The VISES of Garage Journal

[Gerard]

Picked up a Prentiss Bulldog 264. Vise is in decent shape with no damage or welds.

I saw that listing (not very far from me) and noticed it was removed pretty quickly. I have a 264 already so I wasn't looking to buy it myself. Can't say I'm surprised to see that someone on here snagged it. The smooth jaws are an interesting rarity and look factory or very precisely crafted. Mine has the typical serrated jaws. Overall similar condition, but mine does have some saw marks on top of the dynamic jaw. I hope you really enjoy yours.

Here's a picture of mine as found. Unfortunately i haven't had a chance to do much with it yet because of my current living situation, but hopefully soon I will be able to post it again cleaned up and mounted.

 

[Madrona]

It looks like some serious hoarding going on around here.

 

[jakemac]

It looks like some serious hoarding going on around here.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

[meatsis]

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Lately theres been more and more people crying and complaining about vise and anvil collectors.

 

[Bcom]

Vises----you have so much stuff,is there room to walk in your shop?

 

[jakemac]

Of course there's room to walk in his shop. You put one foot on this vise, then the other foot on that vise, then step onto the anvil, then over to ......................

 

[mike_paxton]

VISEs:

When I look at your pictures, it's almost like looking at a smorgasbord when I'm real hungry!!!

Thanks for sharing you knowledge, collection and pics with us here, as it is appreciated.

Mike

 

[Tonellin]

Of course there's room to walk in his shop. You put one foot on this vise, then the other foot on that vise, then step onto the anvil, then over to ......................

I'm just hoping that his shop is on the ground floor

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

I think the term Hoarding has gotten a bad rap, the Hunt brothers were hoarding silver back in 1979-80 who wouldn't want to hoard that shinny stuff. Now if your hoarding cat turds you probably need to get help. Vise's if I had the space and money I would be hoarding vises anvils drill press guns etc etc. Keep up the hoarding Vise's and keep sending the vise ****

 

[jimreed2160]

Hoarding is a harsh term. My shop is a shelter for orphan tools. I save them from rust and abuse, provide them a warm dry spot to be, and then clean them up so they can go back to work. So "hoarding" is a little harsh; "Rehabilitation enterprise" is a kinder term.

 

[Brorex]

I finally got around to making my first vise handle. I had some 1" ball bearings that I was going to use but killed 3 center drills and gave up on that not sure what the material is, I could cut it with carbide tooling but drilling into it was impossible with the bits I had atleast (tried HSS, & HSS Cobalt) I don't have any carbide drills. Anyways I used a piece of 1" stainless, center drilled, turned down just enough to true up and make sure my center hole was perfect. Turned out ok. I'd rather have the ball bearings but this is functional atleast. The rod is 1/2 stainless

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[Shiftless]

Borex:
Very nice work on that handle. You can make one for me anytime!
But have you ever hurt your hand by letting a handle slip down and pinch your thumb between the handle end and the nose of a vise?
I bet I am not the only one to experience that event.
Rubber washers will add protection if you intend to use that vise.
Just my $.02

JimReed:
I agree with your redefining the often maligned term "hoarding"
EXCELLENT!
(BTW, I only have 30 vises). But before joining GJ I just had 2

 

[Craptain]

Good job on the handle Brorex. I would be very happy if I could make one half as good.

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[Outlawmws]

Heavy O-rings may prevent a painful blood blister at some point; other than that looks great!

 

[G-ManBart]

I finally got around to making my first vise handle. I had some 1" ball bearings that I was going to use but killed 3 center drills and gave up on that not sure what the material is, I could cut it with carbide tooling but drilling into it was impossible with the bits I had atleast (tried HSS, & HSS Cobalt) I don't have any carbide drills. Anyways I used a piece of 1" stainless, center drilled, turned down just enough to true up and make sure my center hole was perfect. Turned out ok. I'd rather have the ball bearings but this is functional atleast. The rod is 1/2 stainless

Very nice vise, and solid handle to go with it!

 

[Bcom]

Hey guys , ive just come across an 8" Columbian with swivel base for sale. Seller didnt say much more that that. How much should i expect to pay for this tank if its in fair shape.

 

[Brorex]

Thanks guys. I will add the o-rings never thought about that.

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[trijeff]

Borex:
Very nice work on that handle.!

Agreed!

(BTW, I only have 30 vises)

It's so funny how this board will change ones perspective and we now think "only" having 30 means we do not need to be in Visaholics Anonymous ... I love it!

 

[drivesitfar]

Shift: i thought you only had 12 vises? i think it's time for a new family photo when you get the Reed 406 up and dusted?

BRO: i have yet to buy finger savers, but i can guarantee you that once you pinch your finger you'll wish you had. some of the guys buy colored O rings that i think are made for trucks, but there are lots of options.

nice work and love the pictures of it on the lathe!!

ALL: i probably won't ever have as many vises as VISES and a few other guys, but i don't know if i'll ever get down to 30 again either. i just need to keep most of them out of the easy site of my bride (management) and all is good.

 

[schor]

Would this be a bench vise or a vise/bench?

https://scontent-lga3-1.**.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/16787917_10154270567575233_1556901608_n.jpg?oh=cdaa0e06e242627ebb9ff3de440a0838&oe=58A66A0A

 

[Shiftless]

Drives:
Twelve was a LONG time ago...like maybe a whole YEAR...

tj:
I agree with you.
Like many other things, the concept of having a LOT of vises, or even "too many" vises, is a relative term.

Bcom:
Dont get too excited until you clear up a common misconception held by many sellers that an 8 inch vise means that it can open up to grip something that is 8 inches in size.

