Vise stand

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The base is  a rim from a 10 wheeler dump truck..Set my mig to max power..dont know the voltage my welder has no digital read out..
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Reply:I cant see any logic installing two vises in one stand..but the client want it that way..
Reply:One vise for the tall guy and the other vise for Mini Me.
Reply:Nice looking welds, and project idea.Good judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Looks awesome... But I don't get the little vise either lol.
Reply:I wonder if the main vise is for working while standing up and the lower one is for working while sitting down in a chair.  Personally when using a file to fish-mouth or do small detail things I like to sit in a chair to be more comfortable.Miller Dynasty 200 DXBuildPro TMA52238 (38" x 22")Miller MP-10 & Jackson Nexgen EQC20 Ton Press & Swag HD Press Brake
Reply:COOL !   I like the small vise mounted on there too. Added some balance and another handy vise. You can never have too many vices.
Reply:Nice work, and nice looking welds.
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1COOL !   I like the small vise mounted on there too. Added some balance and another handy vise. You can never have too many vices.
Reply:Very nice welds. Seems like it would be pretty sturdy. Nice work.
Reply:It seems like the base would constantly be in the way. Anyone actually use something like this? It also seems like you would be incredibly limited on making the most use of the vise.
Reply:Very nice, heavy duty.
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikIt seems like the base would constantly be in the way. Anyone actually use something like this? It also seems like you would be incredibly limited on making the most use of the vise.
Reply:One thing i do when using a truck rim for a base is putting 3 equally spaced tabs on the bottom edge so it wont rock on an uneven floor. And a 1/2" conveyor belt mat makes it a bunch quieter.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerweldOne vise for the tall guy and the other vise for Mini Me.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Not at all.  Truck rims (and brake drums) have been used for vise/grinder stands for ever.  They actually make a nice foot rest while working at them.Great work bugeloo and nice "retirement" job for a split rim.
Reply:A lotta people never get around to using a vise to its full capacity anyway. Especially if they didn't have a vise to start with. These stands make a great outside vise for folks with little or no shop space. Sharpening mower blades, holding  doodads while they drill it, or shwack it with a hammer. Five gallon bucket is the cover. Turn it upside down and put about three bags of ready mix in there.  I like an outside vise for those days I just don't feel like being inside and out of touch with planet earth. Attached Images"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikIt seems like the base would constantly be in the way. Anyone actually use something like this? It also seems like you would be incredibly limited on making the most use of the vise.
Reply:Beautiful post vise there Sandy. Leg looks shorter than most smaller ones. How big is the width of the jaws?.No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWBeautiful post vise there Sandy. Leg looks shorter than most smaller ones. How big is the width of the jaws?
Reply:Not a vise stand, but the same design as seen in here for a grinder stand I built. I added a bit of angle and some castors so it is a heavy stable platform yet is easy to move around.-Spike
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyI cut not quite six inches out of the leg down close to the bottom. Seems like a terrible thing to do but that stand was built for another vise so the height was set. T
Reply:Well, another  has rolled around, got Waylon CRANKED on the stereo, K'kins is at her Mother's  (Won't be home till after supper time)So I got time to be a turdI don't do MIG, so take it with a grain of salt.How's come you guys all do this snake skin stuff.  I know it's a time honored point of contention.I mostly do stick welding, and not too well either.  There's a couple of ways to lay a stick bead.  Straight drag, no side to side motion, no whipping.  Drag with side to side motion.  Or just plain whipping (60xx).The hardest to do is a straight drag.  It requires the greatest attention to the puddle.  Stick aimed somewhat high on the plate, and allowing the puddle to flow as it wants to flow.  Very hard to maintain a perfect line on the bottom toe of a fillet, but doable with the right arm holding the stinger.Next down on the scale is the slight weave to tie the toes in, and keep them uniform.I gotta say the greatest mark of somebody's skill is the straight drag.  (Not taking into account thicker material that requires focused heat in the toes which in turn requires some rod manipulation)I go into positive, astronomical, GALACTIC, ORGASM when I see a perfect drag weld.  Well, ya know what I meanSame same when I see a nice no-droop uphill weld.  BABY GET ME ANOTHER BEACH TOWEL, I'M GETTIN' SOGGYI mean...c'mon......Some droopy ol' Swiss scientist, living with his tubby Swiss wife, eating a daily ration of Swiss Steak, and having only his Cognac toting St. Bernard for his faithful companion, developed the MIG process.  JUST SO'S HACKS COULD LAY SMOOTH BEADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And y'all guys just go on and mess it up with this dollop nonsenseIt just AIN'T AMERICAN!!!!!!!"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:BTW, hope everyone had a good Memorial Day.  We spent Sunday on the road visiting all of our people that have been put under.  Some vets (My Father being one), and some who weren't vets.  A day of visiting people who are gone, but still live on in both our memories."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/Originally Posted by farmersammI don't do MIG, so take it with a grain of salt.How's come you guys all do this snake skin stuff.  I know it's a time honored point of contention.I mostly do stick welding, and not too well either.  There's a couple of ways to lay a stick bead.  Straight drag, no side to side motion, no whipping.  Drag with side to side motion.  Or just plain whipping (60xx).The hardest to do is a straight drag.  It requires the greatest attention to the puddle.  Stick aimed somewhat high on the plate, and allowing the puddle to flow as it wants to flow.  Very hard to maintain a perfect line on the bottom toe of a fillet, but doable with the right arm holding the stinger.Next down on the scale is the slight weave to tie the toes in, and keep them uniform.I gotta say the greatest mark of somebody's skill is the straight drag.  (Not taking into account thicker material that requires focused heat in the toes which in turn requires some rod manipulation)I go into positive, astronomical, GALACTIC, ORGASM when I see a perfect drag weld.  Well, ya know what I meanSame same when I see a nice no-droop uphill weld.  BABY GET ME ANOTHER BEACH TOWEL, I'M GETTIN' SOGGYAttachment 728621I mean...c'mon......Some droopy ol' Swiss scientist, living with his tubby Swiss wife, eating a daily ration of Swiss Steak, and having only his Cognac toting St. Bernard for his faithful companion, developed the MIG process.  JUST SO'S HACKS COULD LAY SMOOTH BEADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And y'all guys just go on and mess it up with this dollop nonsenseAttachment 728631It just AIN'T AMERICAN!!!!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyA lotta people never get around to using a vise to its full capacity anyway. Especially if they didn't have a vise to start with. These stands make a great outside vise for folks with little or no shop space. Sharpening mower blades, holding  doodads while they drill it, or shwack it with a hammer. Five gallon bucket is the cover. Turn it upside down and put about three bags of ready mix in there.  I like an outside vise for those days I just don't feel like being inside and out of touch with planet earth.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWBig post vises like that in nice condition are tough to find. I see plenty of 4" ones but a nice 6" is really tough. If you ever do that to an 8" post vise I'm going to come out there and hurt you and take them both home with me where they won't be abused like that any more...    A lot of the bigger ones I've seen are typically shorter since they were made to hold larger pieces so blacksmiths can beat on them. Most small post vises usually are set up so the jaws are at about 30" roughly IIRC. Bigger ones designed for striking heavy items have shorter legs so that the height is a bit lower for guys doing sledge work on heavier material.At least it doesn't look like you simply whacked off the bottom, but cut out a section and welded it back up. It looks like it's in nice shape, take care of it.
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikI was thinking it might be meant to be buried as yours somewhat is. I like being in touch my self but have not worked up to having a vise outside permanent.
Reply:what's wrong with welded to a flat plate like mine.  Am I missing something?  Do I need to grab a rim Attached Images        thermal arc 252i  -  millermatic 350P -   miller XMT, cp300ts, 30a 22a feeders, buttload of other millers, handfull of lincolns, couple of esabs  -   Hypertherm 1250 G3
Reply:Originally Posted by Spike440Not a vise stand, but the same design as seen in here for a grinder stand I built. I added a bit of angle and some castors so it is a heavy stable platform yet is easy to move around.-Spike
Reply:Here is mine..the post and rim are filled with concrete to make it more sturdy..