The VISES of Garage Journal
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The real question is ........
Vise's - Do you have a Reed 209 or a Craftsman 5199 in your collection ?
(and are they Arrest-Me-Red ?)
That's a negative. I've been hunting those two for some years now and haven't crossed paths with either. I know where some are but you be better off trying to harvest gold out of Fort Knox.
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Maui
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Vises, your collection is incredible! Do you have photos of any anvils that you could show us?
Does anyone have a photo of a Reed 209 or a Craftsman 5199 that they could post up? An internet search didn't find any.
Maui
Does anyone have a photo of a Reed 209 or a Craftsman 5199 that they could post up? An internet search didn't find any.
Maui
trijeff
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VISEs ... how much do those RR stands weigh? Do you have even an idea of the cost, like even a ballpark? I have no idea of the market prices of the originals, saw two at $1K ea. And they sat forever but eventually sold (not sure of the final price).
P.S. Do you have a Prentiss 98? If yes, on a RR stand, or??
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P.S. Do you have a Prentiss 98? If yes, on a RR stand, or??
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CrotalusAtrox
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There's a local Prentiss No 19 for sale...the seller is asking $60. I see a cracked slide in the rear and possible missing pins/screws (not sure - see pic below), but other than that, is it worth buying? Still usable?
Not even sure that is a crack in the slide could just be a scratch in the paint. $60 is a really good deal if you need a vise and who on this thread doesn't need a vise.
There are 3 versions of the RR stand that I know about, could be more, they range in weight between 800 and 1,000 pounds each.
$1,000 for one of these stand seems the be the new normal. Which is a bunch of **** from a buyers prospective (me). That said I just recently paid $1,000 for one. The guy has two more.....I offered $1,500 each for them and he wouldn't take it.....yet! So I call him every Wednesday at 2:30 just to make sure....ha!
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trijeff
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How many of us do you think it would take ordering one before the price was at or below $1K? Or I guess I should ask how many stands because some may want multiple!!
Outlawmws
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Here is one of my "interesting" vises.
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Now that one is just effing weird!
(I'm all about weird...)
Durasmack
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Hi All!
I have an Athol 924-1/2 Vice that has been laying around my shop for some time. It needs some TLC and a set of vice jaws.
I've done some looking, but don't have all the time it would take to go thru all the great info in this thread! 2559 pages... OMGosh!
In any event, i'll post up a couple pics. Maybe someone can lead me in the right direction.
Oh yeah, it has a broken bolt in one of the chuck jaw mounts.
Other than that, I think with a little TLC and some jaws, I'll be in business!
Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me.
Mike
I have an Athol 924-1/2 Vice that has been laying around my shop for some time. It needs some TLC and a set of vice jaws.
I've done some looking, but don't have all the time it would take to go thru all the great info in this thread! 2559 pages... OMGosh!
In any event, i'll post up a couple pics. Maybe someone can lead me in the right direction.
Oh yeah, it has a broken bolt in one of the chuck jaw mounts.
Other than that, I think with a little TLC and some jaws, I'll be in business!
Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me.
Mike
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I spoke with a foundry today that wants me to bring one to them next week.
After they do there thing I'll report back.
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tdcisco1
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trijeff
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That's great! Make sure to bring the 1,000 pounder
zoomieport
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You've got my attention too, SIR!
oldldh
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www.benchvisesjaws.com
Reverend Scott, of the Church of the Flying Chips, will be glad to fix you right up...
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oldldh
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The real question is ........
Vise's - Do you have a Reed 209 or a Craftsman 5199 in your collection ?
(and are they Arrest-Me-Red ?)
Bad news...
The Craftsman 5199 is a "Delusion" of a Senior Citizen...
As soon as I win the Lottery, Reverend Scott is going to whittle me one out a large chunk of billet steel...It may even have a rotating jaw...With all of that, I would "Guesstimate" that it would weigh in excess of 180 pounds...That's some kind of serious for a 6" vise!!!
Double Swivlin' B@#tards are OK...
Now, where the hell is that 209????
Like your color choice!!!
drivesitfar
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VISES: thanks for posting the INTERESTING ONES and if you have time and a lot more to post you won't hear any complaints from me and maybe anybody here.
GOOD STUFF
also about the big RR stands you can PM me even though i don't own an 8 inch vise i might some day. also i know there is at least one member here that drives freight for a living or Fastenal has pretty decent rates. Or maybe you can just load up your trailer and meet some of the guys that are GJ MEMBERS that own a big of old steel and a trophy one to mount on your custom stand.
