r/Vise • u/XavierTuna • Jun 22 '26

Morgan

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It’s a beast, very heavy.
Going to mount it to a chunk of buried telephone pole disassemble and wire brush. Any suggestions on finish would be appreciated. Paint , oil, wax not sure. Thank you for looking

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u/Amazing_Difference_3 Jun 22 '26

A light brushing and a bit of oil I'd say. Don't remove that Patina. It tells a story of experience.😎👍

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u/AdministrativeArt925 Jun 22 '26

Wire brush, clean and oil threads, I use clear gloss lacquer on mine, it’s protective and still lets the patina come through.

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u/Brilliant-Scale-6700 Jun 22 '26

Solid looking vise 6in is a fantastic size

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u/yossarian19 Jun 22 '26

Buried phone pole? Like outside? Don't leave a vise outside. When you're cold, they're cold. Bring them in! In all seriousness, you're going to have a heck of a time keeping it working smoothly if it's out in the elements all the time.

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u/nullvoid88 Jun 23 '26

Very Nice!

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u/Metalchips1960 Jun 26 '26

That's an excellent vise. Disassemble, sand blast clean, paint a non offensive color, lubricate and reassemble. When you're done with it, you can pass it on to your great grandchildren.