The VISES of Garage Journal

[va.grouseman]

Chevychuck,---I like the old organ donor, Lazarus effect, process.---Just shows you those old Chicoms are worth keeping around for something.

Don't have much info about those Circle D's.---You can find another one on Page 162,--Post 3238.---Also find discussion on the Circle D in the----[Another Vise ID Help - "D" Vise],---- thread.

 

[jreb10]

Just listed on eBay for local pickup. 5" Desmond Stephens swivel vise Buy It Now for $130.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Machinists-Swivel-Bench-Vise-Desmond-Stephen-USA-Made-/271784946974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f47a52d1e

Anybody near Newnan Ga?

 

[ticki2]

There are similar ones in the UK made by Fortis, but more substantially built. Also one by Noveto.

Any pictures of them ?

 

[CwazyWabbit]

Any pictures of them ?

The ones I've seen pictures of are







These are just ones I've seen pictures of on the internet, however I may have one of each of these coming my way as part of a vice job lot

 

[Outlawmws]

Was that directed at me?
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4656326&postcount=25526

Nope, Chevy: but he had fixed it by then... Sorry for the confusion

 

[chevychuck]

Nope, Chevy: but he had fixed it by then... Sorry for the confusion

I was wondering if you were talking to me. O well we got it straight now.

 

[CwazyWabbit]

Anyone know what colour Fortis vices were originally painted?

 

[balane]

Anyone know what colour Fortis vices were originally painted?

I've only seen one in original paint and it was kind of a darkish kelly green. Fairly close to this;

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[FMC1959]

Chevychuck,---I like the old organ donor, Lazarus effect, process.---Just shows you those old Chicoms are worth keeping around for something.

Don't have much info about those Circle D's.---You can find another one on Page 162,--Post 3238.---Also find discussion on the Circle D in the----[Another Vise ID Help - "D" Vise],---- thread.

VA, what is your secret recipe for searching? This is an incredibly big thread with closing in on 1300 pages. You have a knack for finding posts and pictures; are you using the GJ search, Google, Bing.....how are you doing it?

 

[CwazyWabbit]

Cheers Balane, might be getting one or two soon and fancied painting them the right colour.

All the pictures I could find looked to have been repainted.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

This could be the CL deal of the day.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/tld/4904196082.html

Did anyone here get the Parker sales brochure from E Bay yesterday ?

 

[bl00]

Dang, I didn't even see that brochure. I just tried saving and blowing up the pics, but I can't make out any of the weights/sizes. Maybe whoever bought it will scan and post it up.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

I had the same idea but they were to small. It would be nice to have all of them in one place like the ad has.

 

[joe.striper]

This could be the CL deal of the day.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/tld/4904196082.html

Did anyone here get the Parker sales brochure from E Bay yesterday ?

Yeah, the Bronx.. I won't pick a vise there!! You may never come home!

 

[oldldh]

I know some of you really like Reeds...

Listed on Ebay as "Vintage Reed DP-50 Bench Machinist Vise..."

$99.00 Buy It Now---with free shipping...

Has 5" jaws...

I didn't know Reed made these, but what I don't know would fill the ocean...

 

[jakemac]

Leave it to Oldie to find one in Arrest-Me-Red.

 

[va.grouseman]

Previously posted by FMC1959.

VA, what is your secret recipe for searching? This is an incredibly big thread with closing in on 1300 pages. You have a knack for finding posts and pictures; are you using the GJ search, Google, Bing.....how are you doing it?
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No recipe, no secret.---I just use the vise index in the----[Vice Repair 101], thread.---Starts on page 2, then jumps to page 5, then jumps to page 22.

 

[va.grouseman]

Here's one you don't see every day.---A Prentiss Parker Bulldog.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-192...670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc35fbae
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Just confirms what I've always suspected.---Some of these major players collaborated from time to time.

 

[topop101]

Heres another vise Im working on. When I got it one of the mounting ears was broken off. So I took my old chinese vise and cut the anvil portion off of it, then shaped it too match the others with my bench grinder. I preheated the pieces in the oven then welded them together with my mig. Ive still got a little more shaping to do to make it match the others then drill the mounting hole.

Interesting idea. Can't wait to see the finish product. Still can't believe that Dayton was broke in shipping. I was in such nice shape on line. Had to make you just sick when you opened it up... Did the seller ever help you out?

 

[McBrownie]

Here's one you don't see every day.---A Prentiss Parker Bulldog.

Just confirms what I've always suspected.---Some of these major players collaborated from time to time.

I think that's a plain old Number 19 swivel jaw. The bulldogs didn't have swivel jaws as far as I know. I also believe that Parker bought Prentiss at some point in time.

Now, about that price. I got a Number 19 from eBay in the same condition, minus the swivel jaw pin, for less than $40 and that included shipping. It's a nice vise, but at over $250? Pass!

 

[taumac]

I think that's a plain old Number 19 swivel jaw. The bulldogs didn't have swivel jaws as far as I know. I also believe that Parker bought Prentiss at some point in time.



