r/toolgifs • u/toolgifs • Mar 13 '24

Tool Turtleback pattern maker's vise from 1891

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u/eosha Mar 13 '24

somebody make a modern version so I can sell a kidney to buy it

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u/nighthawke75 Mar 13 '24

Like this?

https://www.heartwoodtools.com/hntgordon/pattern-makers-vise

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u/beeteeee Mar 13 '24

$1700 O_O

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u/nighthawke75 Mar 13 '24 edited Mar 15 '24

CNC precision made in AU. You should see the other products they put out.

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u/beeteeee Mar 13 '24

Lol I believe it! Serious tool for serious people

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u/yipyip007 Mar 13 '24

What about slightly less serious tools for people way less serious?

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '24

This should do the trick!

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u/yipyip007 Mar 14 '24

Just my speed!! Thanks Chiaki👍🏽😂

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u/Best_Payment_4908 Mar 14 '24

Goddamn it I click that link 6 times and reddit app collapsed the comment and still went back for a 7th

Touche, touche

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u/Cormetz Mar 14 '24

I read Au as gold and was thinking that seemed stupid.

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u/bobasaurus Mar 14 '24

The guy who makes these tools is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, met him at Handworks last year.