The VISES of Garage Journal

[Clarkmag]

I bought a bench at the old Boeing Surplus store 15 years ago for $75 to get the Columbian 504 vise that was attached.

Today I saw on this forum that the 604 was the same thing but swivels, so I got one off Ebay for $150 TYD.

Before the Columbian I broke vises all the time. I think it is going to outlive me.

 

[bagged89s10]

Haha, someone from GJ recently sold one for $350.

https://m.facebook.com/Madeinusatoo...=1570570019920788&comment_tracking={"tn":"R"}

I don't think I got the full $350 for it but probably $300.

 

[bagged89s10]

Here's the 3 of them together

I should have got on the ferry to buy that one. Nice collection meatsis!

 

[sandman54]

Good morning all, i just landed a little york vise which was in need of a bit of repair. my question is are these what the infamous wiltons were copyed off of ? they are from the ole country, metric

 

[GETRIDAONE]

York is the one Wilton copied. If it has a swivel base it uses carriage bolts for the lock so those are easy to replace. I not sure about the screw and nut (STD or Metric) ? They are good vises !

 

[sandman54]

yeah even the carriage bolts are metric, thanks for the quick reply .

 

[meatsis]

I should have got on the ferry to buy that one. Nice collection meatsis!

Thanks bagged.
Yeah I hate driving to Long Island because of the traffic. But luckily it wasn't far out into the island. It was about an hour and 20 min from my job. And then about and hour and 1/2 to get home. I left work early and missed all the traffic. It was well worth the drive.

 

[KMScott]

Good morning all, i just landed a little york vise which was in need of a bit of repair. my question is are these what the infamous wiltons were copyed off of ? they are from the ole country, metric

Sandman What do you need to know, I am only missing the York 100 (4 inch).

 

[Boatman53]

Here is a little Chas Parker I cleaned up and painted a while ago, didn't see the flaw till I was doing the final touches. I wonder how many were made before the flaw was discovered. Can you find it? It's a model #102.

Jim

 

[Tedley]

Crown Chicago pipe vise my wife bought me at at a yard sale Saturday...

I saw a few images from an auction site but found little else searching with my only known parameters.
It's easy to become lost and sidetracked with all the vise information on this site, and I never did find anything relative here searching here but I must've enjoyed trying for about half an hour or two last night..[emoji15]

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[Blue Frog]

Here is a little Chas Parker I cleaned up and painted a while ago, didn't see the flaw till I was doing the final touches. I wonder how many were made before the flaw was discovered. Can you find it? It's a model #102.


Jim

Jim ,

I'm not well versed in finding flaws in vises, but I do recognize a familiar Stanley chisel in your post. Wonder where it came from?

Also, I believe many members here would appreciate seeing your creative mount for the Versa Vise.

Blue Frog

 

[Bobioz1]

The U is upside down on that Parker. I saw one marked CHARS. PARKER once.

 

[Outlawmws]

The U is upside down on that Parker. I saw one marked CHARS. PARKER once.

Some of the letters are misaligned and poorly spaced also. I'd guess the pattern had the letters falling out a lot and was basically worn out where the letters attached.

 

[Boatman53]

Yes the 'U' in USA is upside down. I'll get to the Versa Vise in a couple of days. I actually have quite a few to share. I might have a problem, but if this thread is right I'm in good company.

Jim

 

[KMScott]

Here is a little Chas Parker I cleaned up and painted a while ago, didn't see the flaw till I was doing the final touches. I wonder how many were made before the flaw was discovered. Can you find it? It's a model #102.
Jim

I was thinking the collar looked different, is their a thin blade pulling the dynamic jaw support back? A front or angled picture of this would be nice to see. Nice vise Jim.

 

[Blue Frog]

I just scored another unusual small vise.

It is a Pinchbug vise made by Akron Wrench and Vise Company. It has 2 1/4" width jaws, with replaceable jaw pads. The original paint color appears to be a silvery-bronze. There are some remnants of burgundy paint in places, but I cannot tell if these are from a repaint that later flaked off or paint splatters to which many old tools are subjected.

