The VISES of Garage Journal

[va.grouseman]

Starrett #326 is a good one.

 

[kenc184]

VA, yep that's a beut, but I'm looking just for a pipe vise rather than a combination bench vise.

 

[oldldh]

I live on the Gulf Coast, and Craigslist is covered up with pipe vises...

Usually...

Nor Cal has a lot of petro chemical plants, too...

Check your local CL...

 

[va.grouseman]

VA, yep that's a beut, but I'm looking just for a pipe vise rather than a combination bench vise.

Oh, gotcha.---Well that shouldn't be very hard.---As Old said, Craigslist always has some posted and eBay is saturated with them.---Just type in pipe vise.---There are some good brands, as you say, Reed is probably the best, Ridgid is another good brand.---There is over 1800 posts for pipe vises on eBay.---But then only you know exactly what you are looking for.---Good hunting.

 

[wrenchguy]

WG, can you take a pic of it with the base off; same angle?

my 5197 is dated 2-55

 

[Smitty]

This Yost 33C popped up on CL last night for $200. I was the first to call but he said he couldn’t meet until the morning. When I called this morning he said he had a flood of calls and emails but would honor our verbal agreement from the night before. The vise has 5” jaws and is in like new condition. One curious aspect is that the vise has the old Athol style swivel locks that seem to be anodized black.


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[gman007]

This Yost 33C popped up on CL last night for $200. I was the first to call but he said he couldn’t meet until the morning. When I called this morning he said he had a flood of calls and emails but would honor our verbal agreement from the night before. The vise has 5” jaws and is in like new condition. One curious aspect is that the vise has the old Athol style swivel locks that seem to be anodized black.

Smitty
That is a good looking vise, nice find.

The swivel lock is indeed curious. The Yost 33Cs that I have seen all had the standard swivel lock with arm.

Hats off to the seller, he is a gentleman who kept his word


PS

Out of curiosity I checked the Yost website and here is a bit of a puzzle. The spec sheet on the web site says the COO is Taiwan (which if true is a real shame) but just like your 33C, the photo of the 33C on the same page shows it is made in USA!

Here is the link

http://www.yostvises.com/5-combination-pipe-and-bench-vise-swivel-base.html

 

[Smitty]

Smitty
That is a good looking vise, nice find.

The swivel lock is indeed curious. The Yost 33Cs that I have seen all had the standard swivel lock with arm.

Hats off to the seller, he is a gentleman who kept his word

Thanks Gman. Yeah, I thanked him numerous times for the vise and for honoring the original deal. He could have easily backed out and re listed the vise at a higher price. I’ve been searching yost vise photos to find another with that type ov swivel lock and nothing comes up.

 

[Smitty]

Smitty
That is a good looking vise, nice find.

The swivel lock is indeed curious. The Yost 33Cs that I have seen all had the standard swivel lock with arm.

Hats off to the seller, he is a gentleman who kept his word


PS

Out of curiosity I checked the Yost website and here is a bit of a puzzle. The spec sheet on the web site says the COO is Taiwan (which if true is a real shame) but just like your 33C, the photo of the 33C on the same page shows it is made in USA!

Here is the link

http://www.yostvises.com/5-combination-pipe-and-bench-vise-swivel-base.html

Re: made in USA
He said the vise was about five years old. I read a few pages back that Yost moved production to Taiwan in 2016. Its a big issue for me so I made sure to ask.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

my 5197 is dated 2-55

wg or all,
For these older Craftsman 51xx vises, is the manufacture date on the underside of the slide? I see "59 2" on the underside of my slide.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

wg or all,
For these older Craftsman 51xx vises, is the manufacture date on the underside of the slide? I see "59 2" on the underside of my slide.

Tx, It should be on the top of the slide. with the jaws all the way closed it will be right behind the "anvil" area.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Tx, It should be on the top of the slide. with the jaws all the way closed it will be right behind the "anvil" area.

Ok. Found it...looks like 4-46. Thanks!

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Ok. Found it...looks like 4-46. Thanks!

Wow! I thought I had one of the oldest 519X's on here with 4-48! You have that beat by a mile!

 

[WillieBill66]

no, it is not. It is very similar to post #68961 in this thread. Looks like Wilton and Supreme could be same if not for a couple discrepancies.

 

[Shiftless]

no, it is not. It is very similar to post #68961 in this thread. Looks like Wilton and Supreme could be same if not for a couple discrepancies.

That would be very interesting to look at.
Please build up your post count here so that you could post a pic.

 

[Smitty]

The jaws on the Yost 33C are like new. Here’s a closer look at one of the swivel locks. It seems like higher grade steel with a finish similar to high impact sockets. It seems like a great upgrade for a heavy user.



