Post Vise Series: Forged Tension Spring & Jaw Protectors

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In the first video in this series on fixing common post vise problems, I forge a tension spring and build jaw protectors. In part two of the series I will forge the mounting hardware.
Tools & Materials used in this video:
- Tape measure: amzn.to/3PGz5Ie (I don't have this but I'd like it!)
- Spring
- Metal marking pencil: amzn.to/3ZB8xwS
- Small square: amzn.to/3M6fQqX
- Punch (fullering tool)
- Butcher block brush: amzn.to/3EZFiuc
- 90 Degree Scroll tongs: • 90 Degree Scroll Tongs...
- 1" (25mm) angle iron
- Angle grinder: amzn.to/3F3KZXK
- Grinding wheel: amzn.to/3rAR6A0
- Safety glasses: amzn.to/457HASF
- Ear protection: amzn.to/3LKep18
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Picking a spring
03:36 Forging the step
05:48 Bending the tabs on the spring
07:08 Fitting the spring
08:20 Fullering the spring
09:40 Bending the tab for hardware
10:55 Sizing the spring / roughing in
12:41 Building jaw protectors
14:14 Outro
14:52 Closeups
Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.
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Пікірлер: 35

  • @Aaron_Barrett
    @Aaron_Barrett28 күн бұрын

    Classic way of forging! Appreciate it. Greetings from Ukraine ❤🇺🇦

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    27 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate it!

  • @daz.r1994
    @daz.r19946 ай бұрын

    Hi Jayce. I have just got the post vise out the other day. I will put video up by the weekend for you to see.

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    6 ай бұрын

    Cool I'll have to check it out, thanks!

  • @InMyPurview
    @InMyPurview8 ай бұрын

    Nice Video sir. I also had to make some for my large 6" post vises. I made several for smaller 4" vises, you explained it well as you were doing it. I used mild steel, as you really only have it to spread the vise back after you take the tension off. Hardenable steel is always a good choice though.

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Ya mild steel works just fine, in this case I was just using what I had. I won't harden this, the spring will be springier with a little more carbon vs mild steel. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your comment!

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc028 ай бұрын

    When you put that metal in the vice it sure sucks the heat out of it quick!

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Ya it really does until you get a few heats in, then that helps heat the vise up so it doesn't pull it out quite as quick. When I made the bolt on bracket I heated up a block of steel to warm up my anvil before I started my forge weld. You can do that with a vise as well.

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP8 ай бұрын

    Great stock pile to choose from. Great spring and protectors. That will be a very nice vise. Thanks Jayce.

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Ya it should turn out pretty nice if I don't screw up the rest 😉 Thanks for stopping by Randy!

  • @RRINTHESHOP

    @RRINTHESHOP

    8 ай бұрын

    no problem Jayce. Nice job.@@FarmsteadForge

  • @douglasfathers4848
    @douglasfathers48488 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video Jayce I have 4inch leg vice with a crock spring , Cheers . 👍🤠.

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    You're welcome, I hope it helps you get yours fixed up!

  • @kaptainkirk12
    @kaptainkirk128 ай бұрын

    so cool ! thanks for sharing this

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Keep an eye out for the rest of the series coming!

  • @chux72vette
    @chux72vette8 ай бұрын

    Thanx Jayce and am excited to see where it goes as I'm sure it's gonna be great. I love your steel stockpile. Take care~

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks, sometimes I have to do a little hunting for what I need.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo.8 ай бұрын

    Video was great. Awesome job.

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate it!

  • @danieltesar7771
    @danieltesar77718 ай бұрын

    Great fix! Can't wait to see the second part!!

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! It may end up being a 3 part series, we'll see how this weekend goes.

  • @danieltesar7771

    @danieltesar7771

    8 ай бұрын

    @@FarmsteadForge sounds good to me! I'm jealous of your stockpile too!

  • @Vikingwerk
    @Vikingwerk8 ай бұрын

    Cool!

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @bruceprosser8332
    @bruceprosser83328 ай бұрын

    I have a 5" post vise that while the jaws meet good on the horizontal plane they do not meet on the vertical plane. Watching your videos has helped me understand how to fix this I think. I will be looking at it closer to find where the problem is. Have you ever encountered this? You earned my subscription today! Keep up the good work! Thanks!

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Without looking at it I'm not exactly sure, you are more than welcome to email me a picture or send it to me on Instagram and I can try to help you troubleshoot it. I have another vise that doesn't line up in more ways than one, I'll be doing a video on that one as soon as I wrap this series up and hopefully that'll be really helpful. Thank you for subscribing, my goal with these videos always has been and will be first and foremost to help someone out!

  • @bruceprosser8332

    @bruceprosser8332

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!@@FarmsteadForge

  • @ArmySoldier1972
    @ArmySoldier19728 ай бұрын

    @FarmsteadForge Great Video, I am glad you want the harder version first. the Wings are a good idea I like the look of them as well. I assume you throw a little beeswax or paste wax on to keep the rust away? or will you do that when assembling the whole project? The jaw protectors, LOVE IT... I am going to make a set of those for sure..... Do you use the jaw protectors all the time or only when filing? Looking forward to part 2 and part 3 Army. SE Oregon

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi, I would probably only use the jaw protectors while I am grinding or filing. I should build a set for the vise on my welding table but it has had so many grinder gouges already I never bothered. On post vises, swage blocks, anvils, etc, I like to use boiled linseed oil on them when I am all done. I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

  • @CaptainTwitchy
    @CaptainTwitchy8 ай бұрын

    Based on today’s market, I’d say you have about $100k worth of post vises in that pile😂

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    Ha ha ya isn't that ridiculous?

  • @attiliobarcados8178
    @attiliobarcados81788 ай бұрын

    or a croc shoe for a spring ?

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    You'll have to enlighten me.. .I'm not sure what you mean.

  • @attiliobarcados8178

    @attiliobarcados8178

    8 ай бұрын

    well I have the same problem. my son came with this incomplete antiquity, lacking the spring among other things, and I thought to use a croc shoe it is spongy and recovers its shape like a spring@@FarmsteadForge

  • @FarmsteadForge

    @FarmsteadForge

    8 ай бұрын

    @@attiliobarcados8178 Hmm interesting. Might be a bit flammable in the shop though!

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