The vise body can be attached directly to the mounting post where the jaws are vertical and can be pivoted around the post to any desired angle. It can also be attached to the 90 degree bracket, which again can be pivoted to any angle. The vise itself can also be pivoted about 30 degrees or so.








Blue Frog

 

[rmalkow2]

Cool vise and piece of history Blue Frog. Just when I start thinking they all repeat themselves someone on here finds a totally different brand and design.

 

[Outlawmws]

I'm guessing that is before the Versa Vise. VERY Cool!

 

[naturalgas]

Guys, is a Parker U8A worth $60? Found local and that's what he wants.


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[Outlawmws]

There were hundreds of different Parker models, and many are worth that or more if the condition is OK. (not broken or welded)

Pics?

 

[FMC1959]

I was thinking the collar looked different, is their a thin blade pulling the dynamic jaw support back? A front or angled picture of this would be nice to see. Nice vise Jim.

I was looking in the same area as Kevin, not so much the collar but the lead screw. Most Parker's I have seen are usually the round meatball, like older Reed & Athol vises, or the cylindrical head on later Parker's. This the ball looks more egg like, as in many Prentiss vises.

 

[KMScott]

Some of the real old Parker's had the tear drop meatball ends. Check out the Parker 79 (6-1/4 Jaws) compared to the Prentiss 58 spindle ball ends almost the same size, these are large. The first pic's are what seems to be a Parker or a vise made by Parker that has no markings, this vise was posted awhile back.

 

[Boatman53]

Nice find on that adjustable vise Blue Frog, I like it.
Here is the Versa Vise you asked about.
When I first got the vise with its usual base I was going to mount it on a piece of plywood 'cause it wasn't an everyday vise and I didn't have a place nor did I want it permanently mounted. Instead I made this up. Turned from a rod that matched vise needs. The 3/4" threaded section can drop into any dog hole on my bench.

Jim

 

[meatsis]

I just scored another unusual small vise.

It is a Pinchbug vise made by Akron Wrench and Vise Company. It has 2 1/4" width jaws, with replaceable jaw pads. The original paint color appears to be a silvery-bronze. There are some remnants of burgundy paint in places, but I cannot tell if these are from a repaint that later flaked off or paint splatters to which many old tools are subjected.

The vise body can be attached directly to the mounting post where the jaws are vertical and can be pivoted around the post to any desired angle. It can also be attached to the 90 degree bracket, which again can be pivoted to any angle. The vise itself can also be pivoted about 30 degrees or so.








Blue Frog

Great find blue frog. Ive never seen one of those. How does the tilt feature work? how does it lock into position?

 

[Blue Frog]

Great find blue frog. Ive never seen one of those. How does the tilt feature work? how does it lock into position?

The seller stated that he had only seen one other, so it's somewhat unusual (I wouldn't call it rare without more research).

I haven't received the vise yet, but as soon as I do, I'll post more pictures and describe how it works.

Blue Frog

 

[drivesitfar]

Clarkmag: even big old COLUMBIAN vises won't take a beating with a BFH or being used like a press in case that is how you broke all the other cheaply made import vises you've owned. treat it like a vise that was built to be a third hand and buy a press and have a piece of RR track for beating on stuff handy and you can pass that old Columbian on to your grandkids.

also welcome to the forum and you might be a neighbor

BlueFrog: i'm not a huge fan of open screw vises, but i do like that one. VERY INTERESTING design.

ALL: speaking of open screw vises i got in a little debate with a member a year or maybe two ago that i shouldn't grease my open screw vises (or tell members to is more likely the case) and i should be oiling them. anybody have a preference? no matter which one i'd use i'd still throw a rag over the vise when not in use and over the screw if i was cutting or filing stuff in it's jaws. any thoughts or does it REALLY MATTER?

 

[bluebolt]

TysonH Sweet Job on that Wilton!

Honza nice score on the C0!

