Wilton 600 S. J. (Swivel Jaw)

[krieghof]

Hi all, I just picked up a Wilton 600 S.J …(SJ = Swivel Jaw). I don't know much about it. I was wondering if someone could educate me on the history/year it was built and possible value. I tried doing some research on the web with not much success. The vise is extremely heavy (150Lb). If anyone could tell me anything about this piece it would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your help.

 

[warmpancakes]

Pics?

 

[DavidB]

Yes, pics are needed!

 

[warmpancakes]

the one that was on Craigslist Los Angeles?

 

[krieghof]

The Pics.

 

[gilbo]

just know it well built, like your kreighoff,so just run it through electrolysis, and eventually pass it on to the great grandkids

 

[Catalyze]

Congratulations on a very nice Wilton! Unscrew the dynamic jaw out from the vise. On the bottom of the slide you may find a faint date stamped into it. Here is what mine looks like on my 450 Wilton.
View media item 8145Now a question for you. What vise is the Wilton sitting on in your photos?
Craig

 

[gilbo]

Now a question for you. What vise is the Wilton sitting on in your photos?
Craig

that the vise kreighof is referring to that the 600 sj, the big one, the smaller one he has on top is a 400

 

[premierplayer]

swivel jaw or swivel base?

 

[krieghof]

The Wilton 600 S J is swivel jaw and swivel base.
Wilton 400S is for comparative purpose only.

 

[airbuff101]

Krieghof,
Are you sure that lower vise is a Wilton?
I've never seen that type.

Can we see a close up of the markings?
airbuff

 

[gilbo]

Krieghof,
Are you sure that lower vise is a Wilton?
I've never seen that type.

Can we see a close up of the markings?
airbuff

its a wilton , u can see the word wilton in the 1st pic

 

[krieghof]

Airbuff,
Please see the close up photos.

 

[Even 11]

So how much did you have to give for that little guy?

-Dane

 

[airbuff101]

Well I'll be Jiggered!

'tis a Wilton but I have a feeling that it was made for Wilton back then by Parker. Just a feeling though Krieghof and I may well be swatted down as Ignernt by the vise specialists.
Interesting.
airbuff

 

[autopts]

Airbuff,
Please see the close up photos.

Thats a nice vise! That vise might be newer like 1970's or newer when Wilton bought the rights to make that vise from Warren Tool or Ken Tool. Since then, the Columbian vise has had Wilton's name on it.

 

[Catalyze]

Wowzers! That is the first Wilton that I have seen designed like the turn of the century swivel jawed vises like Prentiss, Parker, etc. This forum is a continuing education.
Craig

 

[DavidB]

I never knew Wilton made a style like that though. Cool vise!

 

[dickfawcett]

Does anyone have a picture of a 600SJ vise? I have a Wilton with a swivel rear (stationary) jaw and a swivel base. I have no idea when it was made but it has been in daily use in my shop for about 40 years; maybe a little longer. Still just as good as it was when I got it. I would be happy to ost pictures of my vise but I haven't figured out how yet. Help and information would be appreciated.

 

[franzdom]

I believe the pics are in post #13.
If you want to email the pics I can post them.

 

[oldldh]

Does anyone have a picture of a 600SJ vise? I have a Wilton with a swivel rear (stationary) jaw and a swivel base. I have no idea when it was made but it has been in daily use in my shop for about 40 years; maybe a little longer. Still just as good as it was when I got it. I would be happy to ost pictures of my vise but I haven't figured out how yet. Help and information would be appreciated.

Ask and you shall receive---


Behold---


A "Double Swivlin' B@#tard"---


The middle photo shows it as a "No 60"...

 

[H2ED]

Hello, I am new to this but I also have a Wilton 600 S.J. vise. Could anyone tell me where I might find new jaws for it? Thanks