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Craptain

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Mr_P said:
I could pretend to be retired this week because of recovery from surgery, but due to crutches, my wife discouraged being out and about at Thursday yard sales :-(
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A couple of years ago I was hobbling around on crutches. But I didn't have a wife "helping" so I ended up doing almost as many sales as when I was fit. [emoji106]
More than that the sympathy factor helped getting loading and unloading assistance.

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CRSINMICH said:
I was momentarily disoriented at a garage sale yesterday. The tables were turned and the dialog was reversed. As I walked up the driveway, the nice woman said, “Are you looking for tools? I only have this vise.” When the dizziness subsided I bought it. Only $3
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Are you using that Jedi mind trick thing again????:headscrat:bowdown:
 
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KMScott said:
Nice job Bagged. The new owner will be happy with your vise and the work you did. You put some hours into that one, do you open up the 4 jaw pins or keep it at 13/64 diameter?
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Thanks Kevin. This Parker had rolled pins installed, so I just removed them and reused the same ones. I didn't drill out the holes at all. This one is a late 1940s early 1950s model as it doesn't have the 1930 patent date. Here is an original picture when I bought the vise.
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Thanks CRS. I have an appointment on Monday to confirm PT Days.

BaggedS10, that Parker came out great. About how much profit are you looking to make on that bad boy? I mean, if you're willing to share.

You're time and effort is truly valued on this forum.
 
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bagged89s10 said:
Thanks Kevin. This Parker had rolled pins installed, so I just removed them and reused the same ones. I didn't drill out the holes at all. This one is a late 1940s early 1950s model as it doesn't have the 1930 patent date. Here is an original picture when I bought the vise.
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BAGGED....VERY nice job on the Parker......You are a first class artisan....What paint did you use?......
 
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New vise at a nice price!

It was a kicker in a deal for a new scanner, with a $300 rebate and a $1295 good customer discount.
 

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freudianfloyd said:
I got this vise on Tuesday
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Not the best restore I've ever seen but I will say it looks much better in person than it does in these pictures.
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I was going to buy that vise!!! I was on standby from the seller if deal fell thtough and alas he text me and told me it was sold. Nice grab freudianfloyd.:thumbup:
 
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Hemi49 said:
BAGGED....VERY nice job on the Parker......You are a first class artisan....What paint did you use?......
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Thanks man. Rustoleum hammered black. Carefully baked to cure and clear coated as well. Hammered black is more of a charcoal as you can see.

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New vise at a nice price!



It was a kicker in a deal for a new scanner, with a $300 rebate and a $1295 good customer discount.
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YOU ****! I'm sure you spend a lot with them.


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I saw this today and wondering if it's a real Wilton.
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It's a Wilton tradesman. Looks like it's in good condition. Just missing the sticker which is available from Wilton. Go buy it if it's cheap.



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Keep up the good work Bagged. I'll still be on the hunt in the meantime.
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Thanks. :thumbup:
 
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Screenshot_2015-09-18-23-17-18.jpgReed Manufacturing in Erie, PA has been owned by members of the Wright family of Erie, Pa for many decades.......The family also owns a weekend residence in Westfield, NY which is about 35 miles east of Erie.....I've toured this house a couple times and it is gorgeous.....This picture popped up on Facebook tonight and I thought I'd share it with the fans of Reed vises...
 
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Moondog, YOU ****!!

Bagged, dang dude... You DID that!! :drool:


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Thanks nine4, that is my first suckage on this site. 52.4 pounds for a penny.


Also a sick display of craftmanship Bagged. My hat's of to you.
 
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Californian vise ****. Can you name the vises? I'm working to bring some home. Have any of you ever seen any vise that can dwarf a Wilton C3???????

Last two are my new 3" Holland

Most exciting news is that I have located a 4.5" Yost vise with a rotating body, al la the Parker 474!!! I'm working to acquire it.

More pics soon
 

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zkling said:
Including how to round over edges. :thumbup: :spit: Is TriJeff also a student of yours?
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Nice, nice...:lol_hitti. It is impossible to achieve sharp edges by hand. To do it right you need a mill or shaper. We do our best. I'm working to correct this with a new tool I picked up. We"ll see if it works.
 
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Sometimes we are good, sometimes we are lucky and SOMETIMES WE HIT A HOMERUN!!!! I was cleaning up one of the vise stands and I saw writing under the rust. A little wire brushing later??? Voila!! It reads PARKER MERIDEN CT .......PAT 1863. OH YEAH BABY the vise stands were made by PARKER. WOO-HOO!!!!:willy_nil
 

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Very Cool stands !!!! Good for you :willy_nil
My guess on the ones in the back of the truck are a 956 on the plate mounting and a 976 with no base on the other one.
 
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joe.striper said:
Sometimes we are good, sometimes we are lucky and SOMETIMES WE HIT A HOMERUN!!!! I was cleaning up one of the vise stands and I saw writing under the rust. A little wire brushing later??? Voila!! It reads PARKER MERIDEN CT .......PAT 1863. OH YEAH BABY the vise stands were made by PARKER. WOO-HOO!!!!:willy_nil
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Ok I am going to have to take a ride to get one if there are any good ones left.

:rocker:
 
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