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A bench vise never seems to be at a convenient height, so this one is adjustable.  The burn-out was given to me a couple years ago . . . 20 inch diameter, 4-1/2 thick . . . and the rest of the material left over from previous jobs.    The 3-1/2 inch pipe fit nicely inside 4 inch schedule 40 except for the weld seam, requiring a groove about .050 deep.   The top plate is 3/4 with a Chinese swivel vise bolted to it.  Dynasty 300DXSmith He/Ar gas mixerMM350PHobart Handler 120Smith LW7, MW5, AW1A
Reply:That is quite the base.  Don't see 3-1/2" pipe too often.Very nice.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Looks like it could double as an anchor.....for a carrier. Lol. Just kidding, looks like the best vice stand I have seen. Hell, I make mine out of old "dohnut" spare tires........can you say ugly....knew ya could.MLM
Reply:Great idea! The table that the vise is bolted to always seems to be in the way. Nice looking job!
Reply:Originally Posted by allfluxedupLooks like it could double as an anchor.....for a carrier. Lol. Just kidding, looks like the best vice stand I have seen. Hell, I make mine out of old "dohnut" spare tires........can you say ugly....knew ya could.MLM
Reply:Originally Posted by 4sfedMy scales are too small to weigh it, but using 0.283 lb/cu. inch,  it's 400 lbs.  It's the proverbial double-edged sword . . . heavy enough to be very stable . . . difficult to move around the shop
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyI sure like the vise set up and the concept, but 400 lbs is perfect for me to hurt myself real bad. I'd probably get it on my foot and have to wait for somebody to come lookin. Not likely the dogs would be much help in a case like that.
Reply:$700.00 stand under a $35.00 vice.
Reply:WOW! That is AWESOME! I used an old semi rim. Yours is totally kick A**! Very neat too."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by riceburner$700.00 stand under a $35.00 vice.
Reply:AWESOME! Once again, you guys deliver the goods!-MikeThurston WeldingHuntington, IN
Reply:Building a $700.00 stand and $35.00 vice is perfect example of something I would also do. I have 2 days in my paper towel holder.
Reply:First class job my friend, you can certainly proud of that one, How about figuring out fitting some wind down castors  to make it move more easily,Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE  GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:Originally Posted by gordon stephensonFirst class job my friend, you can certainly proud of that one, How about figuring out fitting some wind down castors  to make it move more easily,
Reply:Do you have a pallet jack, one wide enough to straddle the base? If so, you could install ears or tap holes to temporarily anchor two cross-pieces that would go over the tines.Looks like you ruined your chance to build the heaviest Unicycle in your state! Wonder how heavy and long the outriggers would need be to satisfy OSHA?
Reply:Very nice stand - looks like its about as strong as the table behind it...
Reply:got one just the same.....apart from yours has all the bells n whistles..... and paint..... and height adjustmentgood job on yours.i often wish i could take mine apart easily and lay it in the truck to take to a job.....got me thinking....GG
Reply:Originally Posted by Swamp ratVery nice stand - looks like its about as strong as the table behind it...
Reply:Nice!  Looks pretty much thief proof, too.  Well, at least the lazy ones...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:That is awesome!That is some very clean work, very very nice.
Reply:Nice vise mount man!! Hopefully you dont mind me posting pics of one my grandpa built. Looks like a big truck drum and axle tube if I had to guess.This thing has been used and abused for years! Attached ImagesHTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.