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Blacksmith's Vise, ca. early 1900s-1961
Object/Artifact
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Tontitown Historical Museum
Name/Title
Blacksmith's Vise, ca. early 1900s-1961
Entry/Object ID
2006-2
Description
Cast Iron work bench vice and clamp tool. Used to hold an object for repair or sharpening. Marked Made in USA.
Use
to securely clamp, hold, and stabilize workpieces for safe, hands-free operation
Context
Mr. Strabala would have used this tool in his repair shop to securely clamp, hold, and stabilize workpieces for safe, hands-free operation.
Collection
Joseph Strabala Collection
Category
blacksmith's vise
metalworking vise,
Metalworking T&E,
04: Tools and Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Width
9-1/2 in
Length
11-1/2 in
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Joseph William Strabala (1873 - 1961)
Related Places
Place
Business
Joseph and Elizabeth Strabala House, Blacksmith Shop, Canning Factory (ca. 1912)
City
Tontitown
County
Washington County
State/Province
Arkansas
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Update Date
April 8, 2026