Selling Tip
I have somehow forgotten about this bit of text I used to include on my Marketplace listings and thought I would share with you… Why […]
My Thoughts…
Family vacations produced some of my best picks!
A couple of tips to make the most of your family vacation and enjoy the hobby of collecting vises!
The awesome way Reed made their vises!
Today we have an awesome article from American Machinist published in 1919. No CNC machines or computers to design fixturing, just good old ingenuity. I […]
Made In USA Bench Vises?
Do we still make anything in America? Turns out yes… 75 years ago, America was overflowing with vise manufacturers in the rust belt. From Charles […]
Special Machine And Engineering Vise
Is it a functional vise or a curiosity? These Special Machine and Engineering vises were made out of die cast aluminum and were often private […]
A great start to a killer vise stand…
Need a cheap way to give your vise stand project some mass? Look for tractor wheel weights on marketplaces. These beauties cost me $.37/pound and […]
Facebook Marketplace Etiquette
Let’s face it, FB Marketplace can be a hassle, people not showing up, sellers ghosting you and worse! In my experience you can simplify interactions […]
Hand Vises, the often overlooked tool you need!
Small and mighty! The hand vise can be a great tool in a pinch. It can serve as an adjustable wrench or just the right […]