The VISES of Garage Journal

[gman007]

LIS: thanks for the 411 on the weight of your newer Reed 4c's.

007: I'd be buying that bench and working on getting the vise thrown in the deal if it were me. sorry even though i might own 10 Columbian vises i still don't know all their #'s cause they don't have the CARY GRANT appeal to me like Rock Islands and Reeds do.


drives
The reason I am asking about model # is to try to figure out if it is a 5" or 6" vise. As for CARY GRANT , I was thinking more like Clint Eastwood of vises
007

 

[lis2323]

Shiftless: that pretty (in pink) vise you posted would prolly be right at home in MY shop.



*this wheel loader was repainted for a "Breast Cancer Awareness" event on our farm.

Terry

 

[Asphalt70]

shift,
This reminds me of the Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue", a vise has to be very tough and secure about himself to be wear pink [emoji38]
007

Pink was actually a very maskulin color in Italy at some point (maybe still is). Just think of the winners jersey in Giro d' Italia [emoji4]

 

[drivesitfar]

Lis: you have some very cool STUFF and i do like that PINK DOZER.

ALL: speaking of Italy and COOL STUFF i was just about to show a member in Italy what one of his country's vises looks like so he can search for some. remember Bugatti vises? they aren't cheap, but spiffed up they might get best dressed.

 

[j.t.d.]

Zep, you asked about the other nonmagnetic vises.---Here is 2 bronze Columbians.---NO SPARKS.


Here's a before and after of the one I've finished.

Where there vises made of beryllium, I've got hammers, and chisels made from it.

 

[eddieK]

My latest find...

My first "baby"

 

[gman007]

My latest find...

Very nice find, san the normal age patina, it is in remarkable condition (no nicks, bruises, etc) congrats

 

[Shiftless]

Where there vises made of beryllium, I've got hammers, and chisels made from it.

Maybe there were, but with ALL things made of beryllium alloy, don't sand or grind on them. The resulting dust is deadly.

 

[Bcom]

Does anyone know what is the exact model of this Columbian. These are the the only photos and there is no details about model, jaw size etc. The faint number on the tag might be 505 M2 or could it be 506 M2 (based on the 4" size of the power outlet below the vise which seems to be the same width as the dynamic jaw "neck" and the jaw protruding possibly 1" from each side of the "neck" ?)
Thx
007

What ever the width of the jaw of the vise is determines the model numbers you can read on the side. If the jaws are 5in wide, it's a 505. If the jaws are 6in wide, the model is 506.

 

[va.grouseman]

Really nice Baby, EddieK.---64 years and just a little loss of paint.---That's not bad.

 

[paulm12]

I recently picked up a CMan woodworking vise in need of a little attention. I have been soaking it in the e-tank and it is starting to come apart. Does anyone know how the dog pin/lever is installed? press fit or threaded?

thanks

 

[toolferone]

My latest find...
My first "baby"

Nice find! I am jealous.

 

[Zeppelin1021]

Non-Magnetic Aluminum? Wilton 935 Bullet Vice

I put the vise, complete with swivel base, on a newer but cheap analog dial bathroom scale and it weighed in consistently at 13 pounds.

Parts that are Non-Magnetic
Dynamic Jaw / round tube (one piece like a regular bullet)
Static Jaw / vise body
Swivel base

Parts that are Magnetic (seem to be steel but who knows)
Handle, Spindle, Horshoe Washer and screws
Main nut in vise body that receives spindle
Flat slide / key that runs length of Dynamic Jaw tube where date stamp is usually located
Jaws and screws
End Cap
Bolts and Acorn nuts for Swivel base

Was there a specific task or job these vises were predominantly used for?
Or were they just a tool needed in a non-spark environment?

Still trying to figure this thing out.
A knowledgeable old friend had once suggested it was maybe for an aircraft?
Or possibly ship or boat for weight savings?
It seems if it were for a non spark environment, it wouldn’t have any steel?

VA- Wow! Awesome bronze vises! Jewelry!

 

[j.t.d.]

Steel jaws eliminate the non spark element.

 

[Zeppelin1021]

Non-Magnetic Aluminum? Wilton 935 Bullet Vise

Also does anyone know what a regular steel 935 from the same generation / era weighs?

Not sure if it would help figure out where or what it was used for but the face of the jaws look perfect, almost untouched.
The tops of the steel jaws show light nicks, scrapes and work marks as do the tops of the dynamic and static jaws.
The heaviest wear is on the flat pad area on the top of the vise body below static jaw. Maybe grasping at straws trying to decipher that but you never know.

Thanks again!

Some more pics for reference

 

[SRU1436]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

 

[SRU1436]

 

[j.t.d.]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Holloween from Illinois!
Nice vise!

 

[KMScott]

Here is my Halloween vise.

 

[FMC1959]

Does anyone know what is the exact model of this Columbian. These are the the only photos and there is no details about model, jaw size etc. The faint number on the tag might be 505 M2 or could it be 506 M2 (based on the 4" size of the power outlet below the vise which seems to be the same width as the dynamic jaw "neck" and the jaw protruding possibly 1" from each side of the "neck" ?)
Thx
007

Based on the outlet box, my guess would be 6".

Because of the tall jaws and anvil on the back, I thought it was a combo vise, making it a 206. But from the pictures, I don't see any pinholes where the pipe jaws would be held in place, or even an empty space on the inside of the jaw towers where the pipe jaws would go.

In that case, because of the swivel base, it should be a 600 series, likely a 606. There is an outside chance the swivel base was added later, then it would be a 506.

