The VISES of Garage Journal

[bagged89s10]

Looks similar to a Woden 186 series vise with the added non-integral swivel base, but not quite the same.

woden are the top vises i’m in this catalog page.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

bagged, That is a Parkinson vice. I made a poor looking label for mine.

 

[Smitty]

The little Stanley Sweetheart no. 761 came in today. The vise has 1 1/2” jaws and was the smallest one that Stanley made. It’s in good condition for it’s age and the paint is original.


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[Productbob]

Smitty; sorry to use the word 'cute' on a vise site but that little guy is cute. Nice pickup!

 

[justin.d.richards.9]

Just thought I would throw this up real quick. Haven't had a chance to mess with any of the vises that I had acquired recently but I had a few minutes to mess with this. Found this a few minutes ago and got a nice laugh. Only because this is a $40 investment. It is obviously torn down now but this is her so you dont have to scroll back a few hundred posts.



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[bagged89s10]

bagged, That is a Parkinson vice. I made a poor looking label for mine.

thanks Get. I know someone on here would know. do you have any idea the age of these and do you have any links to more catalog pages?

 

[bagged89s10]

bagged, That is a Parkinson vice. I made a poor looking label for mine.

I found a 1940 catalog

 

[Smitty]

Smitty; sorry to use the word 'cute' on a vise site but that little guy is cute. Nice pickup!

I did call those little Parker’s ‘ cute as a bug in a rug’ a couple of weeks back. No harm no foul.

 

[Smitty]

There’s something about these little vises that really interest me. Stanley 761, 763 and 765 in the foreground.


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[sgtgeo]

1st resto

Chicago Morgan 140, $50 Craigslist purchase.

It was fun, searching for another

Before

After

 

[Shiftless]

sgtgeo:
That came out great!
Now you’re hooked...to get your next vise fix, your days and nights will be filled with endless searching Craigslist, Letgo, Facebook, in your city and ever increasing distances away to other cities. Saturdays you'll be standing in line for early admittance to estate sales. Then cruising the main streets looking for garage sales.

 

[chrisnazzy]

sgtgeo:
That came out great!
Now you’re hooked...to get your next vise fix, your days and nights will be filled with endless searching Craigslist, Letgo, Facebook, in your city and ever increasing distances away to other cities. Saturdays you'll be standing in line for early admittance to estate sales. Then cruising the main streets looking for garage sales.

It's like you've been spying on me!

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[Productbob]

sgtgeo; your morgan looks outstanding, well done!

 

[Productbob]

smitty; impressive lineup. how much room is left on that shelf?

 

[Shiftless]

smitty; impressive lineup. how much room is left on that shelf?

I ran into that exact problem. So I built another shelf system. Then that one filled up. I’m planning on building 2 more to get a dozen vises off the floor. After that I have no idea what I’m gonna do.

 

[Vise]

Smitty - That Stanley Sweetheart is a beauty. There's something about that yellow/orange paint that speaks to me.

Sgtgeo - Fantastic job restoring that Morgan. Looks great!

 

[va.grouseman]

Shift, may as well figure on 2 more buildings.---You got it bad.

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Vise and Bob.

 

[ThatGuyStu]

I just purchased this C. Parker vise at a garage sale.
I cannot find much info for this model number.
Any and all info is appreciated.
5.5" jaws.
Model No. 25

I'm very new to the hobby of cleaning up and restoring these old vises. I'm pretty sure I found a gem with this one.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I thought I'd share this I just found in the seattle area. I can't get it but hopefully one of you will. A very nice wilton bullet with decal still on $30.00!!!! Good luck!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/tls/d/maple-valley-tools/6889913733.html

 

[davethorik]

I just purchased this C. Parker vise at a garage sale.
I cannot find much info for this model number.
Any and all info is appreciated.
5.5" jaws.
Model No. 25

I'm very new to the hobby of cleaning up and restoring these old vises. I'm pretty sure I found a gem with this one.

Hello neighbor! Welcome. It appears your vise is missing the swivel base and the handle is banana'd. If you need a solid vise it should do well for you. If you plan to restore to flip, not having the swivel base will hurt resale.

 

[va.grouseman]

ThatGuy, there is another one like yours on Page 198, Post 3958.

 

[jdewitt]

Relatively new member, but I've been following this thread with interest for a while now.

Is this a real Chas Parker 974? Or some kind of new vise / imitation? Something about it looks off, but I'm probably wrong. These are the only pics I have.

 

[Productbob]

At last a day with no rain so a quick coat of clear coat and this little Hollands F is finally finished.

 

[bagged89s10]

I just purchased this C. Parker vise at a garage sale.
I cannot find much info for this model number.
Any and all info is appreciated.
5.5" jaws.
Model No. 25

I'm very new to the hobby of cleaning up and restoring these old vises. I'm pretty sure I found a gem with this one.

that’s a nice super old parker.

 

[ThatGuyStu]

Could anybody point me to where i could possibly find a replacement handle and/or base?
Also, anybody have an idea about the age of this model?

 

[bagged89s10]

this weeks vise pickups.

marshall watchmaker vise - 1.875”


Parkinson Handy 3c -6”


Athol 624-1/2 - 4.5”



Parker 975 - 5”



Wilton 935 - 3.5”

 

[Productbob]

damn bagged, one a day is an impressive feat and it's only Thursday! All of them are great pickups

 

[mgmlvks]

If you have some time and like to travel - Presque Island Coal Plant is having a HUGE Auction. Some items of interest below. Waaaaaay up north in Michigan. Two Wilton C2's

https://www.aucto.com/auction/presque-isle-power-plant-phase-1/10367

 

[tool_scrounge]

Relatively new member, but I've been following this thread with interest for a while now.

Is this a real Chas Parker 974? Or some kind of new vise / imitation? Something about it looks off, but I'm probably wrong. These are the only pics I have.

Made by Parker later when Union tool bought the rights and parts to make them. Sometimes called Parker Union vises.

 

[Smitty]

This is the first Prentiss vise that I purchased, it’s been all down hill ever since.


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[va.grouseman]

Yep, Union Parker.--- for Tool_Scorunge.

 

[va.grouseman]

Bagged, you're giving Joe a run for his money aren't you.---Mighty fine haul.

 

[trijeff]

This is the first Prentiss vise that I purchased, it’s been all down hill ever since.

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[WaveBlaster1200]

6 inch Yost I cleaned up at work next to a 4 inch Craftsman.

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[KMScott]

baggs, real nice group of vises. Like them all. You live in a great area for vises.

 

[Smitty]

This is the first Prentiss vise that I purchased, it’s been all down hill ever since.

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surely you realize this means war.

 

[bagged89s10]

Which style parker do you guys prefer? I prefer the 259x over the 975 but I like the wrench on it.




the 259x is my daily user.

 

[Productbob]

bagged; both look great and either one would fit nicely on my bench! Like the meatball and the 'can't lose the wrench' features of the 259 though.

 

[trijeff]

surely you realize this means war.

Call off the troops, you win the Prentiss World War hands down. The P98 is more of nuclear deterrent.

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