mjzae Report post Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone, A gentleman contacted me with this tool for sale. He says it is a vise to hold leather when sewing. I am more famailar with the traditional leather working benches and vises. I was concerned that it is not for sewing leather, because the brass clamp on the top has some small teeth, and I thought it would scratch the leather. What does everyone know about this tool? Is is a leather working tool? Approximate value? He describes it as " It is beautifully made, both metal work and wooden turned base. Stands 31.5" high. Pedal on base opens and closes brass toothed clamp" Thanks alot, Mike Zaetta Edited October 25, 2010 by mjzae Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 25, 2010 Looks like some kind of shoe vise? I've seen one similiar in a guild member's shop. I hope you get the answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busted Report post Posted October 25, 2010 It looks like a wooden coat rack that someone turned into a foot operated vice. More than likely home made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Looks like a harness makers vice. basically a stitching horse for harness makers to hold the straps in place while stitching. (At least that's what I'd use it for). The teeth bother me though as I wouldn't assosiate that with leather, .....maybe shoe maker's vice? Edited October 25, 2010 by Rawhide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
