I agree, nice restoration and welcome to Garage Journal!
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I agree, nice restoration and welcome to Garage Journal!
bl00
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Got his one a few months ago, but couldn't figure out who made it. Someone selling old ads on ebay had it listed. It's a Hollands Star Bicycle vise. The ad below was from 1899. It's proven to be immensely useful for holding round stuff. Everyone should get one.
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zoomieport
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I would own it, if it still had the swivel jaws...
I'm 99% sure someone on here has it, but there are a lot of guys with great collections that are kind of private about what they have and what they spend on stuff...
zoomieport
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Got his one a few months ago, but couldn't figure out who made it. Someone selling old ads on ebay had it listed. It's a Holland's Star Bicycle vise. The ad below was from 1899. It's proven to be immensely useful for holding round stuff. Everyone should get one.
That is very cool, thanks for sharing!
taumac
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Got his one a few months ago, but couldn't figure out who made it. Someone selling old ads on ebay had it listed. It's a Holland's Star Bicycle vise. The ad below was from 1899. It's proven to be immensely useful for holding round stuff. Everyone should get one.
Love that table plus that's one cool vise
Have a good one, Gerard
The 5 Stitches Garage part 1 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142100
The 5 Stitches Garage part2 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211899
taumac
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The Luther freshly painted.
Have a good one, Gerard
The 5 Stitches Garage part 1 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142100
The 5 Stitches Garage part2 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211899
Have a good one, Gerard
The 5 Stitches Garage part 1 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142100
The 5 Stitches Garage part2 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211899
Outlawmws
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Taumac, the Luther came out very nice!
B100 - Why do you keep teasing me with the big round table? Now I know how woody feels about the Hammer time thread...
B100 - Why do you keep teasing me with the big round table? Now I know how woody feels about the Hammer time thread...
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drivesitfar
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Got his one a few months ago, but couldn't figure out who made it. Someone selling old ads on ebay had it listed. It's a Holland's Star Bicycle vise. The ad below was from 1899. It's proven to be immensely useful for holding round stuff. Everyone should get one.
B100 agreed that is a nice vise for round stuff, but I am thinking you have one damn nice collection of thick steel tables that is second to none.
demoman
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Got his one a few months ago, but couldn't figure out who made it. Someone selling old ads on ebay had it listed. It's a Holland's Star Bicycle vise. The ad below was from 1899. It's proven to be immensely useful for holding round stuff. Everyone should get one.
Fred - You ****! I have seen one other not for sale a long time ago. That is one rare vise. Very cool
great white tj
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He was asking $80.00...he got $50.00 from me....
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drivesitfar
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Nice looking prentiss. what is all the white stuff around the base and on the swivel? I am guessing it might be cosmetic because that guy's shop is pretty nice.
great white tj
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Thats just tape I was painting the steel plate black...
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drivesitfar
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It was too good of a buy at $50 to not have any flaws. Also compliments on the clean shop with all the tools needed to do some quality work now that you have some good old US steel to put on your bench.
great white tj
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bigcaddy
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I just got back from a pick but was about a year late for the good stuff. This guy had a fe acres of junk to look through but no more vises........or so he thought.
A few feet in I found a basket case Monarch. Broken rear half, broken/rewelded dynamic jaw, missing jaw inserts but one incorrect replacement still there and incorrect op handle from a rock island or Parker.
I found another in his separate back yard and it was almost like hitting the lotto. It was a Parker 106 in nice shape until I saw the braise welds. They were so big, Frankenstein would of winced. Missing the collar too
A few feet in I found a basket case Monarch. Broken rear half, broken/rewelded dynamic jaw, missing jaw inserts but one incorrect replacement still there and incorrect op handle from a rock island or Parker.
I found another in his separate back yard and it was almost like hitting the lotto. It was a Parker 106 in nice shape until I saw the braise welds. They were so big, Frankenstein would of winced. Missing the collar too
KMScott
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I wanted to make something fun this weekend since finishing cutting a slew of Chas Parker jaws that are ready for fitting. I have many vises to restore, some day I will get them finished and share pictures. Being a old Toolmaker I like to be efficient, so when I need handles or jaws, I build a bunch, same with the other components.
