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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Another Relic From the Past
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:03:50 +0200
References: <26E5B3DAC0DD4ED8896AC6CC25C16AD7@jimnichols>

It is a great object to photograph, but I don't like the strong red. I would 
try it in monochrome.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
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YNWA



On Oct 12, 2011, at 8:37 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> Attached to the end of my cluttered workbench is a post vise that goes 
> back at least three generations in my family.  I first recall seeing it as 
> a part of an outdoor blacksmith shop on our farm, in the 1930s, under a 
> large sweet gum tree, where plows were sharpened and general repairs were 
> accomplished.  I suspect it dates back to my great-grandfather, but can't 
> confirm this.
> 
> The post vise mounts to the bench and is supported by an iron post, in my 
> case anchored by an oak log:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+78.jpg.html
> 
> The vise is powered by an encased Acme screw thread:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vise+83.jpg.html
> 
> Many of the parts appear to be crudely forged or stamped:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Forging+Details+81.jpg.html
> 
> Fuji Finepix F10, ISO 800, Flash
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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