Tipps Vise

[Fiddleback]

I bought a used knifemakers vise at the NC show last week. Its by Tipps Machine shop. I've destroyed a lot of knife vises and this one seems better than any I've had. Any word on this shop, or this vise? Are they still available?

 

[synthesist]

Could we see a pic please?

Thanks

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

There used to be a guy named Sharkey Tipps who manufactured a belt splitter and had a machine shop in East St. Louis.
It had a good reputation and I have not heard of it in some time.
Might be the same guy.

 

[Charles Vestal]

Andy,

I have been using one of these vises for about twenty years. I purchased mine from Pop's, but he sells a different model now. These vises are built to last. I think you will be happy with yours.

I think Karl is correct bout the origins of the vise. Nothing shows up on a web search for the machine shop. Pop might know if they are still around.

Take care

Charles

 

[NickWheeler]

Now you've got me really curious Andy... I'd love to see some pictures. I couldn't googlefu anything for it.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

From what I get, Tipp Machine & Tool Co in Ohio is now part of DRT Medical, LLC. They make implants now.

You can always send them a request about the vise:
http://www.drtmedical.com/contact/index.asp

 

[Fiddleback]

I'm out of town right now, but I'll try to get pics later next week folks.

 

[Charles Vestal]

The shop was in Fairfield,IL the phone number no longer works and no web presence.

Here's some photos of my vise.

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[Jarrett Fleming]

I have one that looks exactly like yours Charles and I use it on every knife I make. I've had mine for 2 years or so and don't have any complaints.

 

[Fiddleback]

Damnit! I just got my pics.