[TheForge] Vise Prices

[Howell Steve]

A good six incher can fetch around 250$ out here in Seattle.

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At 10:48 06/13/04, you wrote:

>I wonder if I could slip in a brief blacksmithing query/concern.
>
>I have a really nice 6" post vise. Perfect in every sense. I think this (or
>any) near perfect 6" vise is worth $150.  I find really decent vises of any
>size (5-6") are getting kinda hard to come by. Any thoughts?

At least $150 for one, especially if the legs are real stocky.  I see lots 
of chewed up vices, the jaws especially.  Not too many clean ones.  It's 
like the myth of a really nice 150# anvil for $1/lb.  Scarce as hen's teeth.

Dave Brown
Heritage Smithing
Green Bay, WI