Now, about that price. I got a Number 19 from eBay in the same condition, minus the swivel jaw pin, for less than $40 and that included shipping. It's a nice vise, but at over $250? Pass!

I'll agree... That's a later model No 19. The lettering and pin on side makes it a newer model. I got mine for $30 IIRC


Have a good one, Gerard

 

[autopts]

I just bought this vise. Anyone live near this location, I'll sell it to you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Purpo...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf3e37bae

 

[rmalkow2]

I just bought this vise. Anyone live near this location, I'll sell it to you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Purpo...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf3e37bae

Holy ****! I wish I did cause I would gladly double your money?

Wait!! Second chance. He still has the China vise available for $30.

 

[autopts]

Holy ****! I wish I did cause I would gladly double your money?

Wait!! Second chance. He still has the China vise available for $30.

I'm expecting a refund at any minute. I did send him a note previously to relist that vise. I'll see what happens

 

[autopts]

I just bought this vise. Anyone live near this location, I'll sell it to you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Purpo...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf3e37bae

This could be the CL deal of the day.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/tld/4904196082.html


Must be a nasty divorce goin there

 

[oldldh]

Nick, did your "I can't screw this fellow this badly morals come to the fore???"

I saw that earlier, but the Bronx is a tad too far, even for a ten buck Wilton!!!

 

[autopts]

Nick, did your "I can't screw this fellow this badly morals come to the fore???"

I saw that earlier, but the Bronx is a tad too far, even for a ten buck Wilton!!!

As usual, I have the best intentions of hopefully selling it so one of our members that lives close by or handing someone a crisp $50 to get it and box it up. I would pay shipping on top of that of coarse.

 

[Tbyrd13]

 

[va.grouseman]

Previously posted by McBrownie.

I think that's a plain old Number 19 swivel jaw. The bulldogs didn't have swivel jaws as far as I know. I also believe that Parker bought Prentiss at some point in time.
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Just a common number 19.---Nooo.---I'm pretty sure that's a Union Parker Prentiss Bulldog Swivel Jaw.---Don't break down my Golden Calf Sir.

 

[drivesitfar]

VA: i agree with McB that the Prentiss #19 isn't a Parker. or tell us why you think so. also since it's only a 4 inch wide jaw and the back slide has a crack in it i'd say $50 to $75 at best for it.

I think you best keep looking for the golden calf.

cheers

Autopts: so the ex wife wont ship the $10 Wilton and nobody wants to risk their life heading into the Bronx? it did look good on paper though.

CW: so do you try to buy a vise a day?? you've shown some great vises since you joined our forum and this thread.

 

[454ragtop]

Previously posted by McBrownie.

I think that's a plain old Number 19 swivel jaw. The bulldogs didn't have swivel jaws as far as I know. I also believe that Parker bought Prentiss at some point in time.
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Just a common number 19.---Nooo.---I'm pretty sure that's a Union Parker Prentiss Bulldog Swivel Jaw.---Don't break down my Golden Calf Sir.

VA, you mean like this one http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3960228#post3960228
Think these were from after Parker bought out Prentiss?

 

[CwazyWabbit]

CW: so do you try to buy a vise a day?? you've shown some great vises since you joined our forum and this thread.

Lol, I think it's more I try every day to NOT buy a vice

Those last two I posted pictures of aren't mine but I am about to buy one of each type.

I've agreed a price on a few vices that I will be collecting soon once myself and the seller can agree a time......

 

[millipede]

What color should I go with for my Columbian vise restore? Light Grey with teal letters/numbers. Light blue/black letters/numbers, or black, with teal letters/numbers. Help me to decide! Thanks.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

millipede, Go with the color you mentioned in your first post.
Light Grey with teal letters/numbers. You could spend days looking at different color combos on this vise thread and still wish you had done it in another color.

 

[Scimonetti]

 

[WhoWhatNow]

I saw this for sale locally for $90 and thought it was cool.
I don't plan on buying it as I just bought another vise yesterday (pics soon)
Edit, here's an ad from a 1955 popular mechanics

Would you pick it up and ship it to me?

 

[millipede]

millipede, Go with the color you mentioned in your first post.
Light Grey with teal letters/numbers. You could spend days looking at different color combos on this vise thread and still wish you had done it in another color.

Ain't that the truth! Thanks for your response.

 

[WhoWhatNow]

Yeah sure, email just sent to seller

Thanks! PM incoming.

 

[joe.striper]

I just bought this vise. Anyone live near this location, I'll sell it to you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Purpo...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf3e37bae

call/email/text me. i may be able to pick it up and/or buy it from you on Thursday on my way back from PA if I have room in my pickup after getting all my new **** (specifics deleted due to the CL deal protection program) .

get me an address, before I commit I want to google the address....

 

[454ragtop]

call/email/text me. i may be able to pick it up and/or buy it from you on Thursday on my way back from PA if I have room in my pickup after getting all my new **** (specifics deleted due to the CL deal protection program) .

get me an address, before I commit I want to google the address....

Address shown in this ad, don't know how accurate it is http://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/tld/4904180522.html