I have two Wilton 925's (2-1/2" jaws) without the swivel bases and several large vises also missing their bases or they have a ear busted off. I thought these would be perfect to practice on. I was able to cut everything in one setup. Had to make a special split angle cutter for the sides. I used a t-cutter to cut the undercut for the swivel plate that holds the carriage bolts, still need to make the swivel clamps.
I purchased at a auction a stack of plates that are square 9" and 12" with varying thickness's. The 9" square plate fit these two small Wilton bases with a little positioning. I want to thank C. Braxmailer for sending me his example. Brax does fine work.
What are your feelings on having a steel base in stead of the original cast ones. Does it drive the price down some? I think having a solid steel one might be better then adding a patched busted off ear. Eventually I want to sell some of these vises since I am running out of room in my shop, or loan them to bigcaddy when he gets his Museum opened.
I have two Wilton 925's (2-1/2" jaws) without the swivel bases and several large vises also missing their bases or they have a ear busted off. I thought these would be perfect to practice on. I was able to cut everything in one setup. Had to make a special split angle cutter for the sides. I used a t-cutter to cut the undercut for the swivel plate that holds the carriage bolts, still need to make the swivel clamps.
I purchased at a auction a stack of plates that are square 9" and 12" with varying thickness's. The 9" square plate fit these two small Wilton bases with a little positioning. I want to thank C. Braxmailer for sending me his example. Brax does fine work.
What are your feelings on having a steel base in stead of the original cast ones. Does it drive the price down some? I think having a solid steel one might be better then adding a patched busted off ear. Eventually I want to sell some of these vises since I am running out of room in my shop, or loan them to bigcaddy when he gets his Museum opened.
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zoomieport
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oldldh
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And Brother Scott does it AGAIN!!!
If I ever need a new bottom, I know who I'm going to call...
If I ever need a new bottom, I know who I'm going to call...
drivesitfar
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More nice work Kevin. Pretty soon we will buy brand new vises from Colorado. Depends on cost of swivel to say if users care if steel or cast, but those you just made are sure sweet looking.
A good market would be for those that own the Wilton Bullet vises sold without the swivels.
A good market would be for those that own the Wilton Bullet vises sold without the swivels.
EOC_Jason
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I think really the proof is how they look once painted. With those little vises condition is what brings in the money. However, having a swivel base I would think is a better option than not having one.
KMScott
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You are right Jason, they will look different since the originals have a little radius along the sides, way more work then I wanted to do this weekend. The paint on these 50's models are more battleship grey then Verde Green, I wanted to powder coat them since I can get the powder in that color.
Thanks for the nice words Zoomie, Oldie and Drivesit. I really do not plan on making these for selling but would help someone if I have the time and materials.
jakemac
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Leave them in a salt solution for a while to rough up the finish before cleaning and painting and they should match the rough finish of the cast vise.
I wish I had half the patience (and talent/skill) to do what you do.
(how would you feel about knocking out a 4 footed base for a Reed 204 1/2 in your spare time someday
) J/K
I wish I had half the patience (and talent/skill) to do what you do.
(how would you feel about knocking out a 4 footed base for a Reed 204 1/2 in your spare time someday
) J/K
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quadrcr87
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Cheap Craftsman I picked up. Needed a vice for a project in a short time frame. Still looking for an old Wilton for strength.
jeepsrbetter
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One of two Craftsman Vises I refinished. The other one I have is about 1/2 the size.
KMScott
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Leave them in a salt solution for a while to rough up the finish before cleaning and painting and they should match the rough finish of the cast vise.
(how would you feel about knocking out a 4 footed base for a Reed 204 1/2 in your spare time someday
Jake
To bad a 206 R base would not work for you, I got one. Not crazy about whipping bases out especially all the other stuff that goes with it. The teeth or grooves for the lock would take a weekend of work just cutting that.
Great idea on the salt bath, better then my idea of using my real coarse sand blaster.
va.grouseman
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As per requested by drivesitfar.
This is my largest. Hollands 28. Needs new handle and lockdown. Demo has given me the specs on it. Just dreading wrestling the thing.
Next, Reed 208R
208 Yost. You have probably already seen this one. Same size and weight as the 208 Reed.
608 Columbian. This is my beater.
800 Wilton.
71 Simplex. There's a #80 Morgan in the wooden box behind the 71.
This is my largest. Hollands 28. Needs new handle and lockdown. Demo has given me the specs on it. Just dreading wrestling the thing.
