I started to put this under the Christmas project thread and realized it was the wrong spot, so I started a new thread. I guess the families big present is on it's way down stairs. Our Burnese Mountain Dog is in labor. The exrays show five pups coming. I've been down with her all night and was getting bored. I went back in my shop to touch up my 36 inch chain. I've had my Dad's old Craftsman 5" bench vice in the original box sitting down there for several years. Dad passed away on Arbor Day 5 years ago. The box was taped up just like Dad had put it away. When I tried to open it I realized the heavy staples were still in the box. It was brand new and I didn't know it. Opened it up and it was shiny gray with Made In America cast in it. Thanks Dad. I C-clamped it onto the bench and put the 36" bar in it and started to work on the chain. Later today I'm puting the 36" Granberg on Dads old Super 1050 I just got running and try my first slabbing cut. It's on an old dead Poplar that is heavily spalted. The Granberg is my present from the family. I've gotta get back down stairs incase the new momma needs help. Merry Christmas All, Joe.
