Found a few vises today

[DockShootinJack]

Sure wasn't produced by CNC machines. Likely was molded and then hand worked the rest of the way. A fella may rework the higne pin to tighten it up it he wished to use it.

[skeetbum]

Cool find Jack. That name has been around outdoor stuff as long as I can remember.

[DockShootinJack]

Most everything they made was cast iron. Even the knob on this one is cast and then machined. Having spent some time of my life in a machine shop. Makes a fella consider what it takes to make something. Cast parts were labor intensive get them ready for the coating of their choice. As for the other designs they would require machining to get them built. Cookie cutter parts rarely produce final assemblies of close tolerances and hand fitting.

[BobC]

I got into it for something to keep me busy. Now I have so much to keep me busy it is hard to find the time to do it. Pretty good feeling to take some fish with lures you have made.

It is a good off season hobby to keep your interest up. As many have said, don’t do it to save money!
Bob

[DockShootinJack]

It is a good off season hobby to keep your interest up. As many have said, don’t do it to save money!
Bob

Be something good for summer when it's too hot to be outside

[GrumpyLoomis]

Found one of those old Herter's molds, your right there is no CNC invented yet. Amazing how times have change. The tie on loop is even lead. Wonder how that held up.

[DockShootinJack]

I have seen old nets with this type of sinker tied on. Seem to have held up pretty well. It only has to be as strong as what's tied to it

[geoulri1]

Herters made some good reloading equipment. I would think the vise is pretty good as well. I don't tie very often but I need to do more of it

Heres My old 1940's Herters 11r rotary I think its probably the first rotary vice made ... please excuse mess I threw on shop bench for pictures...

[geoulri1]

and some more

[DockShootinJack]

That is a neat old vice. Thanks for sharing