you just look at porn like a normal dude”

[@MrJruta]

@@dwarnermg lol but, that IS porn! Tool porn 🤣

[@flashgordon6238]

This was like watching the old Millwrights at Timkens fabricating special construction projects out of plate and tubing when I was an apprentice. This fellow works like a Millwright.

[@txtoolcrib]

Is that a good or a bad thing? I am a millwright by the way.

[@flashgordon6238]

@@txtoolcrib I gave you a thumbs up. I was very impressed with your work and paying you a compliment. Those older experts in the mill could fab up wonderful stuff! It brought back some great memories. I was a Millwright Apprentice and completed 2.5 years before the layoffs in the early 1980s. I ended up joining the Navy before the second round of layoffs. When I got out, I called in for reinstatement and they said of course, but you're still in layoff status.... I decided to stay in California and get my Masters. I'm now more of a tinkerer with a bunch of metal and woodworking machines in my small shop. I have access to all kinds of tooling at work

[@txtoolcrib]

Well thank you for the compliment sir.

[@7.3psd90]

WOW!!! I don’t know what else to say, other than you have some mad skills!!

[@txtoolcrib]

I had good teachers.

[@The_Story_Channel]

As much as I don't like stands, you built a nice one, well done.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir. I wanted to add a place to hang a 24, but there wasn’t quite enough height on the pipe.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

An excellent looking vice stand. Also a wonderful showcase of your talents as a fabricator. Your skills show your experience quite well. Great job sir!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@edgaraquino2324]

Hello, Ben - excellent video - you certainly display your considerable knowledge and skill as millwright and welder in this project - not to mention the steadiest pair of hands I've ever seen - I like your use of the hammer while welding - did you use a lubricant prior to drilling? Also, will this be a portable or stationary unit? I can say that this video is a fine example of fabrication at its best...Outstanding!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much! I used a wax lubricant on the annular bits. This vise stand is meant for my shop that will be built in the next couple of weeks. So it is meant to be semi-permanent, so that I can position it in different places within the shop. Later I may mount this vise to a table, I haven't decided just yet.

[@ecleveland1]

I like the way you did the bolts on the drum by putting the nuts on the top side, it gives the pedestal a more industrial look.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you, that was the goal.

[@bohay33]

Excellent craftsmanship!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir!

[@salmanrehman3892]

Very good skill with a torch👍👍. As good as a plasma cutter quality

[@craigmooring2091]

What a great build video! You're an artist with that torch. And, of course, it wouldn't have been a proper TS Tool Crib video without the cameo appearance of the Leatherman Surge on your hip. [Grammarly suggested I meant 'surgeon' instead of 'Surge on', which would also be descriptive of your skill with that torch.😄] Contrary to the title of the vid, that vise stand was a-buildin' rather than wiltin'.

[@txtoolcrib]

Years of practice my friend. Thank you for the compliments!

[@SmuckersLLC]

Oh yeah that's something that you wouldn't mind having in your living room lol

[@rcger]

That, sir, is a work of art!

[@cesarjuliovanegasrubio9529]

Buen día, me parece que por el peso de la base no es necesario sujetar el soporte al piso. Excelente idea. Felicitaciones..

[@1991tommygun]

Good fabricator for sure

[@Castleknight]

Most excellent, Ben! If I were your neighbor, I'd ask you to teach me how to do all that. Make more videos like this. This was great watching how you built this. How much does that stand weigh?

[@txtoolcrib]

I haven’t had a chance to weigh it yet. I’ll let you know when I get a chance. If you were my neighbor I would be happy to teach you. Always willing to teach those who are willing to learn.

[@PatPoker99]

This was somehow a realy relaxing and satisfying video! But speaking of vises... I have a suggestion for a future video: the Eagle Grip Locking Pliers or Vise Grips. Maybe you can have a look into them =) I would appreciate your opinion on them

[@txtoolcrib]

They look really awesome, but I about fell out when I saw the price tag! Goodness gracious!

[@PatPoker99]

@@txtoolcrib yeah, I had the same reaction! And at the moment there seem to be no authentic reviews, if the quality matches up with the price tag. - But maybe there will be a sale any time soon

[@txtoolcrib]

Just for you, I’m going to pick some up once I get my shop built. I have to know if they’re worth the price tag!

[@PatPoker99]

@@txtoolcrib I didn't wanted to push you to any decision. But I do feel honored! You need far more subscribers for such kindness

[@devinmunoz3424]

Wow very impressive 👏

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir!

[@mingshey]

Now I see you don't need a lathe to make a perfect circle. I can watch this video all day long.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it.

[@markking5711]

Man You Are Good With The Flame Wrench!! Good Video!

[@lodg1e]

Awesome work there bud👍🏻

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@lodg1e]

@@txtoolcrib nice to see that you're using a few of your tips that you talked about in some of your past videos.

[@txtoolcrib]

I like to show the practical uses of the things I talk about when I can

[@sunflowerisland]

Should have the wheel bolt heads on the outside vs the inside in case you weld off it. You won't get welding splatter on the threads, but dam good job!

[@sepresley1]

i can see you have been doing that kind of work for a while...LOL...nice work

[@houndsmanone4563]

Simply love the build. Thanks for the super video. Admire your welding skills. 👍🏽🤠 8/18/23

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@stephengordon5754]

Of course the one thing you didn’t list in the description is the one I need in my life! Where did you get the cone shaped hard rock for the angle grinder? I wish I knew that was an actual thing before now...

[@txtoolcrib]

amzn.to/2RTCAB4 There you go my friend!

[@txtoolcrib]

I added it to the description as well.

[@stephengordon5754]

Thank you!

