Vise donation to raffle

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We will be using this newly-built vise in the workshop tomorrow. Then, it will be donated to NCWW for next year’s picnic raffle.

I was inspired to make this donation by @Graywolf donating tuned-up saws to the last two raffles.

Hoping that my donation will inspire others to make donations of some of their work to next year’s raffle.

 

[Graywolf]

Thank you very much. I know who ever wins it will be delighted. And we as a group are honored by your generosity, not only for the vise but your time in doing these workshops.

 

[Oka]

Beautiful work !

 

[jcz]

Can’t wait to see it at the workshop tomorrow.

 

[drw]

Mike, just like Richard's saws the vise will be a wonderful addition to the prize menu! Thank you!

 

[RedBeard]

What is that piece of cork rubber on the side for? I did the first class last summer and don’t remember seeing that before.

 

[Graywolf]

What is that piece of cork rubber on the side for? I did the first class last summer and don’t remember seeing that before.

If I had to guess, it’s for when you slip it into your face vise or leg vise. A little extra gripping power.

 

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If I had to guess, it’s for when you slip it into your face vise or leg vise. A little extra gripping power.

Correct. And that little extra helps keep the vise from tipping when you are a tad vigorous.

 

[Graywolf]

Correct. And that little extra helps keep the vise from tipping when you are a tad vigorous.

Yep, and I have tendency to be that.

 

[RedBeard]

If I had to guess, it’s for when you slip it into your face vise or leg vise. A little extra gripping power.

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

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Makes sense. Thanks.

This vise design does have quite a few parts if you count them individually. None are redundant and a few serve more than one purpose. Maybe not exactly minimalist but that was my goal.