The VISES of Garage Journal

[meatsis]

Meatsis: does your big Yost vise have a swivel jaw because it's hard to tell in the picture? is it a 7.5 inch wide jaw? interesting if it's a Yost because it looks identical to a Prentiss #23. i know it's not easy to pull out those big guys for pictures so if you have any other pictures of it to post from all sides that would be great. thanks

Get: cool looking little vise and it looks like it works too. did you do the restoration. WELL DONE.

great sense of humor and timing too.

Drives, yes it is a swivel jaw. And yes you're right it looks exactly like a Prentiss. it even has the same pull up pin design for the swivel base. I don't remember if its a 7 or 7 1/2 inch jaw. But it is a model # 78 1/2. Ill try to get some more pics. it might take awhile because like you said its not easy moving these big guys around. speaking of moving them around, I pulled the parker 958 out of service last night and put her to rest on the lower shelf of my main bench. In its place went the freshly cleaned Athol 628.

 

[GlugGlug]

I am considering a Reed vise. It is a bit out of the way and I can only see it by taking a trip to visit family and making a detour.

After much phone conversation and questions about condition, cracks, etc, the seller finally revealed it has a small "test weld" on it. He thinks someone was testing their welder. He sent a pic. I see very little penetration by that bead weld, but I also see porosity and voids around it. I also see primer sprayed over that area. There's obviously more to this than a test weld.

Structurally, I don't think that area is terribly critical. I don't *think* it junks the vise, but that is why I am posting. An inspection of the inside of the bore for cracks, penetration, grinding, etc, is key.

Thoughts appreciated!

 

[meatsis]

Here the Athol in its place

 

[meatsis]

Heres another shot

 

[IHmachinery]

Heres another shot

Looks 'majestic'!


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[IHmachinery]

I am considering a Reed vise. It is a bit out of the way and I can only see it by taking a trip to visit family and making a detour.



After much phone conversation and questions about condition, cracks, etc, the seller finally revealed it has a small "test weld" on it. He thinks someone was testing their welder. He sent a pic. I see very little penetration by that bead weld, but I also see porosity and voids around it. I also see primer sprayed over that area. There's obviously more to this than a test weld.



Structurally, I don't think that area is terribly critical. I don't *think* it junks the vise, but that is why I am posting. An inspection of the inside of the bore for cracks, penetration, grinding, etc, is key.



Thoughts appreciated!

Hard to imagine there would be a crack in this location. And as you said, doesn't look like much penetration. I would guess some goof decided to see if his newly acquired buzz box could weld cast. If the price is right, and this is the only issue, a bit of grinding and then filler before paint will make this blemish disappear.


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[drivesitfar]

Glug: you might be reading too much into that weld splatter. to me it looks like a boot print on top of the weld splatter so maybe it's sitting on the floor and the owner tied his shoe on it. any full pictures of the vise and which model is it would depend on whether or not i'd take a road trip for it.

Meatsis: love the pictures of the big Athol sitting ready to work in your shop. thanks for the information on the big Yost swivel jaw and whenever you have time (and energy) to post more pictures that would be great. thanks

BTW it looks like you might need a lift table for all those vises you own that are over 150 pounds. my back is still sore from moving my Reed 4c last week when i picked it up and moved it 100 feet to my honda from my shop and then another 50 feet into my garage. i'll have to weigh it because i can't recall if it was 170 or 190 pounds and not sure i could move your Athol 628 in one piece by hand.

 

[meatsis]

Drives, I was able to move in one piece. But only with the help of my engine hoist.

 

[GlugGlug]

Meatsis: The patina on that beast is incredible.

Thanks for the quick feedback on the vise. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't stepping into something. Maybe someone beat that corner up using it as an anvil and then tried to do some filling. Why they'd leave the turd, I can't fathom. It does mean I need to be extra careful going over the vise.

 

[drivesitfar]

Meatsis: i noticed the engine hoist and ****** jack combo under and above your big Parker so figured the Athol might have had some help other than you lifting it. i guess a 300 pounder might be a little hard just getting in and out of my honda in one piece even if i buy a lift cart. i have a pallet jack style lift that works well for some stuff, but i like the idea of a cart for some heavy stuff. was the stand under the Athol the one you had the Parker on and was the bolt pattern the same or did you have to make a new plate for it?

