In the first video in this series on fixing common post vise problems, I forge a tension spring and build jaw protectors. In part two of the series I will forge the mounting hardware.

Tools & Materials used in this video:
Tape measure: https://amzn.to/3PGz5Ie (I don't have this but I'd like it!)
Spring
Metal marking pencil: https://amzn.to/3ZB8xwS
Small square: https://amzn.to/3M6fQqX
Punch (fullering tool)
Butcher block brush: https://amzn.to/3EZFiuc
90 Degree Scroll tongs:    • 90 Degree Scroll Tongs | Hand Forged ...  
1" (25mm) angle iron
Angle grinder: https://amzn.to/3F3KZXK
Grinding wheel: https://amzn.to/3rAR6A0
Safety glasses: https://amzn.to/457HASF
Ear protection: https://amzn.to/3LKep18

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Picking a spring
03:36 Forging the step
05:48 Bending the tabs on the spring
07:08 Fitting the spring
08:20 Fullering the spring
09:40 Bending the tab for hardware
10:55 Sizing the spring / roughing in
12:41 Building jaw protectors
14:14 Outro
14:52 Closeups

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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