Blacksmith's Vise, ca. early 1900s-1961

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