The VISES of Garage Journal

[bagged89s10]

Nice! Just curious, did you get those from the same place?

No but both on eBay. Paid about $200 each. I'm sure I can flip them for a small profit, hopefully.

 

[trijeff]

Apparently unmarked Coachmaker's vise - anyone have any ideas?

 

[jrobb316]

Apparently unmarked Coachmaker's vise - anyone have any ideas?

Looks like a Parker with the triangular bench mount/jaw support on the bottom where you notch the bench.

 

[trijeff]

I was thinking maybe Parker, too, but don't all Parkers have the unique collars on the front? Picture courtesy of KMScott:



I know the union made ones are different, but still seem to have a front collar on them:



Maybe it is a Prentiss?? I think I have heard of unmarked Prentisses and the tabs look very Prentiss-like, did they ever have a non-meatball handle?

 

[topop101]

Wow. That falls in the category of, "there has to be a better way."

Couple of hard working dudes there.

That is a better way than we have to do out on the job with only a pair of gloves... The video didn't show the swedge being crimped on by a massive hydraulic machine.

 

[bigcaddy]

I was thinking maybe Parker, too, but don't all Parkers have the unique collars on the front? Picture courtesy of KMScott:



I know the union made ones are different, but still seem to have a front collar on them:



Maybe it is a Prentiss?? I think I have heard of unmarked Prentisses and the tabs look very Prentiss-like, did they ever have a non-meatball handle?

The very last run of Prentiss vises had a cylindrical handle but the only problem i see with that vise is the dynamic jaw. The cheeks on that vise are really small, 1-1.5" at the most and none of the big manufacturers scrimped that much on material.

It looks old but really light. Its possible the screw was added later if the factory one broke.

 

[TreePointer]

It's been a while since I posted a photo, so I'll show you the 60" workbench I picked up yesterday for $40. It's not much to look at but it's sturdy and has a really useful 10 outlet power strip on it.

...oh, and this was on the other end:

As you can see, the vise handle needs a repair, but everything moves freely. Two inches. Key = "10 - 79"

 

[bagged89s10]

It's been a while since I posted a photo, so I'll show you the 60" workbench I picked up yesterday for $40. It's not much to look at but it's sturdy and has a really useful 10 outlet power strip on it.

...oh, and this was on the other end:

As you can see, the vise handle needs a repair, but everything moves freely. Two inches. Key = "10 - 79"

ok. YOU ****!!!!!

 

[McBrownie]

As you can see, the vise handle needs a repair, but everything moves freely. Two inches. Key = "10 - 79"

October '79 and a Chicago. Bluebolt will be interested in that one. Really nice find.

 

[topop101]

We had a discussion some time back about shipping vise's. I don't remember who it was but I told them the next time I have to ship one I 'd post up how I do it. I sold this one off cl from KC to Ny....??? Don't ask me how . But any way Here are some photos of how I crate a vise.

I put addition material under the vise to keep the bench cleat off the bottom to prevent damage. It's bolted down using all mounting points. Then I wrap it up to protect the finish. I come by most of this material for free. The only out of pocket cost is the staples , the nylock nuts and some tape. I add a small percent to shipping to cover my actual cost.

It may be over done but to me , the worse thing is to have a quality vise lost due to poor shipping. I do this to save iron .

 

[trijeff]

We had a discussion some time back about shipping vise's. I don't remember who it was but I told them the next time I have to ship one I 'd post up how I do it. I sold this one off cl from KC to Ny....??? Don't ask me how . But any way Here are some photos of how I crate a vise.

I put addition material under the vise to keep the bench cleat off the bottom to prevent damage. It's bolted down using all mounting points. Then I wrap it up to protect the finish. I come by most of this material for free. The only out of pocket cost is the staples , the nylock nuts and some tape. I add a small percent to shipping to cover my actual cost.

It may be over done but to me , the worse thing is to have a quality vise lost due to poor shipping. I do this to save iron .

[emoji106]

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[TreePointer]

October '79 and a Chicago. Bluebolt will be interested in that one. Really nice find.

Thanks. It's funny how things work out. Since having shoulder surgery two months ago, I'm limited to one arm for lifting heavy things for a good while. I was feeling a little bummed about not being able to go after some big iron and other heavy lifting when this little fella turned up--the first baby bullet I've ever seen in person.

Hmm, maybe I should get the other shoulder done, too!

 

[TreePointer]

We had a discussion some time back about shipping vise's. I don't remember who it was but I told them the next time I have to ship one I 'd post up how I do it. I sold this one off cl from KC to Ny....??? Don't ask me how . But any way Here are some photos of how I crate a vise....

Thanks for sharing your packing technique. Looks like it gets the job done with efficient use of materials.

 

[bigcaddy]

So who bought the 5198? I was the high bidder at 3 seconds remaining and them somebody out bid me

 

[jrobb316]

Spectacular final 5 seconds in the 5198 auction. I was tempted to throw in a bid, luckily I would have been blown out of the water.

 

[va.grouseman]

98 Craftsman brought $510.00.---Not bad.


I was high bidder 3 times.---Didn't even come close.