 

[FMC1959]

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I have been falling behind a bit and just catching up......Tink, hell of a nice vise. You have quite an eclectic collection, probably more of the not-your-everyday vises, other than Vises collection. Keep up the great work, that one is a beauty

Bcom The color I used was Rustoleum Sunrise Red. The color really pops in person.

Rustoleum can call it whatever the like, on this thread, according to Oldie, that has to be "arrest me red"

 

[oldldh]

Rustoleum can call it whatever the like, on this thread, according to Oldie, that has to be "arrest me red"

I'm glad to see that the more "Experienced" generation, can still teach the "Less-Experienced" generations a smidg or three...

And...

"Arrest-Me-Red" has to be capitalized...

"My Craftsman 5198" that heads up Big Caddy's 51XX collection, now...

Painted the appropriate shade...

 

[GETRIDAONE]

the5farrs, My Parker 984 non swivel had the same worn down spot on the anvil area. I wonder if the metal was soft or some repeated repair caused the depression ?

 

[BMR24]

Zeppelin just a shot in the dark here, but maby you have a magnesium vise. They make pro grade chainsaws out of magnesium rather than aluminum because it's supposed to be stronger and Maby even lighter. Either way, I think you'd have to get the thing tested in order to find out for sure

 

[BMR24]

Get if you take that Parker apart is it still factory inside under the anvil? That's a strange shape, I don't see any mushrooming or grind marks to explain what happened to the anvil face.

 

[Bcom]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I love the Big Bear vises! I love how Parker put a full anvil into the vise. Great color scheme.

OLDLDH----- What happend to Big Caddy anyway? He's more of a myth anymore around here. I only see him on very old threads like he's disappeared. Its kinda like DEMOMAN who in know is still active but never says anything. Both persons have nice collections but we never hear from them

 

[GETRIDAONE]

Get if you take that Parker apart is it still factory inside under the anvil? That's a strange shape, I don't see any mushrooming or grind marks to explain what happened to the anvil face.

I could not stand the crater so I fixed it, afterwards I thought maybe I should have left it for a reminder of it's working past.

 

[va.grouseman]

Get, those cratered anvils are a testimony to the fact that factory vise/anvils are not anvils at all, and should be considered as such.---Also it shows that Parker must have been using some form of Malleable Steel or they would have punched right through.

All, if you can't resist whamping on the vises anvil, then do it a favor and fill the voids full of lead.---It will thank you for it.---Better yet, GET AN ANVIL!

 

[BMR24]

I really like the anvil vises, but I'm not sure why they were ever made. Too bad some people think they are actually meant to be used as an anvil

 

[eddieK]

Nice find! I am jealous.

I almost passed out when I turned over the price tag at this estate sale -

$8.00

 

[Shiftless]

eddie:
regarding your baby bullet in original paint for $8...

let me be the first to say...

you ****!

 

[eddieK]

eddie:
regarding your baby bullet in original paint for $8...

let me be the first to say...

you ****!

AND...it already sold for $500.00.

 

[gman007]

Based on the outlet box, my guess would be 6".

Because of the tall jaws and anvil on the back, I thought it was a combo vise, making it a 206. But from the pictures, I don't see any pinholes where the pipe jaws would be held in place, or even an empty space on the inside of the jaw towers where the pipe jaws would go.

In that case, because of the swivel base, it should be a 600 series, likely a 606. There is an outside chance the swivel base was added later, then it would be a 506.

FMC
Thank you for the insight and confirmation. Now lets see if I can win the bid for it (obviously the size gives me a better idea how much I want to bid)
Cheers
007

 

[gman007]

AND...it already sold for $500.00.

Some months back someone here got one for I think something like $15 (I can not remember exactly how much) which was nuts and now you paid $8. This is absolutely insane! At this rate next time, a seller will PAY YOU guys to take the baby

 

[Shiftless]

Some months back someone here got one for I think something like $15 (I can not remember exactly how much) which was nuts and now you paid $8. This is absolutely insane! At this rate next time, a seller will PAY YOU guys to take the baby

It was Outlaw who got one for $5
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[mcmlvif100]

Not mine and no affiliation but posting in case someone closer is interested. Not clear what the "7 x 12" references.

7 x 12 vise - $40 (Eaton Rapids)

https://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/d/7-12-vise/6334337646.html

Big vise old industrial salvage, solid and strong. likely 100 years old works properly

 

[454ragtop]

Not mine and no affiliation but posting in case someone closer is interested. Not clear what the "7 x 12" references.

7 x 12 vise - $40 (Eaton Rapids)

https://lansing.craigslist.org/tls/d/7-12-vise/6334337646.html

Big vise old industrial salvage, solid and strong. likely 100 years old works properly

Looking at that intake in the background, guessing it's a 7" vise! Leave now! Looks pretty minty, no signs of using the slide as an anvil.

 

[02superduty]

Hello all, today was a good day. Reed 105 missing 1 swivel clamp (anyone have one for sale). And a 200# plus anvil no markings I can see yet. Does anyone know approximate years this model Reed was made?

 

[FMC1959]

Hello all, today was a good day. Reed 105 missing 1 swivel clamp (anyone have one for sale). And a 200# plus anvil no markings I can see yet. Does anyone know approximate years this model Reed was made?

That is one of the last true Reed's....oval Reed emblem & all being 100 series, "N" for stationary and "S" for swivel base. Strictly a guess but figure they started late 50's or mid 60's and ran till maybe late 80's to mid 90's. Then somewhere thereafter, Columbian (owned by Wilton today) began OEMing them for Reed.

 

[va.grouseman]

Now that's the way you do it fellows.---O2 don't plan on beating on that nice Reed.---HE GOT AN ANVIL TO WHAMP ON.