 

[Boatman53]

I made the mistake of greasing the screw on my Emmertt vise because it is mostly enclosed. It has a double start thread so it is a fast screw but that translates to slipping when greased. Now when I clamp something it want to unscrew itself. I literally have to hold the handle to keep something clamped. Not fun. If it was a regular single thread screw it might not be a problem but in general I don't recommend grease.
Jim

 

[Ridjobradi]

I picked up a Reed 2C to go with my Reed 4C. It's one of those situations where it showed up when I was no longer looking. I bought some equipment from a boat repair shop that just closed and they told me to look around to see what else I was interested in.



It is replacing a Wilton 645 that I will clean-up, repaint and try to trade / sale.

 

[va.grouseman]

Blue Frog, you got lucky on that one.---Only 2 bids, if that is the one that sold on EBay.---I might have given you a run for that one if I had of seen it.---I'm glad I didn't, I've got more pressing priorities at the moment.---If I had of seen the Pinch Bug, my addiction would have kicked in I'm positive.---Good score.---Odd is always good, and I'd say it was rare until someone proves otherwise.

 

[cweidert03]

Yep


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[FMC1959]

Some of the real old Parker's had the tear drop meatball ends. Check out the Parker 79 (6-1/4 Jaws) compared to the Prentiss 58 spindle ball ends almost the same size, these are large. The first pic's are what seems to be a Parker or a vise made by Parker that has no markings, this vise was posted awhile back.

Got it

 

[mike_paxton]

The seller stated that he had only seen one other, so it's somewhat unusual (I wouldn't call it rare without more research).

I haven't received the vise yet, but as soon as I do, I'll post more pictures and describe how it works.

Blue Frog

Blue Frog:

I like that Vise as well and will look fwd to pics of it posed in various positions, to get a better understanding of what all it can do.

Good buy!!!

Mike

 

[sector9]

Finally found a nice vise in great condition on my local craigslist

Wilton bullet with a static base and 5" jaws. Date code for 1975

Previous owner said he got it from his grandfather. He sprayed it with a coat of primer

 

[bluebolt]

Picked up this Wilton 744 for $30, still has the finger savers!

 

[jreb10]

Today I finished up this Parker 104. I think this vise dates to the 1920's or early 30's. It has the round handle spinner instead of the later cylinder.

Under the dirt it was in remarkably good condition. Just a few dings here and there. It has the original handle retention spring. Even the slide looks very good.

I found an old advertisement that said these vises were painted green, so I went with a flat spruce green. I took a chance and decided to highlight the lettering in gold. I was worried that it would look too garish, but instead it is rather subtle.

 

[KMScott]

Nice job jreb. I love that style and size of vise. How are the jaws? Are they hand filed serrations or smooth. I like your color choice and the gold lettering is just right.

Has anyone seen a vise like this this foot operated one. Called a Browns Foot Lock Vise. It has a heavy anvil and looks like it opens up pretty far. Has pipe jaws to. That is Texas in the background.

 

[IHmachinery]

Today I finished up this Parker 104. I think this vise dates to the 1920's or early 30's. It has the round handle spinner instead of the later cylinder.



Under the dirt it was in remarkably good condition. Just a few dings here and there. It has the original handle retention spring. Even the slide looks very good.



I found an old advertisement that said these vises were painted green, so I went with a flat spruce green. I took a chance and decided to highlight the lettering in gold. I was worried that it would look too garish, but instead it is rather subtle.

Looks beautiful! Very nice job.


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[IHmachinery]

Finally found a nice vise in great condition on my local craigslist



Wilton bullet with a static base and 5" jaws. Date code for 1975



Previous owner said he got it from his grandfather. He sprayed it with a coat of primer

A very nice find!


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[jreb10]

Nice job jreb. I love that style and size of vise. How are the jaws? Are they hand filed serrations or smooth. I like your color choice and the gold lettering is just right.

The jaws were pretty well fitted at the factory. Not quite up to KMScott standard, but pretty good.



I think they may be hand serrations, but I am not sure. They are not deep, and judging by the good condition of the vise I don't think they were worn down by use.