 

[bigcaddy]

Spectacular final 5 seconds in the 5198 auction. I was tempted to throw in a bid, luckily I would have been blown out of the water.

I kinda held back. I didn't want to spend that much but it would of been nice to have the inset badge style one to match my raised letter casting 5198

 

[PinchPoint]

98 Craftsman brought $510.00.---Not bad.


I was high bidder 3 times.---Didn't even come close.

I have three more who wants one!

 

[jrobb316]

I kinda held back. I didn't want to spend that much but it would of been nice to have the inset badge style one to match my raised letter casting 5198

It would be very nice, but now the thrill of the chase can continue.

 

[PinchPoint]

I believe the man who told me he would get it got it.

 

[Shiftless]

So who bought the 5198? I was the high bidder at 3 seconds remaining and them somebody out bid me

Wasn't me!

 

[bigcaddy]

I have three more who wants one!

There are a few kicking around my yard as well

Señor 98 is on the far left. There are more to the family not pictured which brings the total to 9

 

[oldldh]

$ 510.00!!!

Kowabonga, Cowboy Bob!!!

Well, sports fans, now we know what a "ragged, wimped out, Old Piece of S@#t, American iron" is worth...

Something told me it would break the five bills barrier...

So...WHO BOUGHT IT????

I was high bidder three times, but..........

 

[PinchPoint]

Thanks to everyone for the support on my auction. The price will make the chore of shipping a little easier. I will find another one before I grow to old and fragile.

 

[PinchPoint]

It goes to Arlington, MN

 

[PinchPoint]

So it's east coast west coast and smack dab in the middle.

 

[Outlawmws]

Apparently unmarked Coachmaker's vise - anyone have any ideas?

I was thinking maybe Parker, too, but don't all Parkers have the unique collars on the front? Picture courtesy of KMScott:



I know the union made ones are different, but still seem to have a front collar on them:



Maybe it is a Prentiss?? I think I have heard of unmarked Prentisses and the tabs look very Prentiss-like, did they ever have a non-meatball handle?

The very last run of Prentiss vises had a cylindrical handle but the only problem i see with that vise is the dynamic jaw. The cheeks on that vise are really small, 1-1.5" at the most and none of the big manufacturers scrimped that much on material.

It looks old but really light. Its possible the screw was added later if the factory one broke.

I think that IS a Parker, or at least starter out life as one... (maybre the screw got replaced?) (certainly the base plate screams Parker...).

No, not all Parker's, even early ones had the collar. Granted most did; the Trojan series for instance did not.

 

[Craptain]

ALL: anybody have one or seen one of these splicing vises. doesn't seem to be very small either if you notice it's taking up most of the pallet. i'm guessing it was to splice the cable the logger's used, but not sure. any ideas?

Not just heard of one. I have actually used them. Splicing wire is not as hard as it seems. IF you have the tools like that vise. We had 2 of them on one of the ships I worked on.

 

[drivesitfar]

Tree: thanks for posting the video of the guys splicing that huge cable.

Craptain: i bet you have some strong forearms and a good grip if you were wrestling those big cables even if the vise made it a bit easier.

TJ: i would have guessed Prentiss, but as was mentioned the static looks a bit skinny. here's my Prentiss coachmaker's vise for comparison even though mine has the swivel base.

my Simplex looks a bit more like your no name so throwing a couple pictures of it on here too.

 

[CwazyWabbit]

Just to show us limeys had those cable vices to

 

[vintage nut]

I've seen that style of vise referred to a sheetmetal vise too? Actually what yost calls them in the kbc catalog.

Look like they could be pretty handy for lighter finesse work?

you can never have too many tools

 

[drivesitfar]

CW: thanks for another very interesting catalog picture of a cool looking vice and stand. the one i found is a 3 hour drive each way for a Benjamin which i think i'm going to pass on, but if it was the one you just mentioned I'd drive twice that far for it.

 

[Craptain]

Never heard of one, but I just searched and found a video of one being used! Neat.

At 1:30, they move from what looks to be a standard bench vise to a cable vise to close the eye around a thimble.

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That video is not actually splicing it is swaging, though they do make appropriate use of the vise.

This is the splicing method I have done though I never went for speed like this guy. And he is not using a splicing vise.

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[McBrownie]

This is the splicing method I have done though I never went for speed like this guy. And he is not using a splicing vise.

You think that guy in the second video still has both eyes? I hate wearing safety glasses as much as the next guy, but if ever there was a reason, that is it.

Thanks for posting those. Really interesting!

 

[Mark97303]

I haven't posted in a while but I thought this was worth it here's what I picked up today. Numbers under slide are 3-945. How do I interpret that ? It's a number 4. I thought for 75 bucks I could not go wrong. Where is a kid when you need one. Can't get picture flipped over,,, little help. Need to stick to home comp instead of phone.

 

[Mark97303]

Second picture. If you can't be good be consistent.

 

[balane]

Here you go Mark, for people north of the equator.

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[PinchPoint]

March 9 1945

 

[PinchPoint]

5198 box up.

 

[Mark97303]

Thanks!! Balane. Were you at Brooks last weekend by any chance?