Antique Ferodowill Skate Saw Knife C Clamp Machinist Vise Bicycle Chain Repair

Description

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Vintage Jos. H. Ferodowill Dual C Clamp Machinist vise
Apparently first invented for the purpose of holding bicycle gears and cones for filing and chains for straightening or pinning work - please see the history details below.
This vice is great for center twisting gold or copper bracelet wire.
This vintage vise is still straight and the spring and threads are still fine.
Appears original all over including the screws, no repairs or modifications.
The base is approximately 11 1/2 inches long.
Inside capacity is approximately 4 1/2 inch diameter.
Universal #2 model: The #328 clamps on this unit are spread 7" center to center with clamps at furthest side travel .
Center down to bench is 3 3/4", clamps may be tilted up to about 3 1/2". In the lowest position clamp centers down to base are 2 1/4".
I have loosened the lock screws and tilted all 3 pieces on the shaft, but have not cleaned it enough to slide the clamps sideways.
It needs a good sanding or similar cleaning, paint and lubrication.
Good for
carving or gluing
alignment , or a welding or brazing fixture.
HISTORY
Jos H Ferodowill was a manufacturer, machinist and inventor from Minnesota
google.com/patents/US1213609
books.google.com/books?id=2F7XDHcX7TEC&pg=PA69&lpg=PA69&dq=Ferodowill+brothers&source=bl&ots=vb9g4rZzou&sig=57ZQVaxqcp7lEq4_IjbLpLeNdI8&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiNuajqsYbUAhVqsFQKHTZgDBIQ6AEISzAL#v=onepage&q=Ferodowill%20brothers&f=false
Joseph Ferodowill had a bicycle repair shop in St Paul Minnesota with his brother starting in the 1890's, then a manufacturing operation there doing machine work and motor castings at least until 1929.  One operation was located on West Indiana Avenue, St Paul. MN.
books.google.com/books?id=xd4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA77&lpg=PA77&dq=Ferodowill+brothers&source=bl&ots=ccB9NKVrHb&sig=VUz3fdQT5VQOb9VcVVm4o4xlhCM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjq7v-FsobUAhWrjlQKHcXbDPk4ChDoAQg6MAY#v=onepage&q=Ferodowill%20brothers&f=false
In "The American Machinist" of 1902 mentions that
Jos H. Ferodowill
distributed a pamphlet describing a "perfect" motorcycle with a hydrocarbon (gasoline) motor.
They manufactured the "Crown" carburetors for motorcycles and cars at 86 W Seventh St, St. Paul MN.
books.google.com/books?id=W0k8AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA109&lpg=PA109&dq=Ferodowill+brothers&source=bl&ots=nOR_jOd_VL&sig=0BpMlJN5a_yW_SmlVA6gl-vLN24&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjq7v-FsobUAhWrjlQKHcXbDPk4ChDoAQg4MAU#v=onepage&q=Ferodowill%20brothers&f=false
books.google.com/books?id=GqQyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA156&lpg=PA156&dq=Ferodowill+engine&source=bl&ots=jTog_gtXka&sig=TyFKBTH0rz7o8nFHoaGAbupdHXM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjPvNTmu4bUAhVmjFQKHSfEBYwQ6AEIMTAD#v=onepage&q=Ferodowill%20engine&f=false
books.google.com/books?id=ziWS46t9j8cC&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84&dq=%22Jos+H.+Ferodowill%22&source=bl&ots=02V0hbJG8X&sig=K5_wHI-6LLUzfHW7yLk9O-7tEB4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjt7YWauIbUAhXIrlQKHakRB1UQ6AEIJzAB#v=onepage&q=%22Jos%20H.%20Ferodowill%22&f=false
Another advertisement promotes their Tire pumps, Air compressors and Jacks
books.google.com/books?id=Xi06AQAAMAAJ&pg=RA3-PA79&lpg=RA3-PA79&dq=Ferodowill+motor&source=bl&ots=9aewI2e6wP&sig=4gA3x9qDN-U6vRcpRNicvVApC_w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj1-932vIbUAhXExlQKHRsdAygQ6AEIPTAH#v=onepage&q=Ferodowill%20motor&f=false
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