Under bench vise

[tslater1989]

I got this from a barn, I dont think its terribly old. Maybe 20 years or so. I just dont know what its worth, or if its worthy of a restoration. Can anybody help me out here?
9" jaws
Chinese made.
Heavy, feels like decent quality.
Chrome plating it coming off on the handle, but the screw and shafts are perfect.
Thanks in advance!

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[dr_clyde]

Not worth much, unfortunately. Just a common wood vise.

I would mount it an use it as is if you don't have a vise at all and keep looking for a good USA old vise.

 

[lilredex]

Use it as is. It has two useful features, quick release and that dog. A vise like that is incredibly useful in many operations. I use mine for lots of things including bike repairs. My shop made version mounted on the bench's end....

 

[tslater1989]

Alright, I may restore it just to kill some time. 10 minutes of sandblasting and flap wheel action will have it ready for paint.
Thanks

Hey dr_clyde I'm in Saint louis/Alma area if you happen to find a Wilton for me!

Not worth much, unfortunately. Just a common wood vise.

I would mount it an use it as is if you don't have a vise at all and keep looking for a good USA old vise.

Use it as is. It has two useful features, quick release and that dog. A vise like that is incredibly useful in many operations. I use mine for lots of things including bike repairs. My shop made version mounted on the bench's end....

 

[dr_clyde]

Alright, I may restore it just to kill some time. 10 minutes of sandblasting and flap wheel action will have it ready for paint.
Thanks

Hey dr_clyde I'm in Saint louis/Alma area if you happen to find a Wilton for me!

Haha ok. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

 

[jimreed2160]

Woodworking vises, especially not quick release, seem to get no love. Even really good ww vises are hard to sell. They are a specialized tool sold to a dwindling market. Too bad because woodworking is an excellent pastime and sturdy vises are a necessary item.

 

[unknownroad]

Use it as is. It has two useful features, quick release and that dog. A vise like that is incredibly useful in many operations. I use mine for lots of things including bike repairs. My shop made version mounted on the bench's end....

I'm curious, what sort of things would you use the dog for?

 

[Jmonnty]

I'm curious, what sort of things would you use the dog for?

Hold a long board to the table if you're trying to plane it.

 

[lilredex]

Some people drill round (or square) holes in the workbench top, in line with the vise for that vise dog to bump up against. I don't have any holes drilled in mine, I just clamp a small board to the bench top to serve the same purpose.

https://woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1235/how-do-bench-dogs-work

 

[jimreed2160]

Yes, dogs are essential to almost any sort of work with a plane.

 

[tslater1989]

Yes, dogs are essential to almost any sort of work with a plane.

lmao, I guess context is key in this situation. I told a guy at work about this vise and he offered me $20. I told him no, that I would just rather keep it around, never know when I might need it. Only problem is, I don't have a workbench with an open face and sturdy top. So I can't mount it anywhere right now.

 

[jimreed2160]

ts--I had the same problem once and ended up mounting the vise on a wooden sawhorse. Not the best but better than nothing. At least it was off the floor until I could build a bench. If I had to do it again, I would build a sawbench and mount the vise on one of the narrow ends.