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Title |
Vise, c. 1930-1960 |
Object Name |
Vise, Metalworking |
Description |
Vise, c. 1930-1960. Oval-shaped base with indents on either ends. V-shaped tightening mechanism extends from base. Extending width of vise is horizontal screw with metal piece for tightening/loosening vise. Top of vise expands to flat metal clamp. |
Date |
c. 1930-1960 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2013.007.015 |
Dimensions |
H-5.75 W-4.25 D-3.75 inches |
Collection |
3D - Metalworking Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"3" (Embossed on inside of clamp), "4" (Embossed on inside of clamp) |
Provenance |
Vise used for sharpening blades. |
Notes |
"An engineer's vise, also known as a metalworking vise or machinist's vise, is used to clamp metal instead of wood. It is sometimes made of cast steel or malleable cast iron, but most are made of cast iron." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vise 7/22/2015] |
Search Terms |
Bandit Built Store Cavalli Family Cavalli Bros. Store Cavalli, Frank G. Cavalli, Milton R. La Honda - Businesses Metalwork Tools Vise |
Subjects |
Metals Metalwork Metalworking |
People |
Cavalli Family Cavalli, Charles and Frank Cavalli, Milton R. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Milton Cavalli |