The VISES of Garage Journal

[zekers59]

Added this little Wilton Bullet to the Herd......

Jaws and vise are in excellent shape - November 1963 Model:

 

[Mark in Indiana]

You stole it! Good for you.

 

[mjozefow]

Added this little Wilton Bullet to the Herd......

Jaws and vise are in excellent shape - November 1963 Model:

I like the older shorter Wiltons. They have the most character IMO.

 

[kywildcat]

OK.....dumb question Im sure. I have got my Desmond Simpicity 500 cleaned, sanded and used a cup brush to get all the paint and rust off of it. I used Rustolum primer and paint in several light coats and it looks great. Except the handle is scratching the paint off everytime I move it. I guess my question is.......should I have painted it, or just had bead blasted and left it alone after that?

 

[mjozefow]

OK.....dumb question Im sure. I have got my Desmond Simpicity 500 cleaned, sanded and used a cup brush to get all the paint and rust off of it. I used Rustolum primer and paint in several light coats and it looks great. Except the handle is scratching the paint off everytime I move it. I guess my question is.......should I have painted it, or just had bead blasted and left it alone after that?

The latter is the best option. Polish the handle and paste wax it.

 

[kywildcat]

How do you polish that???

 

[autopts]

So, I told myself a little while ago that I was going to take a break from vises for a bit...
but I couldn't pass up on this Parker 974 for $20! She's got some surface rust and a few battle wounds but it will clean up real nice...and the swivel wrench is still there!
I guess I have a little soft spot for Parkers.

You stole that Parker for $20 and its clean!!

 

[autopts]

Added this little Wilton Bullet to the Herd......

Jaws and vise are in excellent shape - November 1963 Model:

That 3" is a beauty! The handle looks untouched from a hammer.

 

[pfbz]

OK, most folks are drawn to the admittidly gorgeous D110's in this picture...

But I kind of like the vise... A Record?

 

[Freeborn John]

With that slim fixed jaw and the square anvil it doesn't ring any Record bells.

 

[kywildcat]

Just moving my new find to the right place in the forum.

It looks better now, but I have to get new screws for the jaw pads!

 

[kas_rustndust]

Ya mean like this?

Noooo!! Not that tidy. Mine is actually the same, but original Blue from the 60s with White KILZ spilled on it by my kids. And Stationary, not swivel. Being either lazy or a sentimental slob, I haven't cleaned it - I just keep it lubed and smooth.

 

[rsieracki]

Look what i got

Charles Parker model 25X

 

[autopts]

Look what i got

Charles Parker model 25X

Very nice! Where did it come from?

 

[rsieracki]

Very nice! Where did it come from?

estate sale on new castle north of the brickyard (if i remember right ur a chicago guy also)

 

[autopts]

estate sale on new castle north of the brickyard (if i remember right ur a chicago guy also)

Yeah, Belmont & Central up until 94, now in Arlington Hts. I found out here hunting for anything is a total waste of my time and gas. That one does look home used. Its really nice!

 

[Ghostrider]

Well I must have done something right in a former life or something, because lightning has struck twice in the same month. A few weeks ago i got the columbian 206 m2 for free and now God's Wilton has been rescued from the SCRAP pile at work. For the same price as the columbian I am now the proud owner of an 800s FOR FREE. I know I know the pics will be up tomorrow or Monday night but I just couldn't wait to say something.

 

[Catalyze]

Just got back from poking around in autopts and rsieracki neighborhood. Trying to see what I could steal from them.....and while they were watching TV....I got a couple.
Meanwhile.... I need to go down and look in Ghostrider's dumpster. It must sit at the end of the vise rainbow.
Craig

 

[rsieracki]

so erie, i came in from the garage and im watch tv and my dog just barked... good thing im a member of the NRA

 

[Catalyze]

How about a Reed 3C from Glen Ellyn?
cough cough
Craig

 

[brucercolbert]

Yeah.
Ridge Tool vises.
Drilled many jaw holes and milled the the "Steel Slide" in lots of em.
Bruce R. Colbert, retired
"The" Ridge Tool Company

 

[Ghostrider]

As I promised yesterday here is a few quick shots of the scrap pile 800S. And a pic of the columbian thats waiting on the new pipe jaws to be made. This has been a goood month at work.

 

[bgott]

As I promised yesterday here is a few quick shots of the scrap pile 800S

Wow, you ****!

