I recently acquired an unusual vise, with no information on when it was made or who the manufacturer was, and I’m wondering if anyone is familiar with this style. At first glance it looks like a large machinists-style bench vise (6″ jaws) except that the front jaw (nearest the handle) is fixed to the base and the rear jaw retracts, along with the rest of the assembly.
I can’t imagine what purpose it serves, except perhaps that it wouldn’t stick out into an aisle when open. Perhaps it was specialized to a particular trade? Anybody out there ever seen something like this?
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Whitey, unless you show up with a picture of this puppy, most of us will have no clue. I sounds very unique- I'm interested. Paddy
Whitey, I picked up one about 25 years ago so is not a new design. Let me see if mine has any identification on it.
Your explanation for the different design sounds good to me. I have wondered about it but could not come up with anything better.
If I had a digital camera, I would post a picture.
Steve Pippins
Whitey, the only identification I can find is part of the casting.
There is a backwards F then P. Both vertical legs of the F an P are within a U.
Not sure what it means or if it helps.
Steve Pippins
Pip,
The markings tell it all. The vise is a FU-UP . Top of the line models are labeled FUBAR.
Cheers,
Ray
roflmao
that was just to good!
Doug Meyer
Ray,
Are you suggesting that it's Beyond All Repair?
Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
Kidderville, NH
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
I have a post vise that has a similar opening method, the jaws don't stay parrellel to each othe as it opens ?. My vise is a blacksmith vise (called a post vise), has a leg to stand on.
Bob,
Users call it the B####- Ackwards Re-winder
Ray
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