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Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.3a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Belruss Wedge-Vise
Gift of Kenneth Miesmer, 2013.238.3a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Belruss Wedge-Vise

Mediumsteel; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (box overall height x width x depth): 1 × 4 × 9 1/2in. (2.5 × 10.2 × 24.1cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Miesmer
DescriptionBelruss Wedge-Vise is designed to hold wood, metal, or plastics in a vice-like grip to keep the material from moving while working with the material.
Object number2013.238.3a-b
InscribedBox recto, typed in black and blue ink: "BELRUSS/ WEDGE-VISE/ Belruss "Wedge-Vise" is designed to hold any stock (wood,/ metal or plastics) with a vice-like grip without marring it. The/ more pressure applied...the tighter "Wedge-Vise" will/ grip. It holds stock from paper thin thickness up to 2 1/4"/ Made of sturdy steel, cadmium plated for durability...easily/ mounted on bench or wood base./ Belruss Manufacturing, Inc./ 234 HARTFORD ROAD/ MANCHESTER, CONN."

Box verso, typed in black ink: "Mount on Bench or any suitable board./ The more pressure applied the tighter the Belruss Wedge Vise will grip."

Box long edges, typed in black ink: "BELRUSS WEDGE VISE"
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