Outlawmws
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K-Ranger, I'm leaning to a 249X. Certainly it's Pre-war as they switched to the cylindrical main screw head about then.
The VISES of Garage Journal
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Thrumcap
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Dutch
I'm on it.
: seriously, that's a new one on me too. I have a No. 16 Pocket catalog rev 1962 and that is not in there. It is not in my 1921 catalog either. I would be happy with a sighting of a Record 508 1/2 or 518 1/2Thrumcap
Athol 624 Vise Restored
Just finished restoring an Athol 624 vise. For 30 years this was my beater vise that sat in the corner of the garage. I got it out recently and decided it wasn't getting enough respect and restored it. It will be promoted to my lathe tool bench. Notice the buttress threads and spring loaded spindle. People have said that Athol vises are very good, but have a rough finish. That was a spot-on observation in this case. I used body filler on it. Every time I have used body filler, the results have been disappointing considering all the work required. But it is just a vise and it looks good. Vises in general are very crude pieces compared to a watch or a gun, so you are not going to be a happy vise collector if you expect perfection.
Just finished restoring an Athol 624 vise. For 30 years this was my beater vise that sat in the corner of the garage. I got it out recently and decided it wasn't getting enough respect and restored it. It will be promoted to my lathe tool bench. Notice the buttress threads and spring loaded spindle. People have said that Athol vises are very good, but have a rough finish. That was a spot-on observation in this case. I used body filler on it. Every time I have used body filler, the results have been disappointing considering all the work required. But it is just a vise and it looks good. Vises in general are very crude pieces compared to a watch or a gun, so you are not going to be a happy vise collector if you expect perfection.
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Shiftless
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Bill:
Yep, Athol vises are among the best ever.
Next time instead of body filler try 2 part epoxy putty.
Yep, Athol vises are among the best ever.
Next time instead of body filler try 2 part epoxy putty.
joe.striper
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topop101
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I have a 5"er... 99 pounds! and hardly a scratch.
IHmachinery
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Vintage: looks like the little trio are waiting for a bath and some repairs and spiffing up. saving the big un for a later date?
thanks again for coming down to lighten my load a little bit and can i ask you to bring a trailer or a bigger truck next time?
seriously a fun couple hours and hope dad likes his stuff too.
Ross: probably made in Taiwan and looks like it could be mounted as a swivel or non swivel. not an expensive or rare vise, but sounds like it's doing it's job. just curious how you are using it since you have i mounted on a 2 by? with a little searching i bet in your area you can find some good old USA made vises that won't break your bank account if you might want an upgrade to your old imported one.
Dutch: so you post a picture of a vise that you'd need to have a bridge crane to move and you bought one you can put in your hand. i'm looking forward to the next posts where you post a catalog page of a little one with a lot of pictures of the actual Record with the 12 inch jaws. OMG that looks huge for an English made vise.
anybody wonder why our grand parents and parents hit vises with sledge hammers. take a look at that ad and it wasn't the only one. of course you are not suppose to hit the vise, but then again accidents happen and mis hits were very common hence so many broken vises.
ALL: i drove 4 hours at 3am to avoid traffic to pick up this little Reed 106 on it's stand where it's been sitting for over 30+ years in a custom fab auto shop. finally a Reed 106 without a missing, replacement or bent to **** handle. in pretty decent shape and just need to file the back of the dynamic a bit and clean it to get it apart and clean and grease and put it to work. since i couldn't get the dynamic out of it to move it and i left it on it's stand it wasn't too hard getting it in my Honda with help from the prior owner, but it when i lifted it out by myself without dropping it there was a little effort on my part involved cause i didn't have my lift available.
Very nice!
And I don't think my wife would be too happy if we came home with an even bigger load
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vintage nut
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Today's project. A few hours welding and a 10# box of rods later it's done. Just needs a final clean up and paint. 7.5" peter Wright will be living on it. Included a picture of it on for the test fit before I welded everything.
All together including the vise it will weigh somewhere between 600 and 700 pounds. Should be pretty solid.
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All together including the vise it will weigh somewhere between 600 and 700 pounds. Should be pretty solid.
