big enough to trip over...

[bravowhiskey]

...so I didn't find this metal detecting. learned a little about it.
Blacksmith Post Leg Vise.
A must have for any aspiring blacksmith of the day. Apparently the leg could be attached to a buried post adding to stability.

 

[smallfoot]

I use one of those...heavy duty!

 

[trdking]

Those are spectacular

 

[bravowhiskey]

heck yeah...not much made today you could say this about...still usable after 100 or so years.
thx smallfoot

 

[PoorCentaur]

Thank you for the information and advice!