Mar 2, 2014 #1 L LedHed Sponsor Joined Mar 23, 2010 Messages 5,146 Location So Cal I.E. Unmarked vise. The base looks European to me. Haven't tried it yet - not sure what the spring mechanism by the rear tension knob is for; View attachment 3 View attachment 4 Attachments Unknown vise 003.jpg 298.9 KB · Views: 54 Unknown vise 003a.jpg 290 KB · Views: 54
Unmarked vise. The base looks European to me. Haven't tried it yet - not sure what the spring mechanism by the rear tension knob is for; View attachment 3 View attachment 4
Mar 2, 2014 #2 K Kdog Moderator Joined Apr 26, 2013 Messages 1,809 Location SW Ohio The spring pushes the jaws forward to open, when you loosen the knob, Keep it lubricated (dry Graphite works well)
The spring pushes the jaws forward to open, when you loosen the knob, Keep it lubricated (dry Graphite works well)
Mar 2, 2014 #3 Jig Man Active member Joined May 19, 2010 Messages 5,523 Location Out here... You prolly have more vises than rod and reels by now... LOL
Mar 2, 2014 #4 toadfrog Active member Joined Jun 28, 2010 Messages 2,820 Location OKLAHOMA Hmm! that's one on me for sure .never saw a spring tension in a vise before .
Mar 3, 2014 #5 Pup Active member Joined Mar 24, 2010 Messages 3,489 Location Indianapolis, IN The spring tension mechanism is interesting.