The VISES of Garage Journal

[dutchgray]

Dutch: nice Woden vise and i didn't know that they made a quick release version too. do you like the Woden's, Parkinson's or the Record's quick release better or are they the same design?

AFAIK they all use the same quick release design, this is the first quick release vice I have had my hands on (well I have a Record that gas had its quick release removed), its very smooth in operation. I like this one and think it will go on the bench at some point.

 

[econotrk]

can you share any pictures of the one you are looking at?.

Drives, I had it in my hand and left it behind. It's at a friends shop, didn't get any pics for now. I was surprised how heavy it seemed. After reading all the posts about them I gained a higher appreciation of the 51xx series.

I did find this Chas Parker 974 the other day for $70, jaws are in very nice shape. Fully plan on restoring it, but I do kinda like the grungy look it has right now.

 

[Mk3Mike]

I don't usually go out of my way to pay for vises, but this one kinda found its way to me. It has 6" jaws and no markings on it (that I can tell). There's a pin for the swivel base that locks into a few set positions. It's huge. Must weigh at least 100lbs. I'll post more on it later when I get it to my shop, but any idea who made it and when it's from?

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Mark it's a fixed base machinist vise.

Dan

WOW! That changes things. 75$ may be a deal. Sorry, I thought it was a woodworking vise when I googled the number. You may have a good deal there. Please show pictures when you can.

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Well I'll have to keep my eyes open. I really don't know what to look for in a vice. Any one thing I should look for does or don'ts?

There are over 1200 pages of vise knowledge here to wrap your mind around. There are some links at the beginning of this thread that will give you some information about vises. Also, I posted some tips on buying vises on the "Vise Repair 101" thread; Page 6, Post 106.

 

[oldldh]

WOW! That changes things. 75$ may be a deal. Sorry, I thought it was a woodworking vise when I googled the number. You may have a good deal there. Please show pictures when you can.

The Craftsman 5191 is a nice thing to have bolted to your bench...

4" and weighs 53 pounds...

Any of the 51XX series are keepers...

 

[joe.striper]

Won this Woden 3 1/4" on ebay and went and picked it up, got the military crow's-foot / broadarrow and 1957 stamped into it.
View media item 47528View media item 47529View media item 47530Was not cheap and the jaws are narrow but its nice, Weighs 17kg or about 38lb.

Now that is cool!

 

[joe.striper]

I don't usually go out of my way to pay for vises, but this one kinda found its way to me. It has 6" jaws and no markings on it (that I can tell). There's a pin for the swivel base that locks into a few set positions. It's huge. Must weigh at least 100lbs. I'll post more on it later when I get it to my shop, but any idea who made it and when it's from?

I think it is a Prentiss.

 

[joe.striper]

The Craftsman 5191 is a nice thing to have bolted to your bench...

4" and weighs 53 pounds...

Any of the 51XX series are keepers...

Really Oldh, you think those Craftsman 51xx are good? Overrated clones of Chinese vises in my opinion!! What do you think makes them so good? (This should be good)

 

[Saiga]

prentiss

 

[oldldh]

Really Oldh, you think those Craftsman 51xx are good? Overrated clones of Chinese vises in my opinion!! What do you think makes them so good? (This should be good)

It don't swivel, Grasshopper...

You're always pointed in the right direction, if you don't swivel...

Swivlin' B@#tards are confused...

And you're pulling my chain...

Which is not a nice thing to do, to us senior citizens...

One should respect the elderly...because...if you're lucky, you might be one, someday...

 

[balane]

It seems to rain Versa-Vises at my house so here's another. I wanted to see what they looked like in any color but red so my last one was green. With that out of my system this new one is back to red and, boy-howdy, is it red! This thing just lights up my garage it's so bright. Definitely the first thing you notice when you walk into the room. It started in fantastic condition, a real light user, so the end product easily turned out nice imo.

.

 

[Saiga]

prentiss

 

[joe.striper]

It don't swivel, Grasshopper...

You're always pointed in the right direction, if you don't swivel...

Swivlin' B@#tards are confused...

And you're pulling my chain...

Which is not a nice thing to do, to us senior citizens...

One should respect the elderly...because...if you're lucky, you might be one, someday...

I don't know Old, I've seen some of those 51xx Craftsman vises and don't they swivel? Just sayin'. I mean for a guy who ISNT a swivelin' *******.

By the way I have my AARP card so I guess that makes me a Swivelin' Senior Citizen (*******)?

 

[scooternut]

Awesome Prentiss Saiga! I love mine, I'm using it very often making knives. Sure wish mine had that graffiti logo though. Mine is unmarked

 

[joe.striper]

prentiss

Cool. Here's my Prentiss #4

 

[topop101]

Lets see if I have figured this stuff out. I'm no puter wiz. But this is the post vise I picked up from a machine shop in KC, Mo. The 80 year old owner is retiring And selling out. I also bought a parker vise along with many other items. He threw in the monkey wrench's for free. Paid 75.00 for each vise. My question is does and one have any info on this post vise maker. The marking are W.T & FC. Only thing I have found is that it may be mid 1800's and english

 

[va.grouseman]

Very nice Balane.---That will make for really good show if it goes to market.

 

[Mk3Mike]

prentiss

No doubt about it. Mine's a Prentiss, too.

Thanks!

