The VISES of Garage Journal

[wrenchguy]

Hey Jason, thank you for posting this! Though the deal is still kind of in the works, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on his Reed. It's a 103 1/2R and I couldn't find out much about it online at all ... that may be a really good or bad sign LOL but I figured it'll be a fun one to get my feet wet on. I'll be reading up as time permits (not much of it for personal projects this time of the year) and hope to do it serious justice. Any input in the meantime is appreciated -- it's the 'art deco' style and whether it should be customized or original is going to be up to you guys: you're the experts and I want to do it right.

OK Chick!! Back away slowly, u got signs of a cast iron disease known as "VISE vice". U might b 1 of its 1st female victims. u been warned.

I personally go with customizing the newer later vises and go with high detail paint jobs on the old antique y traditional ones. 2 me that reed needs high detail paint job. good luck.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

Guys, I think we are about to go to school on a NICE powder coated Reed restoration. You go girl !!

 

[wrenchguy]

dumb me..... can cast iron be powder coated? i wanted a cast iron claw foot tub done and been told no several times. thanks 4 any help.

 

[Fretters]

dumb me..... can cast iron be powder coated? i wanted a cast iron claw foot tub done and been told no several times. thanks 4 any help.

Can't see why not, provided the metal is prepped properly. Wouldn't think it would be the best thing for a bath though. That should be enamelled if you're intending to use it.

 

[Outlawmws]

Probably because a cast iron tub needs enameling (not paint..) to hold up. I can't see why CI can't be powder coated, but I could be wrong...

Cuda Chick, definitely mask off the slide jaws and slide mating parts, and PC that thing! Go Wild! (Hmmm 'Cuda green? )

 

[EOC_Jason]

Found this cool Patent by Reed for how they affix those ball ends to the vise handles!

Method or process of forming headed rods.
https://www.google.com/patents/US1106860

 

[drivesitfar]

Cuda: did you actually see in person what looked like a vise and tool museum or did you buy it from a picture that has yet to be picked up. looks like you got the best one of the bunch from what i remember. more pictures when you have it in your hands but it looks like it might almost be usable while you are contemplating the color to paint it.

Renn: man that is a nice cart of Prentiss vises that you shared with us. i have a cart similar that i just use for transporting things from my trailer and was thinking of putting a vise on it like you did with the Columbian. if you put something heavy in the Columbian does it want to tip or stand steady?

 

[bigcaddy]

Hey Jason, thank you for posting this! Though the deal is still kind of in the works, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on his Reed. It's a 103 1/2R and I couldn't find out much about it online at all ... that may be a really good or bad sign LOL but I figured it'll be a fun one to get my feet wet on. I'll be reading up as time permits (not much of it for personal projects this time of the year) and hope to do it serious justice. Any input in the meantime is appreciated -- it's the 'art deco' style and whether it should be customized or original is going to be up to you guys: you're the experts and I want to do it right.

You will be quite pleased with your new reed. I picked up a 203 R a few months ago and the first thing you will notice is how stout they are, even for such a small jaw size. If the price is right, grab the Athol and the one with the pennsylvania keystone on the cheek of the dynamic jaw. I don't remember what brand it is but it's good old USA iron

 

[EOC_Jason]

Cuda Chick, definitely mask off the slide jaws and slide mating parts, and PC that thing! Go Wild! (Hmmm 'Cuda green? )

Yes, Reed's are definitely a tight fit, bare metal to bare metal is the best.

 

[bigcaddy]

Found this cool Patent by Reed for how they affix those ball ends to the vise handles!

Method or process of forming headed rods.
https://www.google.com/patents/US1106860

That's pretty cool. Too bad they didn't include detailed instructions

 

[Clik]

I vote for "CUDA GREEN".

 

[Clik]

Found this one on CL. It has an interesting look. Too far from me and not my style but...NY if anyone wants to know.

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[rennebew]

drivesitfar: no, the cart is heavy enough it does not want to tip.. I do need to put a stop on it so it does not roll so easily when I am working on something. I picked the cart and the columbian up at an auction for 55 dollars late last year.

 

[Filson]

Found this one on CL. It has an interesting look. Too far from me and not my style but...NY if anyone wants to know.

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That's pretty cool bud, too bad it's so far away from ya. While I'm trying to horde as many Reeds as I can, I've been keeping an eye out for unique vises that you just don't see too much.

Out of curiosity, what are they asking for it?

 

[Filson]

Yes, Reed's are definitely a tight fit, bare metal to bare metal is the best.

That is one sweet little Reed!

 

[Fretters]

Found this one on CL. It has an interesting look. Too far from me and not my style but...NY if anyone wants to know.

That thing is seriously cute and quirky.

 

[zkling]

Does anyone have info on Emmert mechanics vises? Even just a date range would be awesome. I've searched around a few times and could never really find much hard info on their "Tiger" series vises. Thanks to this tread I've been inspired to do some painting. Hopefully I can get it done this week. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[Mr. Brooks]

Found this one on CL. It has an interesting look. Too far from me and not my style but...NY if anyone wants to know.

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Am I reading that one right, patented 1865?? Pretty awesome. Hopefully someone here can ****** it up.

 

[Clik]

Here's a Simplex going for a good price (I think) but it has a half *** repair. Looks like it was brazed. http://reading.craigslist.org/tls/4357925565.html

 

[drivesitfar]

Zkling: do you have any full size pictures of your old girl? Emmerts are a treat to see and glad you found a way to grab one.