WELL DONE SIR!! (and yes i'm fricken jealous)

 

[drivesitfar]

Glug: as many vises as i've bought i still get fooled now and again (not much anymore because buying less) because some of those old welders were amazing with their skills. bring a brush and some simple green or WD 40 for a quick cleaning and take the dynamic all the way out and look inside where the main screw is and check the vise nut and inside of the static too if you have time.

what model is that Reed? if it's a C series and has a few flaws and the price is right i might accept them more so than just a regular 3 or 4 or even 5 inch one.

good luck

 

[meatsis]

Meatsis: i noticed the engine hoist and ****** jack combo under and above your big Parker so figured the Athol might have had some help other than you lifting it. i guess a 300 pounder might be a little hard just getting in and out of my honda in one piece even if i buy a lift cart. i have a pallet jack style lift that works well for some stuff, but i like the idea of a cart for some heavy stuff. was the stand under the Athol the one you had the Parker on and was the bolt pattern the same or did you have to make a new plate for it?

WELL DONE SIR!! (and yes i'm fricken jealous)

Yes that's the stand that the parker was on. If you look close you'll notice the Athol isn't actually bolted down yet. That's because the bolt holes hang over the edge of the plate. So I will have to either make a new plate for it or weld a bigger plate on top of that one and drill the holes accordingly.

 

[bluebolt]

Wish me luck! That is all I am saying for now!

 

[drivesitfar]

Meatsis: i'm sure you'll figure out something for the Athol mounting before you let it drop on your foot (or maybe entire leg with a vise that big). good luck

BB: Luck and are you fishing for the BIG UN TODAY??

 

[GlugGlug]

Meatsis: i'm sure you'll figure out something for the Athol mounting before you let it drop on your foot (or maybe entire leg with a vise that big).

I was thinking anyone who sits on that stool is a goner!

 

[zoomieport]

Here you are zoomie

oldldh, I can't help what vices go on in the dark !!

Thanks GET!

 

[wolf_from_wv]

I modified a drill press vise to hold circuit boards...

 

[CwazyWabbit]

I quite like that Wolf, perhaps a ball vise would be even nicer for that?

 

[GETRIDAONE]

First up is a Reed 404 swivel jaw with a naked housing and painted top and bottom. I thought I would try something a little different. The handle had two bends in it so I made a new one.

Second is a Paramo No. 6 in silver blue instead of the traditional blue on the English vices.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

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You really work up a thirst while working on those 8" vises. It

 

[drivesitfar]

ALL: anybody own or know who made this vise and what it's highest and best use was made for?

Get: well done on the handle. did you do it on a lathe or do tell either here or on the 101 thread when you get time.

 

[a_thiel24]

I got this Wilton vise. It was on eBay and I threw a bid in at the end that I didn't think would get the job done, but it did. $27.47 shipped.





Needs a new retaining clip. Is that what its called?



It's pretty ugly but the terrible secondhand paint job should clean up pretty decent.

So does anybody have any information on this? I can't find any stamps on it. I'd like to buy a new retaining clip and a name plate. The name plate on it seems almost like a sticker. Anybody know where I could get parts?

Thanks!

 

[GETRIDAONE]

You can use a C clip and a thin washer on the screw. I not sure about the label ? Wilton might still have them but not likely.

 

[Outlawmws]

I modified a drill press vise to hold circuit boards...

Wolf, Panavise makes a few different PCB vises specific for the job. You can often get them for pretty reasonable used. They come with the ball adjuster mentioned.

 

[va.grouseman]

Drive, did you happen to get a profile shot of that vise or were those pics sent to you?

 

[drivesitfar]

VA: sadly those are all the pics i have so far. it sort of looks like it might be missing a swivel base doesn't it? it also looks maybe European? i'll try to get a few more pictures, but i don't own it so we'll see how that works.

24: since your Wilton is a light duty open screw vise you probably don't need the missing swivel's base and you can mount it with 2 screws. there are many options for a the holding clip and one member found one at Ace hardware for his vise last week. just know that all Wilton vises are not created equal and their bullet line and C series vises are the ones more sought after and more expensive. since that vise is fairly common you might be able to find another that you can use for parts or use this one for parts for the new one.

good luck

 

[bluebolt]

Wish me luck! That is all I am saying for now!

