any idea what vise this is?

[dumper]

all I can get are some crappy pictures from this guy, so far. Says it weighs about 50lbs. Could this be a Parker? Maybe Chas. Parker's sister? Hhahaa. Really.

 

[rusty65]

Yep that's a parker with probably 4-5 inch jaws if I had to guess size.


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[DandDMachine]

I have that same vise. It has taken some punishment and still works perfect. What does he want for it?

 

[dumper]

it looks like it says, " Harg. Pa something" on it, not Chas. Parker.

 

[Outlawmws]

It's a Parker, but @ 50 lbs, no more than a 4" IMO (of course the Seller can't take a pic so probably can't estimate weight either...)

 

[dumper]

I have that same vise. It has taken some punishment and still works perfect. What does he want for it?

what is the model # on yours? How much would you say its worth? He hasn't mentioned a price yet. He's having enough trouble taking a picture. The good news may be that he doesn't need the vise.

 

[dumper]

well, its a 4" Parker, as you guys said. It does have smooth jaws, though. How do those work for everyday vise use- wood and metal projects? Here's a before and a couple of after a quick WD40 bath and a wire wheel to the appropriate places.

 

[Outlawmws]

What Model No. is it? I've been using my 974 (4" w/swivel base) for at least 30 years and it's still holding its own. Its a great size for everyday use. A few times it wasn't big enough an once in a while I need something smaller, but there it sits on my bench.

 

[dumper]

Parker 954S- I'm going to guess that the s is for smooth jaw. I believe they make (or used to make) a swivel base to use with this vise, but I really enjoy the solid feel of the fixed base...plus I can't remember ever rotating any of my vises over the past 30 years or so...

 

[Brad54]

Parker 954S- I'm going to guess that the s is for smooth jaw. I believe they make (or used to make) a swivel base to use with this vise, but I really enjoy the solid feel of the fixed base...plus I can't remember ever rotating any of my vises over the past 30 years or so...

It's neat to be reminded not everyone thinks like I do--I won't own a vise that doesn't swivel!

Parkers are good vises. My dad has my grandfather's in his garage... it's got to be 60 years old if it's a day, and its in excellent shape. It's a bigger one, too. I'd love to get it some day, but I just don't think it's in the cards.

-Brad

 

[CNGsaves]

Nice find on the old Parker.

Where'd you find it . . . CL?? How much??

 

[Packard V8]

I've got pretty much that same Parker and it's a quality piece and a good size for general use.

It's neat to be reminded not everyone thinks like I do--I won't own a vise that doesn't swivel!

Over the years of using vises, I've cursed at a swivel base which slipped more often than I've cursed at not having the swivel feature. The two larger of my four vises don't swivel and that makes them stronger.

jack vines

 

[The Copilot]

Look good! The only thing I would have done differently would have been mount it a few inches closer to the edge of the bench to that the face of the stationary jaw is just slightly out past the front edge of your bench. That would allow you to clamp longer pieces vertically in the vise and still clear the face of the bench (like this - borrowed from
"Everything you need to know about bench vises" here on GJ):

Proper way to mount a bench vise:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45099362@N02/4575050724/" title="mounting by BanjoSavesTheDay, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4575050724_a91ed463ce.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="mounting" /></a>

You should mount it so that the static jaw overhangs the edge of the work bench. It doesn't have to be a lot; only enough so that you are free to clamp long pieces vertically without hitting the work bench. -Banjo

 

[dumper]

Look good! The only thing I would have done differently would have been mount it a few inches closer to the edge of the bench to that the face of the stationary jaw is just slightly out past the front edge of your bench. That would allow you to clamp longer pieces vertically in the vise and still clear the face of the bench (like this - borrowed from
"Everything you need to know about bench vises" here on GJ):

Haha! I was waiting for someone to mention this. The Parker mounts in the same hole pattern as my old CMan vise...except for the setback. I haven't decided which vise will occupy this corner of the bench yet. Its a very tough decision.

 

[The Copilot]

I haven't decided which vise will occupy this corner of the bench yet. Its a very tough decision.

The Craftman is a very nice vise, I'm partial to Parkers. They are true classics, in my opinion. I have a Model 974 swivel mounted on my workbench and it is fabulous!