The hand vice is unbranded I'm afraid Mikkel. I picked it up at an exhibition last year but I can't even remember whose stand I bought it from. Its reasonably good quality, apart from the wingnut being rather stiff, and, most importantly, the jaws are smooth.

Eileens stock a similar vice: http://www.eileensemporium.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=eny_fly_default.tpl&product_id=4971&category_id=137&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=9 . I haven't had my hands on one so I can't vouch for quality.

Paul.

I have one like that and, like yours, the wingnut is very stiff. IIRC it came from expo so it's probably something that a lot of people stock. I don't use it that often as I also have a couple of small toolmakers' clamps which I find more versatile and easier to adjust.

Nick

I reckon that the stiffness comes fom the rather coarse pitch of the thread, a finer pitch would I'm sure smooth things out.

Paul.

Looking good Paul,

Wonder if roxey will sort these bogie issues out on there next batch or atleast on the ICI version!

Cheers

Rich.

Thanks Rich.

I wonder if the etch is just a straightforward reproduction of the 7mm version or if it has been tweaked in some areas? I shall ask next time I see Roxey at an exhibition.

Paul.

Yes i reckon it most likely is just a repro of the o gauge etch, tweaked maybe thou don't know any o gauge modellers who have a big ici hopper maybe a member would know?