Post Vise Part Three: Forging the band, key & wedge

In part 3 I forge the band, key and wedge for the post vise. Disaster strikes but it all comes out in the end.

If you missed part 1 and part 2, you can watch them here:    • Post Vise  

Tools & Materials used in this video:
- 3/8" x 1 1/4" x 10" Band
- Slot punch
- Drift
- 1/2" x 1" x 3" Key & wedge (forged down to size)

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:04 Punching the band
03:19 Drifting the band
04:45 Disaster strikes!
05:57 Bending the band
06:55 Sizing the band
07:37 Forging the key
08:17 Forging the wedge
11:10 Putting it all together
16:19 Adjusting the spring
16:38 Finishing & Outro
17:19 Final look & closeups of the finished, assembled post vise

Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.

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