I've been saving a few tons of steel for when somebody around me agrees to cast a 10 incher that might weigh 500 pounds cause i think that 695 pound RR Pittsburgh vise still needs to be the biggest one for the hunt.
cheers
ALL: ANYBODY NOT LIKE VISE'S VISES (VICES) he's been posting? or maybe a few more KUDOS are in line to get him to dig out a few of the BIG UNS.
have a great weekend everybody
GOOD STUFF
also about the big RR stands you can PM me even though i don't own an 8 inch vise i might some day. also i know there is at least one member here that drives freight for a living or Fastenal has pretty decent rates. Or maybe you can just load up your trailer and meet some of the guys that are GJ MEMBERS that own a big of old steel and a trophy one to mount on your custom stand.
I've been saving a few tons of steel for when somebody around me agrees to cast a 10 incher that might weigh 500 pounds cause i think that 695 pound RR Pittsburgh vise still needs to be the biggest one for the hunt.
cheers
ALL: ANYBODY NOT LIKE VISE'S VISES (VICES) he's been posting? or maybe a few more KUDOS are in line to get him to dig out a few of the BIG UNS.
have a great weekend everybody
ssffnomad
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Kudos. The amount of quality USA Vises and misc. you guys have is crazy. Kudos.
Bcomp
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Vises--- more pics of cool stuff please
^^^^This^^^
Yesterday I got a unique opportunity to go picking at Philippe Klinefelter's shop in Austin, TX he is one of the most famous and talented sculptors in the US. He wanted me to come by and purchase his grandfathers power hammer (which I did plus a few more things)
Long short is this vise was sitting in his shop. It instantly gave me zipper burn and I knew I wouldn't be a complete man without it so I started inquiring about it.....he told me no way no how would he sell it to me or anyone. So I left without it. Bummer! But then he called me today and said that he slept on it and wanted me to come back on Monday to pick it up! ZIP A DEE FREAKING DOO DAH DAY! I'm crazy excited!
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Loydski29
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Vises your collection is amazing thanks for sharing. You have also peaked my interest on the RR stands I have a reed 107 that would look good sitting on one!
Bcomp
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Vises------ Do you sell tickets to let people take a tour of ur vise collection? Maybe have a gift shop available too where you can sell mini Prentiss vises for $5?
Vises------ Do you sell tickets to let people take a tour of ur vise collection? Maybe have a gift shop available too where you can sell mini Prentiss vises for $5?
Y'all are welcome to come tour my shop anytime. And maybe………
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Bcomp
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I want a swivel mini Prentiss!! If youre located close,maybe within 200mi id come and take the tour
Bcomp
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My God youve got some awesome stuff! And everything looks nearly new!
Amen!
And I must add this. A vise mounted on a workbench is good and useful. But a vise mounted on a stand, any stand will do, is really functional and perfect!
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Bcomp
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KMScott
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Vises you are awesome, a breath of fresh air. Thanks so much for allowing all of us to enjoy your collections and feel your passion. Keep me in mind with those stands. Keep up the good work.
Thanks oldie for the good words. First I got's to see a pic of the 5199 vise you talking about that you want built. You got one.
ssffnomad
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So as I can barely keep track of this Vise foolishness, it's like trying to paddle upstream. To keep up, not happening. Grandkid is over kickn me azz.
Joined awhile back . May have previously posted my first couple Vises . Don't remember. Recently learned from nice GJ folks how to post pics from Dumb Pad.
Joined awhile back . May have previously posted my first couple Vises . Don't remember. Recently learned from nice GJ folks how to post pics from Dumb Pad.
zoomieport
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I have several... How much do you want to spend?
Take care!
Mike
Bcomp
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I have several... How much do you want to spend?
Take care!
Mike
Say what? You have a bunch of mini swivel prentiss vises? I thought you only had a mess of baby bullets?
ssffnomad
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I've never had a chance to buy one otherwise I would for sure.
That's a beauty! Congrats on that one
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zoomieport
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Say what? You have a bunch of mini swivel prentiss vises? I thought you only had a mess of baby bullets?
The one thing you are 100% correct on is "I HAVE A MESS"!
LOL!
Grancuda
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I picked up a big Reed MFG Co vice a year ago from a silent auction up at my work to the employees. Surprised I picked it up for only $50. It's nice & heavy, also picked up the table with 1" steel top for $80. It will all be going up to my new pole barn shop in the next week or so.
Not sure of the Reed vices but it was cheap enough & it's a nice heavy piece.
Not sure of the Reed vices but it was cheap enough & it's a nice heavy piece.
Bcomp
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I do! The Versa Vise is pretty cool IMO.