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trijeff
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Boy, you don't waste any time Vintage Nut!
vintage nut
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I had the afternoon free, and I've been wanting a vise outside for ages. Don't exactly like using the cutting torch inside, or doing a lot of grinding right beside the mill. Figured I'd get it done
A bit more to do tomorrow. Welding on a pipe and bedding the bottom of the leg in lead. Then clean everything up with flap and wire wheels.
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meatsis
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I've got a real nice 985 also. Even better I have this swivel version 995 in almost new condition. It's hefty for a 5" vise at 112 lbs. and a real pleasure to use.
vintage nut
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The saw horse was something my dad built years ago. They used to look a lot nicer but have lived outside the last 10 years.
The Morgan is definitely a nice little vise, and in great shape. I have the 6" version on my bench, and I think they would look great together.
My favorite of the lot is probably the American scale. Its in good shape, apart from the chunk missing. Be a good little project. It's definitely a solid vise, probably weighs close to double what the Wilton does. Never seen another 3" that comes anywhere close
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SRU1436
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Damn, that this is hella nice. I just got a 994, I hope it cleans up to look that nice.
Outlawmws
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dutchgray
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Dutch
I'm on it.
Thrumcap
Thats a copyright 1950 catalogue. I did see one of those big 500 series Records on eBay a couple weeks ago, it didn't get to the end of its auction, they never do.
CwazyWabbit
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sandman54
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Hey Joe if u like the polish vise u should get your hands on German Leinen or Boley . great vises. happy trails Sandman
joe.striper
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Im Polish, Polaski, hence my affinity for Polish vises. I know where there is a 6" one but guy doesn't want to sell.
joe.striper
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I have a couple of badges that are MUCH cleaner that I can send you for free. You know how to reach me.
CwazyWabbit
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I have a question. Why are vises with a bronze nut considered better than those with steel nut?
It's a wear thing, bronze is often used as a bearing material.
CwazyWabbit
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Turns out that Record floor vice is a lightweight.
Does anyone here own one of these?
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Shiftless
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Yes, that would be the prize all right.
One of the guys must either have one they have been hiding or knows somebody who knows somebody...
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CrotalusAtrox
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Thanks Joe appreciate that.
Thanks for the answer. A related query: is bronze nut better than one made of ductile iron? The reason I am asking this : I am looking at two almost identical vises, one having a phosphor bronze nut and the other ductile iron acme thread. Which one should I go for? Thanks in advance for the reply.
joe.striper
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Thanks for the answer. A related query: is bronze nut better than one made of ductile iron? The reason I am asking this : I am looking at two almost identical vises, one having a phosphor bronze nut and the other ductile iron acme thread. Which one should I go for? Thanks in advance for the reply.
I apologize as I dont understand the question. The bronze nut is better than steel because it is softer and will conform better than steel to the spindle. The ductile acme thread is industry standard on these older vises. You certainly wouldn't want bronze for your acme thread (unless you were aboard a submarine killing ship. Those were solid bronze=non-sparking). One has nothing to do with the other, you could have both features on the same vise
joe.striper
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As requested, my Parker 3.5" with anvil and horn through the bench vise.
I think this needs a ride in my Simple green tank.
I think this needs a ride in my Simple green tank.
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Thank you for the explanation. I guess I was comparing two different features.
So as you say, ductile iron acme thread is standard in the old vises and both must have it. Therefore, I must buy the one with bronze nut (amazingly it also has a lower price!) because the other vise must have a steel nut, which is inferior from wear point of view. Am I right in my understanding?
Thanks again.
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rmalkow2
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That little baby Wilton is just cool!
joe.striper
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A little lunch break vise purchase.
Columbian 404 and a 2.5" Wilton bullet. $90 for both
Wow you really ****!
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Wow! I only need two Wilton bullets to have owned all of them...a 925 and an 800. The 2.5" models keep eluding me, and I haven't wanted to pay up for the couple of 8" models I've found.
If you want to more than double your money on the 2.5".....just saying
bagged89s10
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Is a 925 considered a baby bullet or a junior bullet?
Wow, you guys are living in a vise heaven!I've seen several names....some people call them baby, some junior and some even toddler.
FMC1959
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That came out beautiful, great color choice
Of all the people to ask....I mean if anything, I would have expected anyone else asking you if you have one! I am sure that now that you know these are out there, the hunt begins! Good luck, I hope you find a Record and Woden....great bookends
vintage nut
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I like the tiny Wilton!
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