No joy yet

 

[Shiftless]

a_thiel24:
Yes, as GET said, the little clips are usually stocked in little drawers at a good ACE hardware store or other "real" hardware stores. When I was repairing my SEARS vise, I found that an E clip worked fine and only cost 25 cents. C clip, E clip, whatever you can find that fits. The thin washer might be harder to find. You might have to make it up yourself. It doesn't have to be really beefy. The only stress is force needed to open the jaws.
More guidance is available on the vise repair thread.

bluebolt:
Best wishes on your quest. Many of us know the feeling of being on the verge of a smokin' hot good deal.

 

[wolf_from_wv]

A different type of vise...


I needed a quick vise to hold XLR microphone connectors while I soldered wires to them.

I drilled 3 sizes of holes, cut the boards through the holes, then used threaded inserts with thumbscrews to fasten it back together.

 

[KM223]

I got this Wilton vise. It was on eBay and I threw a bid in at the end that I didn't think would get the job done, but it did. $27.47 shipped.





Needs a new retaining clip. Is that what its called?



It's pretty ugly but the terrible secondhand paint job should clean up pretty decent.

So does anybody have any information on this? I can't find any stamps on it. I'd like to buy a new retaining clip and a name plate. The name plate on it seems almost like a sticker. Anybody know where I could get parts?

Thanks!

$27 shipped! What a great deal!

 

[rusty65]

Picked up another vise off eBay a Wilton 4in (12-68 date code) model 101028 the model after the 9400 but before the 400s as you know it. I got this one for $60 bucks but had to go pick it up which was a 2 hour drive but worth it to me. The vise has its usage marks but is still in very good shape and not rusty really.

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[ffast65]

Need some help with an early reed 106. she is degreased on outside, derusted, primed, and painted industrial gray enamel. I was just going to clean the lead screw the spindle nut before relubricating with some moly grease. When I removed the collar, and then the spindle, I was surprised no bronze washers were on either side. Is this normal for reeds?

or should I be putting one under the head, and then under the collar when I reassemble? I am planning to use this one, so want it correct as jaws and rest are in pretty good shape for its age/prior use.

also, how do you get the end balls off the handle? they are lose/spin free, and the handle is bent in two areas. I would like to straighten

 

[joe.striper]

Just finished this Wilton C1. It is a 1984 vintage. I just dont like this 2 piece dynamic jaw design.

This is done in Hammerite green. I was able to save the label. Customer had the vise. He's Irish and wanted it green.

 

[Outlawmws]

Joe, that came out nice!

What's that thing next to it in pic one? a light?

 

[JB1989]

Hi, just joined the forum because my neighbor recently picked up a vise from a garage sale. He was hoping to find out more about it but hes older and doesn't own a computer so I'm trying to help him out. This is one of the few pages that comes up when searching for info.

Its a Parkinsons ball base vise. Picture of the vise is attached.

Anyone here know much about these? When they were made, what it might be worth?

He said he paid $25 total for the vise, a craftsman tool box and an old drill press.

 

[Outlawmws]

Your neighbor made out like a bandit!

 

[Shiftless]

Rusty:
Nice score!
You got that on eBay so there were millions of other users who could have bid just as easily as you and thousands who lived near enough to pick it up without such a long drive.
Where were the other GJ guys near Chicago?
I am shocked that nobody outbid you. That vise is worth way over a hundred bucks. I would pay $60 for just the base and I bet others would too.

 

[autopts]

Just finished this Wilton C1. It is a 1984 vintage. I just dont like this 2 piece dynamic jaw design.

This is done in Hammerite green. I was able to save the label. Customer had the vise. He's Irish and wanted it green.

Awesome restoration Joe!

 

[JB1989]

Your neighbor made out like a bandit!

Yeah he did. He already sold the tool box to someone for $150. I wish I had that kind of luck with garage sales.

 

[autopts]

I got this Wilton vise. It was on eBay and I threw a bid in at the end that I didn't think would get the job done, but it did. $27.47 shipped.





Needs a new retaining clip. Is that what its called?




It's pretty ugly but the terrible secondhand paint job should clean up pretty decent.

So does anybody have any information on this? I can't find any stamps on it. I'd like to buy a new retaining clip and a name plate. The name plate on it seems almost like a sticker. Anybody know where I could get parts?

Thanks!

I might have a swivel base for that beauty, I think Wilton called it a Triple Duty