Alpine4x4 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 I'm curious to know how well the jaws hold up. That is a very neat idea though and well executed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 That is great. Even if you didn't use it as a regular vise it is a great conservation piece and if you're ever to tie at a demo bench somewhere that would be the his of the tying tables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph russell 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Looks cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Hi Carson, Well done, very unique, and something to treasure for many years! Regards, Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C LeBo 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Everybody, I dearly appreciate your sentiments and comments concerning my rather novel creation, and I will do my utmost best in trying to answer and respond to your questions and suggestions. So, here goes: Jacktjl and others, in regards to the jaw mechanism, I chose a ridiculously simple assembly in the belief that complication encourages frustration; and by simple I mean a bolt, a washer, and an improvised wingnut. I cut the "hook slot" by means of a bandsaw, and the pictures included bear testimony to my sloppy execution of the cut. Bugsy, you are quite correct, for that is where I purloined the idea from, with a few modifications of course. Mikechell, I was considering stainless steel inserts, but, considering it's disposition as a showpiece, I decided against that much committment, not knowing the outcome of it. However, if I did wish to make more for the purpose of selling them, then I would certainly take such measures. Piker20, for the box, I was thinking of a pine construction with deer antler inlay. Now THAT will be an interesting project. Thank You and Tight Lines, Carson LeBoeuf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus001 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 cool project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phg 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 ...but it's not a rotary.... I love it! It would be a great conversation piece at a fly tying get together. No one would care what your flies looked like, they'd be too busy looking at the vise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novabass 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Awesome project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 does the bone flex well, would it not be prone to stress fractures, when you tighten the jaws? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C LeBo 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 ...but it's not a rotary.... Then that shall be my next goal! Fisherboy, my previous statement included some photos, and, as you can see, the gap between the jaws is quite minimal; ergo, I believe stress fractures to be of trifling concern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacktjl 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks for the additional info. My shop has a set of antlers, some nuts and bolts and saws. I am inspired and going for the gusto! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 I believe Sheridan Anderson described an antler vise like this in his Curtis Creek Manifesto. That's the first thing I thought of. This is first time I've seen anybody actually make one. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jor fly 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 MAGNIFICENT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YosemiteSam 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Now I know what I'm gonna do with my next set of antlers. That's got to be the coolest vise I've ever seen. Perfect piece for a fishing cabin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Bravo. But turn me loose on a power saw and I'd need antler finger replacements too! Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