 

[Outlawmws]

topop, BS vises are tough to ID. some were made by the BS, and some (I expect/suspect yours) were mass/manufactured. Possibly one of the guys across the pond can ID the initials.

how wide are the jaws, and what does it weigh? price seems decent, but the bigger the vise...

Your Parker Mod No. is throwing me though. that looks like a 974, but it's marked 874?

 

[Outlawmws]

Really Oldh, you think those Craftsman 51xx are good? Overrated clones of Chinese vises in my opinion!! What do you think makes them so good? (This should be good)

Joe the troll, who'd a thunk?

 

[Outlawmws]

Balane; looks great with "arrest me red"

What make/shade is that? (Old will want to know, once he and Joe get done dancin'... )

 

[balane]

Thanks guys. It's Rustoleum Gloss Red Apple enamel. Goes up for sale tonight.

 

[oldldh]

Thanks guys. It's Rustoleum Gloss Red Apple enamel. Goes up for sale tonight.

So that's what a can of "Arrest-Me-Red" looks like...

 

[ganymede]

Sorry if it was already posted but boy would I love to have this...
http://http://m.ebay.com/itm/261727899779?nav=SEARCH

 

[nepbug]

I acquired this today, Rock Island 597. It's a big boy for sure. I had to load and unload it using an engine hoist.

Now that I have it home it seems like it might be too big. Ha! So, maybe I'll restore it and sell it or restore it and trade my dad for his slightly smaller Reed.

 

[drivesitfar]

Nepbug: so tell us where you found that little Rock Island hiding? where are you located because it doesn't say in your profile?

i'm thinking you might own another vise or old tool since you bought a big vise so happy to see you finally joined Garage Journal's forum so you can show us more and maybe ask a few questions.

welcome


EX: any issues with your $25 Reed 2C? yes i still remembered without looking it up that you found one of the nicest Reed vises they make for a pittance. looks great BTW.

 

[oldldh]

I acquired this today, Rock Island 597. It's a big boy for sure. I had to load and unload it using an engine hoist. Now that I have it home it seems like it might be too big. Ha! So, maybe I'll restore it and sell it or restore it and trade my dad for his slightly smaller Reed.

Big dude, that is...

If restoration and resale is in its future, this is a good place to sell it...

Ya Dun Gud, Bubba!!!

Those are thin on the ground...

 

[steelkilt]

Ok, hello all, I just got done completing the "how to trick your Athol vise" thread. So many here were a huge help in FINALLY getting it done! I hope you like it, and if you do please "bump it" up! Here is a teaser:

Athol 614 1/2 Spinner:

 

[topop101]

topop, BS vises are tough to ID. some were made by the BS, and some (I expect/suspect yours) were mass/manufactured. Possibly one of the guys across the pond can ID the initials.

how wide are the jaws, and what does it weigh? price seems decent, but the bigger the vise...

Your Parker Mod No. is throwing me though. that looks like a 974, but it's marked 874?

No, the parker is a 974. The vise is dirty. It was in a working machine shop up until the first of the year. Like many of the vises I have , the ol'timer running the shop is an American classic. The BS vise weighs in at 36 lbs and the jaws measure 4 1/8 ". I truly appreciate the help and the time you have given me and this journal. I have been reading your quotes for several years while learning about vises. I only have about 26 vise but I can honestly say my all time favorite is my next one!

 

[Outlawmws]

Man, that sure looks like an 8 in the pic! Even looks like it has a notch between the loops on the right side! But OK, you have it in front of you...

Great finds!

And yes, I think that sentiment is common in this thread!

You should make it your sig!

 

[Alexbn921]

Thought you guys would get a kick out of this monster. Old Reed 34 6 in combo vise.
Easy over 200lb and no Patents on it. any guess on the year?

 

[Outlawmws]

Around turn of the century. it's a swivel base, and should use a big wing nut on the bottom to lock it into the plate notches.

 

[Alexbn921]

Yep big swivel nut on bottom. Must be pre 1912 patent. Still turn smooth.

 

[topop101]

ok. I'm stumped. Going to look at this in a dairy barn sunday. I need serious info please. There is a parker 974 and a rocky 93 also. The milker want 375 for all but like always , it's not set in stone. Anhttps://mail.aol.com/38890-111/aol-6/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=29911441&folder=NewMail&partId=1y help ?

 

[topop101]

putters give me fits

 

[jrobb316]

ok. I'm stumped. Going to look at this in a dairy barn sunday. I need serious info please. There is a parker 974 and a rocky 93 also. The milker want 375 for all but like always , it's not set in stone. Anhttps://mail.aol.com/38890-111/aol-6/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=29911441&folder=NewMail&partId=1y help ?

Here is my RI 94, paid 80 for it. I also have a Parker 974 I paid 60. Great set of vises, but $375 is probably a little too high, IMO. These purchases were also within the last 6 months, so its not like it was years ago. Found one on ebay locally and the other on CL.

 

[xjbmx]

Ok I'll play. Grabed this today for $32. Either it's a Bison-bial 1250-100 L or a really good copy.

 

[topop101]

Here is my RI 94, paid 80 for it. I also have a Parker 974 I paid 60. Great set of vises, but probably a little too high, IMO.

Kinda what I thought. The strange vise is what he wants the money for. Did you check it out on the other post?

 

[jrobb316]

Kinda what I thought. The strange vise is what he wants the money for. Did you check it out on the other post?

Sorry, I don't know what that one is. One of the experts may chime in on that one.