what is this thing anybody know ??

I have not got the slightest idea!! It must go on some machine that has a large shaft that the one on the left clamps onto. the screw clamps look like they hold a piece that is to be machined.. but on what????

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google z vise

It looks like an old Zyliss vise.

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BigDawn is exactly right. Here's some info about it…

and the main part of it is missing.

It is an old zyliss vice. I have one, they are great!

alright thanks guys for the help tobad its missing the main part to it well i ll keep ahold on to it for some time mabe ill run acrosss one some day

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I got one in my travel workshop, It comes in handy when I visit my kids or niece. They always got something that needs fixing.

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I think you have parts to the lathe attachment there

What I do not see is the vise which is really what makes the Zyliss so handy. google Zyliss or Z-Vise.

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That’s right. They are accessory attachments to the Zyliss system. But where is the vise. I hope you have it so you can use all those attachments. I bought a set about 20 yrs ago – still works fine – finding new uses for it regularly. Then I found parts like yours at a garage sale. Great vise!

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Well, the first obvious thing I haven’t seen anyone mention is that you have an AWESOME fiancee, to be on the lookout for tools for you. Congrats!

As for the vice, make a saved search on eBay for (z-vise, z vise), and have the results e-mailed to you. It’s a great way to keep on top of eBay auctions, and might help you find the other pieces.

I found this – http://www.advmachinery.com/manuals/Zvise.pdf – but I am not sure it applies to you vise. Maybe it’s for a later version of it.

Anyway, congrats!

I have no idea,but you should marry that woman !!!!....she is a keeper !!

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http://www.homeshow.co.nz/accessories.html
http://www.homeshow.co.nz/index.html video for you : )

Zyliss vise accessories…..now go and buy the main vise and you will be set for life !
Mine is over 20 years old and still functioning as brand new : )

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IIR, I didnt have fiancee, until after proposing….......

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