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    The document discusses two types of vices used in toolmaking and metalworking. A toolmaker's vice is useful for holding small parts during filing or drilling and for layout work on surface plates, and is made of mild steel. A leg vice is used by blacksmiths and fitters for heavy hammering, chipping, and cutting, secured to a benchtop and floor for stability during heavy work.

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    The document discusses two types of vices used in toolmaking and metalworking. A toolmaker's vice is useful for holding small parts during filing or drilling and for layout work on surface plates, and is made of mild steel. A leg vice is used by blacksmiths and fitters for heavy hammering, chipping, and cutting, secured to a benchtop and floor for stability during heavy work.

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    The document discusses two types of vices used in toolmaking and metalworking. A toolmaker's vice is useful for holding small parts during filing or drilling and for layout work on surface plates, and is made of mild steel. A leg vice is used by blacksmiths and fitters for heavy hammering, chipping, and cutting, secured to a benchtop and floor for stability during heavy work.

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    Tool Makers Vice

    The toolmaker's vice is particularly useful for holding small work which requires filing or drilling and for such work as laying out small jobs on the surface plates. These are made of mild steel.

    Leg Vice
    The leg vice is used by blacksmiths but it is also suitable for heavy hammering, chipping and cutting in the fitters work. The vice is secured to the top of the strap which is fastened to a plate bolted to the bench top. The leg of the vice is fastened to the bench leg with staples and its end fit into a hole in the floor. This is suitable for heavy work.

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