barrel vise

[gitthatdawg]

I am building a barrel vise. If you have one how far is it between the bolts. I will be using 1" by 3" flat for the bars. I am using oak for the jaws and will also make alumin. ones if needed. might have to buy the alumin. blocks but you get the pic.

 

[Joat]

Space the bolts just far enough apart to get the barrel in while leaving room for some meat on the jaws. There is no set spacing, especially on a home built vise.
It is easier to use slightly larger jaws for smaller barrels than to stretch the bars.

Joat