Clik: that old parker isn't a bad vise even though it's missing it's pipe jaws. might be a late 1800's with the old style swivel base on it.

Renn: i paid $150 for my cart without a nice Columbian sitting on it. nice score because my seller said he paid $180 just for the wheels and it's rated for about 4000 pounds.

 

[aaronrkelly]

Ive got this Wilton - no idea which model.

Then I have another I dont have mounted....a Desmond Stevens Simplex 500.

 

[Clik]

Here's one on CL that you big 8" Wilton guys might freak over;

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/4321021268.html

Too far and out of my price range.

 

[drivesitfar]

Aaron: that is a nice Wilton machinist vise and need to know the jaw width to tell you the model #. if it is a 3 inch i think the model # is 643, 4 inch is 644, and 5 is 645 and 6 is 646. i could be wrong, but i also think it was made in USA.

nice stand and did you get the vise like that or did you already spiff it up?

Clik: that big red vise has been for sale for maybe a couple years now.

 

[Filson]

Here's one on CL that you big 8" Wilton guys might freak over;

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/4321021268.html

Too far and out of my price range.

If I'm not mistaken - that's the exact same one that's been on Ebay for some time.

 

[joe.striper]

That thing is seriously cute and quirky.

i looked at this one, it was made 10 miles from me. unfortunately the jaws been welded, it broke behind the replaceable jaw.

 

[Outlawmws]

Found this one on CL. It has an interesting look. Too far from me and not my style but...NY if anyone wants to know.

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That's pretty cool bud, too bad it's so far away from ya. While I'm trying to horde as many Reeds as I can, I've been keeping an eye out for unique vises that you just don't see too much.

Out of curiosity, what are they asking for it?

$125

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/atq/4375452448.html

Old Swivel Vise US Made
E. B. Smith Co, Westfield Mass Patented Aug 1, 1865

Did Parker take Smith over? cause those jaws are definitely Parker!

Hmmm I wonder if Smith is linked to LC Smith (Another shotgun MFG.)?

 

[Filson]

Not too bad of a price, if it's welded though... eh... Why can't people treat **** right? So irritating to hear/see so many cool vises that have been abused.

 

[Clik]

Here's a collection on CL. I don't drive far and shipping heavy vises is probably prohibitive but maybe you experts can review this stuff and edjumacate us newbies.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/tls/4348645820.html

 

[drivesitfar]

need a moving truck and head to this sale. 15 or so decent looking vises, huge Baldor grinder on a stand, an anvil and who knows what kind of tools this person had. too far for me.

 

[Filson]

Here's a collection on CL. I don't drive far and shipping heavy vises is probably prohibitive but maybe you experts can review this stuff and edjumacate us newbies.

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/tls/4348645820.html

Holy ****. I want that grinder! If I were within 400/6 hours of that, I would go clean them out in a heartbeat.

 

[wrenchguy]

$125

http://binghamton.craigslist.org/atq/4375452448.html




Did Parker take Smith over? cause those jaws are definitely Parker!

Hmmm I wonder if Smith is linked to LC Smith (Another shotgun MFG.)?

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I asked the same awhile back.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220573

 

[Fretters]

i looked at this one, it was made 10 miles from me. unfortunately the jaws been welded, it broke behind the replaceable jaw.

That's a damned shame. That could have been a lovely vice for someone.

 

[arnaddict]

Hi all,

New member here. Picked up this Wilton a couple of weeks ago from the leftovers of a marine propeller foundry/machine shop auction. Got a great steal of a deal $10. Some damage (jaw rest broken off) and the jaws were badly beat up, but it turned out well.

Mike

 

[drivesitfar]

well it doesn't look like a $10 vise now. nice job on the restoration and love that workbench you have with all that character.

welcome to Garage Journal

 

[arnaddict]

Do you guys ever post wood working vises? I'm primarily a woodworker and have restored a few woodworking vises as well as machinist vises. I've seen tons of amazing machinist vises on this thread but no woodworking vises. Please let me know if I'm off course by posting this.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Sleipnir]

Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

 

[Craptain]

Do you guys ever post wood working vises? I'm primarily a woodworker and have restored a few woodworking vises as well as machinist vises. I've seen tons of amazing machinist vises on this thread but no woodworking vises. Please let me know if I'm off course by posting this.

Thanks,

Mike

Not at all off course. A vise is a vise in all its forms and purposes. Also vises from other countries. And that wood vise is nice.

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Do you guys ever post wood working vises? I'm primarily a woodworker and have restored a few woodworking vises as well as machinist vises. I've seen tons of amazing machinist vises on this thread but no woodworking vises. Please let me know if I'm off course by posting this.

Thanks,

Mike

That's a great looking vise. I have a Morgan 10A (posted several pages back) that I restored and mounted under my bench. It's invaluable for times that I need a large jaw face area without crushing the work piece. Like you, I'd love to see more woodworking vises.

 

[Itinerant]

Hey Arn, love both vises and welcome to the GJ.


I went to look at a newer 4" Parker yesterday and ended up with this one instead, a 278 also with 4" jaws. The PO had already cleaned it up quite a bit but the swiveling jaw is really tight. Once I get it loosened up a bit I'm just going to mount it up and use it.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

That's a nice one