my name is bmwpower and I am a vise-a-holic

[bmwpower]

I couldn't resist. It was calling my name. I was already feeling pretty lonely with most of the Reed family gone.

Wilton 9400 found it's way to my place today.

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[Merkava_4]

That's one very muscular vise ... yes sir'ee. :D

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Here's one I picked up recently. Anyone who knows any info on it, it would be appreciated. Long story short, I ended up getting it just for the asking! :bounce:

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Vise_5_2.jpg

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Vise_5_1.jpg

[wrenchr]

Well we know what your "vise" is then now don't we!!!!

[zuspiel]

:lol_hitti

I'm glad I'm not addicted to those, yet... I think my wife would kill me :bounce:

[-B-]

I viceaholic will have them bolted to benches a hoarder will have them stored as back ups.

I have two stored as back ups to my big Wilton.

[Danglerb]

After a vice has been beaten on for 50 years, and still works, you think you need two as a backup?

[Uncle Buck]

After a vice has been beaten on for 50 years, and still works, you think you need two as a backup?

You would be amazed at how they can be broken. I have broken two of them myself! (I am ashamed to admit it)

[ephotrod]

Iam ephotrod and i too have a vice problem. My addiction consist of a c1 bought for 250 dollars a c3 bought for 50 dollars and a 1765 bought and repaired for a grand total of 85 dollars. But i always keep a look out for more.
Josh

[-B-]

You would be amazed at how they can be broken. I have broken two of them myself! (I am ashamed to admit it)


It is pretty easy for bicycle mechanic to kill a vise we use them hard a lot harder then they were ever intended.

[nate379]

One of these days I'll trade in my Craftsman $60 one for a nice Wilton... but spending $500+ on a vice... ouch!

[Uncle Buck]

One of these days I'll trade in my Craftsman $60 one for a nice Wilton... but spending $500+ on a vice... ouch!

That is a good reason to buy the remaining 4 bolt Reed BMW still has! :thumbup:

[Uncle Buck]

Here's one I picked up recently. Anyone who knows any info on it, it would be appreciated. Long story short, I ended up getting it just for the asking! :bounce:

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Vise_5_2.jpg

http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n345/comet_man_1965/Vise_5_1.jpg

I have no idea who made that, but it looks like good quality! :thumbup:

[nate379]

Shipping would be retarded $$$ though!

[fatfillup]

It is pretty easy for bicycle mechanic to kill a vise we use them hard a lot harder then they were ever intended.

How so? Are you straightening frames? I just can't imagine what load you would put on a vice that a truck or equipment mechanic wouldn't. I'm not trying to be smart, just curious:thumbup:

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I have no idea who made that, but it looks like good quality! :thumbup:

Feels like it too. I was staying with a friend and his parents at a rented condo in Florida. In the garage, of course I noticed the vise, and...knowing that the condo owner had just went into assisted living, asked someone who talked to him if he'd be interested in selling the vise. Later on that day, I was told I could have it if I wanted it. :bounce:

btw, it's been repainted a nice hunter green

[goodfellow]

I couldn't resist. It was calling my name. I was already feeling pretty lonely with most of the Reed family gone.

Wilton 9400 found it's way to my place today.

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Damn -- where do you find these things? I've checked C-List and the local papers and get "zilch". It's always good to have a nice backup vise (or two) around the shop.

[-B-]

How so? Are you straightening frames? I just can't imagine what load you would put on a vice that a truck or equipment mechanic wouldn't. I'm not trying to be smart, just curious:thumbup:


Removing free wheels , bending a frame would be light weigh work in comparison.

Think of the torque applied to a one inch bolt with a 4 foot fixed wrench on it bolt lever one piece , repeated several times a day for weeks on end until the vise dies.

Some times a vise is used as a crushing device to remove a freewheel body , bodies are of hardened steel this is the number one killer of vices.

It is rare now but it use to be prevalent

[fatfillup]

Removing free wheels , bending a frame would be light weigh work in comparison.

Think of the torque applied to a one inch bolt with a 4 foot fixed wrench on it bolt lever one piece , repeated several times a day for weeks on end until the vise dies.

Some times a vise is used as a crushing device to remove a freewheel body , bodies are of hardened steel this is the number one killer of vices.

It is rare now but it use to be prevalent

Thanks B, that makes sense

[KCarGuy]

Do you know anything about a Chicago Morgan 40 vise? I have had it for 25 years, recently restored it, it had at least 3 coats of paint on it, Bright Yellow, then under that, Bright Blue, then what looked like the original Dark Blue. I took it all the way down and primed it, then painted it Chevy Orange. I only wish that it had the swivle base...otherwise it is a great work horse of a vise. I love old Tools!

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Do you know anything about a Chicago Morgan 40 vise? I have had it for 25 years, recently restored it, it had at least 3 coats of paint on it, Bright Yellow, then under that, Bright Blue, then what looked like the original Dark Blue. I took it all the way down and primed it, then painted it Chevy Orange. I only wish that it had the swivle base...otherwise it is a great work horse of a vise. I love old Tools!

So when are we going to see a picture of this orange vise?!? :bounce:

[volvo]

.Odd
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Vises...We all have them on an end of a bench in the garage/shop. And then every auto shop that I have worked in has had one on every techs bench and was used often. Last year I changed manufactures to a new state of the art repair facility, and ......it has only one averaged sized vise for 38 bays, 33 techs... Sure do miss not having my own vise right at your work area......Other things missing due to zoning laws...NO mig welder, torch gas welder set-up or even a bench grinder/wire wheel (none, zip). ( vises & BMW power)

[KCarGuy]

Here is my Chevy Orange Chicago Morgan Vise...Never failed me yet!

[Uncle Buck]

Here is my Chevy Orange Chicago Morgan Vise...Never failed me yet!

That is downright purdy!..............NOW GET BACK ON THE JOB AND MESS IT UP! :lol_hitti