CwazyWabbit
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That is an interesting one, it's offset about half to maybe 2/3's or the jaw wish unlike the full width of the Dawn or Fortis.
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SignalZero
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Thanks. I knew this would be the place to get more info.
I plan to restore it, but it may be a little while before I get to it.
Nice find with that Reed made Craftsman.
My signature line has a link to my 5186 restore (your vise's swiveling sibling).
Thanks. Your detailed thread about the restoration of your 5186 is where I found a lot of the info on mine.
Nice vise and good deal. That's a 3.5" jaw vise right? Pretty similar to my 4" Reed 104R
Yes, it's a 3.5". Your Reed looks amazing. Thanks for posting the pic. Info on mine was kind of scarce just browsing Google. It's nice to see a pic of the original Reed design.
phayzer5
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Here's my CL find... took home a Made in Japan Craftsman a few days ago for $15. No issues that I could find apart from the slightly bent handle and some surface rust. Guy said it sat in his grandpa's carport for 20 some years with barely any use. Now it's going to sit in my garage and get plenty 
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Yes I was thinking that. I've home made a few thread chasers before. First I have to find out what size that actually is.
SignalZero
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Wow. That's the same color scheme I was thinking about doing with mine.
Looks great. Cool to see another 5180.
wrenchguy
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Here's the Parker I'm working on in semi gloss black. Since I'm putting copper jaws on it, I thought to do the lettering in copper leaf. Looks pretty good. The stuff you paint on to stick the leaf to is called size. It's close to water, so more care in application than paint. I used dollar store makeup sponges for this and makeup brushes for the leaf, which you press on and then brush away the excess. The makeup sponges are also what I used for paint lettering on the Records posted earlier.
Thrumcap
nice, real nice
scooternut
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signalzero That is "smoke grey" oil based rustoleum brushed on to the 5180
Jrobb, my 2C arrived with the swivel bolt missing! EOC Jason sent me a cad drawing of his to copy and ritzblitz made me a new one. However, there was no issue with the static threads. You'd be best to ask someone on this board to mail you a tap to borrow, or at the very least grind off a slice in the bolt you plan on using as another member suggested. The 2C's lines are imho the very sexiest made. It is what I envision when I picture a combination vise, absolutely quintessential! Please proceed with care
On sunday I will take the bolt to ACE and see if I can determine what the thread pitch is. Its got to be like 9/16 or 3/4 or something like that. I'll buy a bolt and slot it 4 times with my cut off wheel and wire wheel the bolt to make a nice thread chaser. I will start it from inside the static, where the slide goes, to chase the threads backwards and hit the damaged ones last. The threads are there, just a little gnarled up. With straight threads I think the original bolt should go in without issue, if It doesn't i'll have to get a die. I've repaired far worse looking stuff than this, so i'm not too concerned about it.
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drivesitfar
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JRobb: keep an eye out for this socket so you can remove the bolts that are slotted in the future. again nice that you found a Reed C series vise.
ALL: anybody want to say which Reed C series vise i should mount to my steel (non welding) bench? i managed to carry the 4C from my car about 100 feet to the bench and not sure i could have carried it much farther in the heat today. pushing it out of my storage on the cart i didn't really get to feel the weight of it. i'm leaning toward the 4C. thoughts?
ALL: anybody want to say which Reed C series vise i should mount to my steel (non welding) bench? i managed to carry the 4C from my car about 100 feet to the bench and not sure i could have carried it much farther in the heat today. pushing it out of my storage on the cart i didn't really get to feel the weight of it. i'm leaning toward the 4C. thoughts?
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Drives, I can't imagine carrying a 4C anywhere! I think I dragged mine to a rolling cart in separate pieces and then off loaded them directly to the already awaiting corner of my bench. I'm still after a 3C if anybody wants to sell me one they can pm me with they're price and pics. I can't remember if you have the complete collection like a few of these guys do? Your 2C looks similar to the style of the one that was just picked up for $60, cast in jaws, single swivel hold down? Nice iron
mike_paxton
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bgarrett:
Looks like Funk Forging started in 1925 and changed names to Funk Linko, Inc. in 2004
Cole vise what made in Chicago Heights, IL and your Funk Forging one was also from Chicago Heights, IL and looks to be made the same.
BTW, think your missing a metal box that main screw goes into and allows vise to rotate 360 degrees.
Mike
topop101
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Here's my CL find... took home a Made in Japan Craftsman a few days ago for $15. No issues that I could find apart from the slightly bent handle and some surface rust. Guy said it sat in his grandpa's carport for 20 some years with barely any use. Now it's going to sit in my garage and get plenty
Phayzer I wouldn't be afraid of that Japanese vise. They have done top quality work for many decades now. The Chinese , however, is a different story.
topop101
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Drives I think I would go with the 2C. The 4C seems a bit large for the bench taking up valuable work space. Just my thoughts.
joe.striper
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GETRIDAONE
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Joe, Are you into the beer already.