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[va.grouseman]

This Yost 33C popped up on CL last night for $200. I was the first to call but he said he couldn’t meet until the morning. When I called this morning he said he had a flood of calls and emails but would honor our verbal agreement from the night before. The vise has 5” jaws and is in like new condition. One curious aspect is that the vise has the old Athol style swivel locks that seem to be anodized black.


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I don't know which is prettier Smitty, the Yost or the price.---That's a keeper for sure.

 

[Smitty]

Thanks VA, this is going on a bench corner for sure.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Wow! I thought I had one of the oldest 519X's on here with 4-48! You have that beat by a mile!

But mine is a 5160.

All: What's the difference in the 516x vises versus the 519x vises?

 

[Outlawmws]

my 5197 is dated 2-55

Thanks WG!

So: Who had:

• an internal lock with the 5 "teeth", and the ring of teeth on the inside rail
• the hollowed out body
• the same counter sink for the center swivel screw (far side)
• a slight shoulder on the base plate riding surface for the swiveler?

 

[wrenchguy]

Columbian?

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Thanks WG!

So: Who had:

• an internal lock with the 5 "teeth", and the ring of teeth on the inside rail
• the hollowed out body
• the same counter sink for the center swivel screw (far side)
• a slight shoulder on the base plate riding surface for the swiveler?

I think it is built somewhat like my Reed 214R but I know very little about vises.

 

[trijeff]

The internal teeth on the swivel ring are really different than I have seen on any of the Reeds or Rock Islands I've worked on, never actually seen a Columbian in person so can't comment there.

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[454ragtop]

Columbian?

That was my first thought as well.

 

[Outlawmws]

Columbian?

That was my first thought as well.

Similar Pics?

 

[JHoff]

Does anyone know if there are date codes on older Athol vises? The talk about date codes has peaked my curiosity about my 615!

 

[wrenchguy]

Similar Pics?

i don't have any.

edit, don't have any columbian swivlers.

 

[RagTopTA]

Grabbed this Wilton Multi a few weeks ago and cleaned her up for use in my brothers shop.

 

[PghJKB]

During a patent search I came across this design patent.
#145641
URL:
http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNu...1=D145641.PN.%26OS=pn/d145641%26RS=PN/d145641

Does anyone have one of these vises? VA?

Has anyone seen one of these vises? Fierljeppen?

Looks like a unicorn...

JKB

 

[GETRIDAONE]

First thought

 

[WillieBill66]

I went ahead and purchased new jaws for the Supreme MK IV vise from Wilton's web site. Measurements were exact for the replacements. Spent more but can't complain about what I got.
I'll soon get some pics up.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

But mine is a 5160.

All: What's the difference in the 516x vises versus the 519x vises?

My bad TX, I didnt see that you had the different series number. Im no expert on the Craftsman vises. I think thats the older style. Im sure one of the gurus will shed some light on it. I believe that series of vises was made by reed if I remember what I've seen on here. The 519X's are believed to be made by Rock Island if I remember what the final verdict was.

 

[PDBreske]

Answered my own question:

 

[_Riddle]

Does anyone had some of the old advertisements or price lists for the vises that are commonly posted here? I'm searching for my first vise and the older Wilton, Rock Island, etc. vises cost an arm and a leg, so I'm curious for how much they sold for 50-70 years ago.

 

[rusty65]

Brand new the average price of a 4in swivel base vise would be right around $20 give or take 5 bucks either way depending on brand. That would be around 70-80 years ago.


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[txlonghorn1989]

Grabbed this Wilton Multi a few weeks ago and cleaned her up for use in my brothers shop.

Lookin' good RagTop!

 

[RagTopTA]

Lookin' good RagTop!

Thanks Longhorn! I was gonna go red but saw this green and just grew on me. Had to go green. Paint pen sure works well for lettering.

 

[va.grouseman]

During a patent search I came across this design patent.
#145641
URL:
http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNu...1=D145641.PN.%26OS=pn/d145641%26RS=PN/d145641

Does anyone have one of these vises? VA?

Has anyone seen one of these vises? Fierljeppen?

Looks like a unicorn...

JKB

Nope, never seen one.---Would like to.---Looks shaped kinda like one of these except, that one is a clamp-on.

 

[gman007]

Brand new the average price of a 4in swivel base vise would be right around $20 give or take 5 bucks either way depending on brand. That would be around 70-80 years ago.


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As Rusty called it , here is an example

 

[gman007]

Nope, never seen one.---Would like to.---Looks shaped kinda like one of these except, that one is a clamp-on.

Yes they are very similar and are very nice, BUT do they have warp drive?

PS
These vises were made by Romulans