Next, Reed 208R
208 Yost. You have probably already seen this one. Same size and weight as the 208 Reed.
608 Columbian. This is my beater.
800 Wilton.
71 Simplex. There's a #80 Morgan in the wooden box behind the 71.
EOC_Jason
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That Wilton 800S doesn't even look used!!!! I'll take it and the Reed 208R...
drivesitfar
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WOW VA!!!
Many thanks for sharing part of your Vise (vice) collection.
Taking any request for them or trades?? Can I be on the will for the "Beater " Columbian? Assuming I outlive you.
Many thanks for sharing part of your Vise (vice) collection.
Taking any request for them or trades?? Can I be on the will for the "Beater " Columbian? Assuming I outlive you.
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sixkidsdad
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Hey there vise lovers,
I was having trouble with having to push my vise out of the way when I needed room and it was becoming harder for me. I got the idea to put it on wheels with some homemade screw jacks. It's very solid when the screw jacks are down. I thought some of you might like to see it.
Tony
I was having trouble with having to push my vise out of the way when I needed room and it was becoming harder for me. I got the idea to put it on wheels with some homemade screw jacks. It's very solid when the screw jacks are down. I thought some of you might like to see it.
Tony
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ShadowRuleZ
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Yost 106 and 6" Parker just showed up on the local CL but a bit pricey.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tld/4327851374.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/tld/4327851374.html
drivesitfar
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Where are you located so we don't have to pay shipping on big vises?
Great idea. I've seen beaches with a similar design and looks like it works well with the big vises. Great way to show it in action with the big chainsaw in its jaws. Either you have a lot of snow to slide around on a brass tobaggon or you use that to call the kids?
bl00
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They have big vises in Germany, too. Time for a road trip. The first one is 300kg (660 lbs). The second is apparently the Jr model at only 110kg (240 lbs). The big one is listed here on ebay.de for 850 euros.
Original price ca.5000, 00 €
Tech. Data.
Inclusion: 21.5 cm
Width: 30.0 cm
Depth: 25.0 cm
Overall dimensions:
Height: 85.0 cm
Width: 67.0 cm
Depth: 30.0 cm
Floor plate: 80.0 cm x 50.0 cm
with 6 mounting holes.
Weight approx 300kg
Original price ca.5000, 00 €
Tech. Data.
Inclusion: 21.5 cm
Width: 30.0 cm
Depth: 25.0 cm
Overall dimensions:
Height: 85.0 cm
Width: 67.0 cm
Depth: 30.0 cm
Floor plate: 80.0 cm x 50.0 cm
with 6 mounting holes.
Weight approx 300kg
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va.grouseman
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Yes you are right EOC Jason, the 800 Wilton was NOS. Good eye.
Yep b100, be cheaper to drive to Germany than ship that ******.
How about the throat on that thing. And how in the world do you find these things.
If ever I need to hire a gumshoe, I'll know who to call.
Yep b100, be cheaper to drive to Germany than ship that ******.
How about the throat on that thing. And how in the world do you find these things.
If ever I need to hire a gumshoe, I'll know who to call.
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Deskmechanic
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Here's my Craftsman 4 1/2 inch swivel base
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I inherited it, and it replaces my broken-and-misaligned Prentiss which is in this thread somewhere.
I inherited it, and it replaces my broken-and-misaligned Prentiss which is in this thread somewhere.
Outlawmws
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Nice stand sixkidsdad!
What is the chain all about?
What is the chain all about?
oldldh
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The chain counteracts the anti-gravity rays being used by some nefarious members of this forum...
Vise snatchers, don't you know...
EOC_Jason
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Carlos Iglesias
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Parker #2 Wrench insanity
Just when I thought I'd seen vise vice at it's utmost on this Thread, my eBay snipe of a Chas Parker #2 wrench under-bid miserably. Someone paid $46.51 for one of those simple wrenches... ok, so who here is going to fess up as the buyer!
Just when I thought I'd seen vise vice at it's utmost on this Thread, my eBay snipe of a Chas Parker #2 wrench under-bid miserably. Someone paid $46.51 for one of those simple wrenches... ok, so who here is going to fess up as the buyer!