I Built This From A 1957 Popular Mechanics Magazine. Does It Work?

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I dive into my old collection of Popular Mechanics magazines to be inspired to build! I find a vise made by Pete Logan and decide to fabricate it! I come up with the plans and build it exactly how it looks, including all the problems I find. I weld, torch, drill, and grind my way to test the final version. How does it perform?

Gauntlet Gloves
https://fireballtool.com/mig-stick-specialty-welders-deerskin-21-1878/

Silver Streak Pencil
https://amzn.to/3KMn9Ca

Mega Square
https://fireballtool.com/mega-square/

Mantis Grip Clamps
https://fireballtool.com/mantis-grip-pliers/

Shop Shims
https://fireballtool.com/products/40pc-expanded-shop-shim-set

Scraper
https://fireballtool.com/fireball-scraper/

Carbide Hole Cutter Kit
https://fireballtool.com/carbide-tipped-hole-cutter-set/

Torch Radius Attachment
https://circleburner.com/products/oxy-acetylene-and-plasma-circle-cutting-torch-attachment

Hand Wheel
https://fireballtool.com/chrome-plated-wheel/

Goggles
https://fireballtool.com/the-fly-safety-goggles-flat-black-frame-ir5-lens-mirror-finish-hard-coated/

GO-KART GRINDER BUILD
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfgL2SKCY4f-LSxB7ykXtdsrlhc1_Bde

GIANT FLOOR VISE BUILD
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfgL2SKCY4eCtPvQC68IaazU3sjnIrs_

~DIY Woodworking Vise Plans~
https://fireballtool.com/diy-woodworking-vise-plans/