Author Topic: Professional grade Gun Makers vise (Read 12934 times)

Mule Brain · « **Reply #50 on:** January 07, 2023, 12:42:36 AM »

I like the fact you can move the work forward and backward

Add my handle

Crow Choker · « **Reply #51 on:** January 07, 2023, 05:59:06 PM »

Curious, is this just a dream, wanna be, hope to be project or are those wanting to develop and produce serious about it. Seems like alotta talk for sometime but no action. Can the owner of the patent be swayed? I'd be interested depending on quality and price.

Dphariss · « **Reply #52 on:** January 08, 2023, 09:07:08 PM »

Wilton 301 Powerarm. Its the manual one. They make one that lock by hydraulics. Its only abotu 30 years old in the photo.
Requires some fabrication to mount a vise. This one is over 40 years old. Vise will wear out the powerarm just needs a little cleaning from time to time.
Would not be without one, But they are not cheap. But what is?

Ron Scott · « **Reply #53 on:** January 08, 2023, 09:37:26 PM »

The patent has long run out. Joe Huddleston is actively doing the R&D.

Berniecmoyer@gmail.com · « **Reply #54 on:** February 09, 2023, 05:37:20 PM »

Hello folks, I’d like to add to this discussion if I may.
This is from Jim Kibler on a previous post,
“It’s not whether it can hold your weight, it’s whether you can work vibration free. The way I built guns by hand, often involved getting after it, especially in the roughing stages. Again just my thoughts based on looking at the design and considering my experience. Take it or leave it…”

We’ve all seen Jim’s perfect vise so here’s my homemade attempt. Works great, very heavy.
1/4 steel plate and tubing sourced locally, shot put from Amazon (free shipping on a heavy item) the rest from a hardware store. I can share more info if interested.

J Shingler · « **Reply #55 on:** February 09, 2023, 07:02:03 PM »

That is a really great idea. I have something similar for the height adjustment using square tube. The ball addition would be a great addition. I have the same style vice and I like the fact your swivel is independent of the jaws tightening. Very clever. How did you get the post on the ball? Is it a steel ball that can be welded or is it cast?
Nice job.

Berniecmoyer@gmail.com · « **Reply #56 on:** February 09, 2023, 09:23:37 PM »

The ball is an 8 pound shot put but I’d use a better ball if I did this again. I drilled it all the way through and put a grade 8 bolt connected to a 17 mm impact socket, which just happened to fit the vise perfectly.

akroguy · « **Reply #57 on:** February 10, 2023, 08:02:19 AM »

Quote from: Craig Wilcox on August 01, 2022, 08:44:57 PM

Ron, thank you for NOT putting on a stick-out handle for me to impale my head on three or four times a week.

My one complaint about the current stocking or "sculptors" vise. Of course, I guess I could quit storing things under the workbench ...

Man I thought I was the only one with scalp damage and permanent belly indentations from that !*%^$ handle. I love the vise but have been pondering milling a different handle for it.

CooleyS · « **Reply #58 on:** February 12, 2023, 04:05:56 PM »

Ron, I would be interested in purchasing one as well.
-Steve

The Stumbler · « **Reply #59 on:** June 09, 2023, 01:53:11 PM »

Seeing if there are any updates on the production of the Professional Gun Makers Vise.

mtlonghunter · « **Reply #60 on:** June 09, 2023, 06:21:56 PM »

I was at Ron's gun fair and have lots of pictures of said vice. I've collected almost all the material to build one and with no machining yet I've got around 300.00 invested. So with all the work to put one together, you might be talking 800 to 1000.00 for one finished. Just my best guess. Depends on the machine shop to true up the tubes and do some welding etc. (Fwiw)

WadePatton · « **Reply #61 on:** June 09, 2023, 09:35:16 PM »

Yes I'd like to try to buy such a vise. Since I missed the "original order". Where to send the money?

Ron Scott · « **Reply #62 on:** June 11, 2023, 04:06:48 PM »

Joe Huddleston is still in the R&D phase on this vise project. Myself and a few other associates are seriously interested. I will post an update when one is available.

AwwNaww · « **Reply #63 on:** June 11, 2023, 08:23:01 PM »

I also would be very likely to purchase one of these. I do expect the price to be breathtaking but have struggled with currently available options.

Not English · « **Reply #64 on:** June 16, 2023, 01:41:29 AM »

Ron, I'm pretty late to the posts, but I'm interested if something develops.

Dave

Shawrco · « **Reply #65 on:** June 20, 2023, 07:12:31 PM »

Any developments, status on this vise project?

JV Planz · « **Reply #66 on:** August 04, 2023, 09:57:18 PM »

Hey Ron

Better late than never...count me in for one too please!
John

RGSIII · « **Reply #67 on:** October 03, 2023, 03:45:03 PM »

I would be interested in a Kimball style vise too.

Richard

sdilts · « **Reply #68 on:** October 03, 2023, 04:05:58 PM »

I talked to Ron Scott at the CLA show about this project. Unfortunately, it appears to be dead in the water. Maybe Ron will chime in with an update.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #69 on:** October 03, 2023, 04:32:45 PM »

Joe Huddleston who was the person working on this project has come to the conclusion that it is not financially feasible due to cost of molds and fixtures and unknown sales numbers. Joe has indicated he will share the design details with me when he has them finished. If there are further developments I will post.

CooleyS · « **Reply #70 on:** October 06, 2023, 12:50:07 AM »

Thank you for looking into Ron!
-Steve

Jdbeck · « **Reply #71 on:** October 06, 2023, 03:44:56 AM »

If the price is right—I’d be in for one!

Long Ears · « **Reply #72 on:** February 25, 2024, 03:14:53 AM »

I have pretty much the same setup here. How about you sell your drawings and a material list. I don't have a vise to copy!
Thanks, Bob

mtlonghunter · « **Reply #73 on:** February 25, 2024, 06:27:51 AM »

I just finished the second one. Mine are up sized from the original with a two inch hime joint. I'm not sure 1000.00 will cover it. Just saying. Good luck .
They are a fun project for a real machinist. A real labor of love.

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