 

[Nightshift]

Wow ... what finds! I can't believe someone would actually toss out 2 beautiful vices like that. Just blows me away that people are that nuts. Bill

 

[Ghostrider]

Here is what happened the company that I work for has just opened a new plant, inside a recently vacated building and the former company left those and a rather nice Bridgeport Mill. So me and one of the other maint. guys decided that if they were to be scrapped we would see if they would allow us to dispose of them. Long story short I get the vises, and a few hand tools. My co-worker gets the Bridgeport. That way everybody is HAPPY. Now all I need is a new bench to put it on and a few people to help me lift it on the bench.

 

[Nightshift]

Well done. It's nice to be in the right place at the right time!

 

[Even 11]

Ghostrider;

I think you should get the you **** of the year award for those 2 monsters!

-Dane

 

[zekers59]

Ghostrider;

I think you should get the you **** of the year award for those 2 monsters!

-Dane

Holy Smokes! I'll Second this Motion ( and bet you'll 20+ more!)........

Unbelievable -- Legendary Acquisitions

 

[Ghostrider]

Now I need to decide on what color for the columbian and if I should keep it. The 800 on the other hand will probably be my 21 month old's 35th birthday gift. Any suggestions?

 

[Nightshift]

Now I need to decide on what color for the columbian and if I should keep it. The 800 on the other hand will probably be my 21 month old's 35th birthday gift. Any suggestions?

Here's my Columbian 605 in blue ... and rather than wait 35 years ... my birthday is coming up soon! Cheers, Bill

 

[autopts]

This 206 netted me $375. not painted. I still think your primary vise you use and use heavily should stay just the way it is. Paint chips can look unsightly

 

[autopts]

How about a Reed 3C from Glen Ellyn?
cough cough
Craig

3C? What C3? Lets see it!

 

[Ghostrider]

My Columbian's twin brother. I may wait till the missing pipe jaw is finished sometime this week on it's fate.
At least now I can sell the 6 inch us craftsman, anybody in need.

 

[ZRX61]

Noooo!! Not that tidy. Mine is actually the same, but original Blue from the 60s with White KILZ spilled on it by my kids. And Stationary, not swivel. Being either lazy or a sentimental slob, I haven't cleaned it - I just keep it lubed and smooth.

It actually looks better than that now...

 

[Catalyze]

3C? What C3? Lets see it!

Whilst you were watching the season finale of Dog the Bounty Hunter, I was over in Glen Ellyn snatching this:
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And then I ***** footed up to Bristol and hid this under my coat while quickly driving back down I-355. Here is the duo:
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I shall now stay put. The toll roads across Oklahoma about broke me!
Craig

 

[bl00]

The Reed makes the Columbian look like a light duty vise. Judging from the size of the handles the engineers sure had different ideas of their vises capabilities.

Oh, and when you get tired of the Reed send it to me.

 

[piccolopower]

Hi guys:

While I didn't read all 115 pages of the thread, I think I'm in the right place. I have just inherited (sort of) a Parker 435. I intend to sell it but its important that we maximize our price without ripping off a buyer since the person receiving the money for the unit is really hurting financially. My intention is to sell it on fleabay or craigs. Someone has already offered $100 but after reading your posts I'm thinking that is WAY under. Can you guys help me with a suggested asking price range - I don't want to be too high but I do have some time to wait for the right buyer. Does it swivel? I'm actually not sure. It does have the original wrench. What do I have? Is it rare? How heavy are these? I'm between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo.

Here are the photos:

Thanks in advance,

Sheila

 

[torqueman2002]

Nothing special, except the price ~$80 about 10 years ago. I'm quite sure it's made over there, but I like the features.

I have a US of A Wilton on the floor, waiting for a re-paint and new jaws.

 

[ZRX61]

I took my dad by Jay Lenos place yesterday.. & while perusing the workshop part of his spread I noticed I have better vises than he does... & so do a few more of the guys in this thread

 

[autopts]

Whilst you were watching the season finale of Dog the Bounty Hunter, I was over in Glen Ellyn snatching this:

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I shall now stay put. The toll roads across Oklahoma about broke me!
Craig

Watching Dog? I'am Dog the Bounty Hunter!! I have a warrant to aprehend that C-3!!!! Thats a beauty!! Great comparison between the two. Coumbian makes a great vise and your right, no comparison between the two. This C-3 sold on Ebay by Matchless Antiques last year for $1650. Better not see you in the NW burbs. I'll send my old lady to rough you up!!