Mitre Vise?

Jim

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Tryon, NC
Do any of you know about or have the Ledsome MitreVise? I 'm in the market for one and just wondering if any grumblers have had any experiences with this particular vise?
ledsome.com
 
I have a set of "Master Clamp" vices, which I was told were designed by Gearold Ledsome. Maybe they are similar -- low profile, aluminum construction, with long screws & adjustable fences. These vices pull the miters together very tightly, and are particularly handy when you need to compensate for a slight warp

The seller claimed there's no need to use mechanical fasteners after gluing in these vices. OK, they are tight, but I would never assemble a frame without mechanical fasteners.

In may experience, anything from Ledsome is good stuff. As soon as I find a buyer for my huge Pistorius double miter saw & noisy dust collector, I will buy a Ledsome.
 
I'm intrigued by the Ledsome MitreVise and am looking at replacing my current vises. If anyone can give some input, I too would be appreciative.

Dave Makielski
 
Gearold Ledsome sometimes visits The Grumble, but is probably too modest to comment here.

I visited Gearold and looked over the equipment he makes at the Decor Expo in Atlanta a few years ago. He has a reputation, which appears to be justified, for making very good equipment.

That's the extent of my own experience, but I believe there are some on The Grumble who own a Ledsome vise. Hopefully, they'll tell you what you need to know.
 
I have a Ledsome Miter Vise. It is a well designed and well made piece of machinery.
Of all the choices I have in joining tools it is probably the one I use least, and I have a lot of options.
I don't mean this to reflect poorly on the tool. It might be that I just haven't spent enough time to learn it properly. I never integrated it into the routine of my shop.
I do know that it can exert more direct pressure on the glue joint than any other clamp or vise I have used, including the Masterclamp.
It might be the perfect tool for some, but I would suggest actually trying one out before purchasing.
 
I have used his double miter saw and thought it was pretty good. He is a nice guy and is in here every once in a while.

I am not familiar with this vise, but search for his name under profile and ask him directly.

Pl
 
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