[@cutweldngrind]

I always wanted a Mag Drill and think I might start looking for one. I need to build something similar for 1 of my 3 Wiltons. Awesome video.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you. I’ve been catching videos on your channel, I’m actually quite surprised you don’t have more subscribers.

[@cutweldngrind]

@@txtoolcrib Thanks. I saw one of your videos on a concrete poor, do you have the framing part. I been wanting a 40x60 shop and looking for ideas. The only issue the shop will be 5 miles away on a diffrent lot I own as my home lot is to small. Well I'm a new subscriber to your channel.

[@txtoolcrib]

I am wiring it in as we speak. I have to get the rest of my equipment inside and located before I finish out the wiring.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!! I NEED TO BUILD ONE AS WELL.

[@larrywinn2941]

Sweet

[@Banshee350speed]

Right to the point, love it 👍

[@brownmoose64]

One of the best vise stands I’ve seen yet. Thank You for sharing. Going to try to duplicate and hope mine comes out looking this great 👍

[@txtoolcrib]

Well, did you get an opportunity to build your stand yet?

[@AaronNieves]

Wow. Great work on that!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@deceptionsdemise]

Nice job man!

[@Castleknight]

That drill thing is cool. Is the base magnetic?

[@txtoolcrib]

Yes it is. This is an annular mag drill.

[@kevincollins9466]

It's been a couple of years. How do you like your stand so far? How is its stability? Anything you would do different? With that size of vise, it seems like there could be some issues with stability. I just got a 6.5" vise and am thinking I need a concrete slab if I want a pedestal stand. I could be wrong of course. Beautiful work by the way.

[@txtoolcrib]

For what I need it works perfectly. However, if you are going to be needing it to do some serious stuff, then I would recommend mounting it to the floor.

[@chadhardwick9214]

Certainly cool for sure...... did ya come close to mounting up a nice antique wilton on it or not really your type deal?

[@txtoolcrib]

If I had access to one, that would have been ideal.

[@alpinewhite]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@davygarcia363]

Great video!!

[@rimarq]

Great welds. What settings did you use for wire speed and amps? Also, did you use a 220v or 120v mig?

[@wayned5872]

Very cool idea

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you.

[@best1yet]

very nice work

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you

[@Ayrton4everrr]

Genius 👍

[@txtoolcrib]

Glad you like it.

[@Ayrton4everrr]

@@txtoolcrib loved it brother

[@lugopena4438]

Awesome!!

[@symy3386]

Well Done

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you

[@dwarnermg]

Guess you don’t need it but a circle attachment for the torch may make a good video, I just can’t get over the shot brake drum that’s not more rotted than worn, must be a rust belt thing

[@txtoolcrib]

I’m actually planning to start a separate channel for build like this, making some of my own tools, furniture my wife wants me to build, just for fun projects, and general metal working tools and techniques. I’m about to have my shop built and will be making quite a few things in the near future.

[@dwarnermg]

TX Tool Crib Nice

[@rivera75nesto]

Can you make the stand without out the vise or drum , I have those parts

[@smedleypdolittle]

Find a local repair shop or trucking company for a used brake drum. Cheers!

[@willb3018]

Very nice. Now just fill the base with concrete and that base may never move.....even if you want to move it. 😂

[@txtoolcrib]

The idea crossed my mind.

[@rimarq]

Hello, what thickness of steel plate did you use for the top and bottom base plate? Also, what length of bolts? Thank you, and great looking welds!

[@txtoolcrib]

I used 3/8” plate for both plates. Bolts were 3/4” x 2”

[@albertreed966]

NICE !

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you

[@duaneandrew4451]

Beautiful job. What should one expect to pay for a stand like this painted and all? "Ball Park number" Alot of material and labor there. Thanks.

[@txtoolcrib]

Good question. Probably somewhere in the $400 range.

[@duaneandrew4451]

@@txtoolcrib thanks for the reply.

[@theodorewilson399]

MAGNIFICENT ! : )

[@jpbiscaro8694]

I want one

[@V8SKULLS]

Hey love the video and the Craftsmanship, but did you fill the round pipe with sand, it takes that ping_ding sound away, plus it adds some weight too.

[@txtoolcrib]

I didn’t, but I will be drilling a hole on top just for that.

[@V8SKULLS]

@@txtoolcrib I made the exact same stand, for a dual grinders, and put sand in the pipe, and man. It is so quiet and solid. Have a great evening

[@txtoolcrib]

It’s an excellent idea, I’m ashamed to admit that the idea never occurred to me.

[@V8SKULLS]

@TX Tool Crib brother, I'm an Electrician Forman and at 52yrs old, I still learn some thing new every day. Have beautiful and merry Christmas to you and your family. And keep those great videos coming. 🤙🤙🤙

[@josepena9980]

What size bolts you use thanks

[@txtoolcrib]

3/4 x 2

[@richardgoodwin8917]

Wheredid you get yourbrake drum?

[@txtoolcrib]

A friend of mine works at a trailer repair business. They have hundreds of these drums, usually scrap them out.

[@kellysmith893]

Great video! What size annular bit did you use?

[@txtoolcrib]

I used 13/16” for 3/4” bolts.

[@charlesvancella524]

Do you make and sell them?

[@txtoolcrib]

Wouldn’t be very cost effective unless they were local.

[@ivanpalacios9316]

Where can I get a brake drum?

[@txtoolcrib]

Businesses that repair semi trailers.

[@ivanpalacios9316]

@@txtoolcrib thank you!!! Amazing video also!

[@concretecowboy4212]

👍✌🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@tombrady9385]

All that work just to set a freakin vise. I just set my on a table, all done.

[@txtoolcrib]

Ok, good for you.

[@MeliGuzman-cp6hi]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@gotellthem2099]

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