Post Vise Part Three: Forging the band, key & wedge

In part 3 I forge the band, key and wedge for the post vise. Disaster strikes but it all comes out in the end. If you missed part 1 and part 2, you can watch them here:    • Post Vise   Tools & Materials used in this video: 3/8" x 1 1/4" x 10" Band Slot punch Drift 1/2" x 1" x 3" Key & wedge (forged down to size) Some affiliate links to things I use (If you make a purchase through these links it helps support my channel - thank you!) Boiled linseed oil: https://amzn.to/3tB4Ife Tape measure: https://amzn.to/45wKfp5 Metal marking pencils: https://amzn.to/3RYGWUo Ear protection: https://amzn.to/3tvRCzH Safety glasses: https://amzn.to/48VczUR Dewalt angle grinder: https://amzn.to/48VcCjv Butcher block brush ( I love this thing): https://amzn.to/48X1pis Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Punching the band 03:19 Drifting the band 04:45 Disaster strikes! 05:57 Bending the band 06:55 Sizing the band 07:37 Forging the key 08:17 Forging the wedge 11:10 Putting it all together 16:19 Adjusting the spring 16:38 Finishing & Outro 17:19 Final look & closeups of the finished, assembled post vise 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. Join me in the shop on my Montana farmstead where I enjoy building tools and other fun projects that we can use around the place. If you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like, I’d appreciate it! Also, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new videos every Tuesday morning! Connect with me on Instagram: farmsteadforge Contact Me: [email protected]