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so much tighter than a light vise. A heavy vise will 

 hold light work, but a light vise will not hold heavy 

 work. Heavy vises cost more, but they are cheaper in 



Figure 49. (1) Blacksmith Vise. The old-fashioned leg vise is 

 the most satisfactory for the blacksmith shop. It should have 5" 

 jaws. (2) Power Post Drill. Belt power is practical for the post 

 drill in a farm shop. .The hand crank may be easily attached when 

 needed. 



the end and more satisfactory at all times. A leg vise 

 with five-inch jaws weighs about sixty pounds ; five and 

 one-half-inch jaws, eighty pounds. A machinist's vise 



