Columbian 604 Restoration

[48James]

Just got back from a swap meet, look what jem I got for $45

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I'm really liking this thing, it's not even damaged at all!

 

[48James]

Here it is all torn apart:

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Sandblasting it tommorrow, stick around for updates

 

[48James]

Well got done sandblasting it, next I'll grind off the slide and jaws, then paint:

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[2dieseljohn]

I have a 6041/2. The Columbian is a often overlooked and go for cheep. I love mine. That will last for the next 100yrs. You can still get part$ from Wilton. Regards

 

[Catalyze]

Great looking vise James! Columbians are like a Taxi.....they work well and are all around...we just don't seem to notice them. Columbian makes a really nice vise and it was affordable.
Craig

 

[Displaced Hokie]

Cool vise, can't wait to see it completed!

 

[48James]

Cool vise, can't wait to see it completed!

Well then here you go! BAD PICS though, I KNOW! I'll post more pics later after I wire it

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[48James]

Here it is all pretty, with the handle polished a little and the lettering done

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[48James]

Before:

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After:

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[JMann2380]

Looks identical to my Ridgid. Guess it is true that Columbian was the OEM for them.

How did you get the handle out?

 

[48James]

Looks identical to my Ridgid. Guess it is true that Columbian was the OEM for them.

How did you get the handle out?

You can unscrew the handle on some vises

 

[MrMark]

not on those, they are forged one piece. I'm curious too. It was obviously cut off at some point.

 

[autopts]

not on those, they are forged one piece. I'm curious too. It was obviously cut off at some point.

If I was lucky enough and had the equipment and ability to make vise handles I think there might be a market out there for a reasonably priced replacement handle.

 

[48James]

not on those, they are forged one piece. I'm curious too. It was obviously cut off at some point.

I doubt it. It looked like it was factory......Maybe?

 

[MrMark]

They are one piece. That was a selling point in advertising of the vise. I own two of them. How did it come apart? Were the ball ends screwed on to a threaded end of the handle?

 

[48James]

I will take a picture for you next time I go to the garage