CwazyWabbit
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Lol, I did think about posting that earlier I'll accept vises by way of compensation for the treasonous acts of your forefathers
I'll accept vises by way of compensation for the treasonous acts of your forefathers Thank you! Can you describe or show a picture of the box? I can go back to the estate sale today and look for it
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drivesitfar
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Steelkit: i'm also missing the 3C because i have another member holding a 1C for me to pick up or have shipped. thanks for sympathizing because the 4C isn't a little thing.
TOP: I'm leaning towards the 4C on this bench because i'm building a couple smaller steel welding benches i think i'll make a trailer hitch type attachment for the 2C to use on them.
Thrum: i forgot to mention that the copper leaf on the lettering and paint job you did on your big Parker was and is amazing. nice work and is the AS #79 on the list next or at all?
BG: here's a Cole vise with a drill press attachment to also look for when you head back to the estate sale. i'm not a huge fan of these vises, but some of the guys like them.
ALL: Happy Independence Day and i'm sure the English were happy to get rid of us so they are happy too.
TOP: I'm leaning towards the 4C on this bench because i'm building a couple smaller steel welding benches i think i'll make a trailer hitch type attachment for the 2C to use on them.
Thrum: i forgot to mention that the copper leaf on the lettering and paint job you did on your big Parker was and is amazing. nice work and is the AS #79 on the list next or at all?
BG: here's a Cole vise with a drill press attachment to also look for when you head back to the estate sale. i'm not a huge fan of these vises, but some of the guys like them.
ALL: Happy Independence Day and i'm sure the English were happy to get rid of us so they are happy too.
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Mark in Indiana
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Here's one.
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scooternut
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Taking a 2nd look at this Reed, or 3rd look... I don't see many Reeds this old and own 2, but I cannot find one anywhere on the internet with handle ends like this. They are ALL round balls unlike this one. This handle cannot be factory Reed in my mind. Raises other questions.
Fretters
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If we hadn't parted ways, you'd probably be akin to that insane relative which we keep locked up in the tower, out of everyones sight, by now.
drivesitfar
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SN: it's not a factory made handle, but it looks like it's working and is pretty stout. that Reed 206 probably weighs close to 140 pounds so guessing that a prior owner bent the old handle tightening something with a pipe on the end of the handle and then replaced the handle. i have a 106 with a piece missing on it's jaw i'm looking for some welding skills or it's replacement dynamic.
that isn't too bad of a price for a big old Reed (1920's to 1940's version). look for cracks, welds and brakes though before you buy it if you are thinking about it.
Fretters: how is our old girl doing up there in the tower?? Cheers and here's to you and all our English friends.
that isn't too bad of a price for a big old Reed (1920's to 1940's version). look for cracks, welds and brakes though before you buy it if you are thinking about it.
Fretters: how is our old girl doing up there in the tower?? Cheers and here's to you and all our English friends.
Fretters
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Lol, I did think about posting that earlier
Still wouldn't make up for dunking the tea.
joe.striper
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Joe, Are you into the beer already.
Got in a 2 AM from a wedding. Got up at 7am, still drunk so maybe I still am in the beer! I saw the pic and I liked it so I it goes. I did sell my Wilton CO today so I am happy! Celebratory beer seems in order don't you think?
bagged89s10
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I got beer! Happy 4th of July!
McBrownie
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Drives, I think either would work just fine. How is the height of the jaws on that 4C? Is it something you can still work with? If not, then I vote for a shorter pedestal stand for the 4C and the smaller one on the bench. It's a good problem to have.
Outlawmws
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Latest Hollands from a block sale:
A little 13-1/2H (3-1/2" jaws)
A little 13-1/2H (3-1/2" jaws)
phayzer5
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It does have a well-worn barcoded sticker on the anvil that says Made in China [emoji38]
bagged89s10
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Latest Hollands from a block sale:
A little 13-1/2H (3-1/2" jaws)
Nice. I think there is the same model on eBay .
CwazyWabbit
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Very nice, I picked up what I think is a Hollands the other day as well.
Haven't had a chance to take a decent picture of it yet but this is the one from the ad
Haven't had a chance to take a decent picture of it yet but this is the one from the ad
twertsy
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bigcaddy
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Very nice, I picked up what I think is a Hollands the other day as well.
Haven't had a chance to take a decent picture of it yet but this is the one from the ad
That's an early Hollands with the Pat'D "keystone" logo on the dynamic jaw. That's a good find!
McBrownie
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It only took a year, but i finally finished my Prentiss No. 19. It was an ebay find for $40 including shipping and was from my Mom's hometown.
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Here it is after some parts from the good Reverend and a 3:1 Liquid Asphaltum (Gilsonite) to Boiled Linseed Oil finish. I wanted to go with an original finish for a change and it's like painting with driveway sealer, but once it hardens, it's pretty durable.
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Now to re-stain the deck.
Before:
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Here it is after some parts from the good Reverend and a 3:1 Liquid Asphaltum (Gilsonite) to Boiled Linseed Oil finish. I wanted to go with an original finish for a change and it's like painting with driveway sealer, but once it hardens, it's pretty durable.
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Now to re-stain the deck.
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