Sweet dream or nightmare
Gary Smyth
After nearly a decade I rediscovered my missing Emmert vise. It was right where I put it before covering it with a tarp and placing stuff up to, over, and around it.
Anyway, now what to do? It weighs a good 60 lbs or more. I'm guessing. It's big! Approximately 18 1/2 wide and 26" front to back. I don't know the model, (K1?). I see one snapped cast part (long gone) and at least one missing dog pin. I'm not aware of available or aftermarket parts, it will be a big job. I'm not sure I'm up to it even though lots of sources say that the value is there. Restored this could be of value in my work as well as when I break up the shop to whoever comes after, but is it better left in the corner, selling its parts, or trying to make it whole? I've done a vise before but not something like this.
I checked the Emmert "Iron Hand" site. That site only make me more confused. Anyone ever restored one of these monsters? Was it worth the effort for the actual work value (NOT bragging value) ?
Did I say that this is a monster?
