2 finds at scrap yard today

[Sawmill7]

#1 Found what looks like a old woodworking vise
Patent date 1900.. interesting locking device.
#2.. casting says AMF heavy duty clamp

Anyone seen any of these or have info?
Thanks for looking. Bill

 

[trents99]

#1 is an old woodworking vise. Early 1900s Sheldon rapid acting vise. Measure the opening to determine which one you have. The #3 and #4 physical jaw dimensions are the same, 3" x 7.5". The 3 opens to 8.5" the 4 opens to 9". A #5 has jaws that are 3.5" x 8" and opens to 12".

 

[jabberwoki]

Nice rescue..

 

[Shiftless]

Nice rescue..

Indeed!
Nice rescue.
Get rid of those painted wooden pads, strip the aluminum paint ? from the cast iron parts, get it working smoothly, paint is satin black or maybe some black oil finish and display and/or use it proudly. Great back story to tell the admirers in your shop. You rescued it from a scrap yard.
One of my favorite vises in my collection is the one I found in a neighborhood dumpster. It’s an old Reed.

 

[Sawmill7]

TRENTS99...thanks for measurements
That is nice to help I.D. it

 

[WisJim]

The yellow one is a "Float Lock" vise, usable at a drill press. Name and patent number are visible in the photos.

 

[Sawmill7]

Thanks..after looking on Internet I see I am missing the table clamp for the float lock vise. I am a average machinist so I guess I'll try to make one this winter

 

[Zrxrunner]

Here's mine I rescued from a scrap pile at a garage sale! Seen a few drill presses go too far through material! Lol

 

[tool_scrounge]

Thanks..after looking on Internet I see I am missing the table clamp for the float lock vise. I am a average machinist so I guess I'll try to make one this winter

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2554/31954.pdf

 

[Nutria]

That Float-Lock is a killer find.

 

[slowtwitch73]

The yellow one is a "Float Lock" vise, usable at a drill press.

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