This 1910 Emmert Universal Vise Features Versatile Multi-Angle Jaw Systems
A demonstration of a vintage 1910 Emmert Universal Vise, a complex piece of workshop equipment designed for maximum versatility. The video showcases the tool's unique ability to rotate and reconfigure its jaws, allowing for horizontal, angled, and vertical grasping of materials. Unlike standard modern vises, this heavy-duty mechanical device utilizes multiple moving parts and adjustable jaw systems to accommodate irregular shapes and specific project requirements. The demonstration highlights the intricate engineering of early 20th-century workshop tools, which prioritized multi-functionality and adaptability for specialized metalworking and carpentry tasks.
Everybody in the office stopped what they were doing and watched this with me.
The 3 inch is already big enough if you use it right
Damn right we never seen one, we cant afford it
Im sure you did, old man, you dirty dog!
I'm also impressed by the bench holding that beast
Adding that many extra moving parts to a vise , probably not a good idea. It’s an equipment that needs to take the abuse . Explain why it didn’t caught on
Somehow, the world fell in a slow decline after roughly 1950
while it is interesting design, the horizontal thing is almost useless. the three jaws become inaccurate if one starts to wear down. All the joints and features makes it susceptible to cracking. And it looks expensive. Vices was never particularly expensive so you could and still
This bad boy looks like it could take a finger off if you are not careful.
*breaths heavy* Moving parts bad