 

[jakemac]

Would this be a bench vise or a vise/bench?

https://scontent-lga3-1.**.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/16787917_10154270567575233_1556901608_n.jpg?oh=cdaa0e06e242627ebb9ff3de440a0838&oe=58A66A0A

Put a motor on that baby any you could ride it around the work space.

 

[joe.striper]

Had one of my new contacts come by with these two beauties...an early Parker 271 1/2 and a Parker 973 1/2. Very happy with both. Just look at that condition!

Almost every 271-272 I've found has had the back of the static, behind the swivel jaw, broken off.

I'm thinking of just dipping them and then BLO and baking them. they are so pristine.

 

[joe.striper]

Put a motor on that baby any you could ride it around the work space.

Jakey is your computer fixed? i've missed you on here!!

 

[jakemac]

Bought a new (to me) iMac, the Mini couldn't be recovered, but still use the iPad most of the time.
Check back a few pages, I scored a nice (once it's cleaned up) Reed 102-1/2 off eBay recently and if you check out my Projects thread, you'll see I finally got that Speedaire wired and running.
Otherwise, I haven't had much time to spend in the shop lately.

Edit :
I forgot how fast this thread moves. It was almost 30 pages ago. Check out post #'s :
51716
51745
51750
51758
51775
51835 (pics)

 

[schor]

Put a motor on that baby any you could ride it around the work space.

The vise would be the motor mount.

 

[Hondo78]

Jumbo Vise is an "L S Starret CO" from Athol Mass USA. Just roughed out the vise mount over the weekend, looks great total mass is likely 200 lbs once bolted together

 

[tool_scrounge]

Hey guys , ive just come across an 8" Columbian with swivel base for sale. Seller didnt say much more that that. How much should i expect to pay for this tank if its in fair shape.

Last one i saw was $500 in fair condition about 7 years back. I passed. Today there is even more interest so that price is probably reasonable.

 

[mcmlvif100]

I finally got around to making my first vise handle. I had some 1" ball bearings that I was going to use but killed 3 center drills and gave up on that not sure what the material is, I could cut it with carbide tooling but drilling into it was impossible with the bits I had at least (tried HSS, & HSS Cobalt) I don't have any carbide drills.

Most common bearing material is UNS 52100 with a Rockwell hardness on the order of HRC 60. Was (a long time ago) a bearing design and application engineer for what is now a division of Timken.

A nice bearing materials reference table is in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_(bearing)) (near the bottom of the page) if anyone's interested.

 

[drivesitfar]

ALL: if i had a shop like VISES or a house full of vises like ZOOMIE does i'd post up a few more vises, but almost as soon as i buy them they disappear into a corner or shelf or under a bench.

anyway my ROCK ISLAND MAGNET i've been trying to get from GMAN finally came home and it even came with a REED one attached to it.

here's the Rock Island 574 4 inch and it came home with a REED 204. surprisingly i think the Rock weighs a good 15 or 20 pounds more than the REED does and i had to pay more for the REED.

 

[Bellaireroad]

I think the term Hoarding has gotten a bad rap, the Hunt brothers were hoarding silver back in 1979-80 who wouldn't want to hoard that shinny stuff. Now if your hoarding cat turds you probably need to get help. Vise's if I had the space and money I would be hoarding vises anvils drill press guns etc etc. Keep up the hoarding Vise's and keep sending the vise ****

How did that work out for the Hunt Bros?


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[jakemac]

ALL:
anyway my ROCK ISLAND MAGNET i've been trying to get from GMAN finally came home and it even came with a REED one attached to it.

I was trying to build a Reed magnet, but it shorted out my cash magnet.
Now, both are broken.

 

[Madrona]

ALL: if i had a shop like VISES or a house full of vises like ZOOMIE does i'd post up a few more vises, but almost as soon as i buy them they disappear into a corner or shelf or under a bench.

anyway my ROCK ISLAND MAGNET i've been trying to get from GMAN finally came home and it even came with a REED one attached to it.

here's the Rock Island 574 4 inch and it came home with a REED 204. surprisingly i think the Rock weighs a good 15 or 20 pounds more than the REED does and i had to pay more for the REED.

I saw that on Craigslist for $85. You must have paid that since it wasn't even listed 2 days?

 

[RG Rude]

I saw that listing (not very far from me) and noticed it was removed pretty quickly. I have a 264 already so I wasn't looking to buy it myself. Can't say I'm surprised to see that someone on here snagged it. The smooth jaws are an interesting rarity and look factory or very precisely crafted. Mine has the typical serrated jaws. Overall similar condition, but mine does have some saw marks on top of the dynamic jaw. I hope you really enjoy yours.

Here's a picture of mine as found. Unfortunately i haven't had a chance to do much with it yet because of my current living situation, but hopefully soon I will be able to post it again cleaned up and mounted.

I like the smooth jaws. I'm just going to clean this up and oil it. I drove too far for it but I really wanted it.

 

[VISEs]

My FPU's


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[wrenchguy]

My FPU's
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i got some 4 parts if u need anything.

 

[VISEs]

i got some 4 parts if u need anything.

Very kind of you to offer. I do need some
Parts for 2 of these. Let me check exactly which parts.

Thanks again


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[mlisac]

I just want a magnet.

The big vises will elude me for a while. I picked up this Rock Island 72 today. I think this will be my first flip.

 

[sandman54]

Just a little eye candy.

 

[trijeff]

Love that H18 Sandman, but I think my favorite has to be the P58 on the RR stand