The VISES of Garage Journal
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Productbob
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smitty and shift great photos, really enjoy looking at these, thanks
GETRIDAONE
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Hmmm, in all seriousness that WOULD look a lot better than the storage bucket. I wonder in my case if the base of the barrel would fit over the 18 wheeler wheel?
Necessity is the mother of invention. The label ratted you out btw.I designed and fabricated a custom cover for my outdoor Prentiss 56 vise and stand. Feel free to copy the design if you wish. I can supply measured drawings too.
Picked up a small haul tonight
Prentiss monarch #214
Prentiss monarch #401 WITH both pipe jaws intact
4” Wilton bullet 400S HD swivel base, Chicago marked but missing the swivel lock handles
$140 for the 3
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Prentiss monarch #214
Prentiss monarch #401 WITH both pipe jaws intact
4” Wilton bullet 400S HD swivel base, Chicago marked but missing the swivel lock handles
$140 for the 3
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davethorik
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You ****!!
trijeff
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Here’s a pic of Trijeff under the model-T, he’s fearless.
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Oh man, those were the days.#OSHAwho?
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va.grouseman
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Those 6'' x 6'' posts were OSHA approved.---It was a gentler time back in the day.
Picked up a small haul tonight
Prentiss monarch #214
Prentiss monarch #401 WITH both pipe jaws intact
4” Wilton bullet, swivel base, Chicago marked but missing the swivel lock handles
$140 for the 3
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but your monarchs are not complete.
They are both missing the crack along the top back end of the slide...
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va.grouseman
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Yea Mslund, that is one righteous haul.---Rarely gets any better than that.
va.grouseman
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Previously posted by 1982fxr.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but your monarchs are not complete.
They are both missing the crack along the top back end of the slide...
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1982, He's still in good shape.---That's one of the easiest fixes in visedom.---2 licks with a 4lb. sledge and they're as good as new.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but your monarchs are not complete.
They are both missing the crack along the top back end of the slide...
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1982, He's still in good shape.---That's one of the easiest fixes in visedom.---2 licks with a 4lb. sledge and they're as good as new.
Ahhhh, just hold on one second, the 214 does have a “hairline” crack about 1 1/2” long on the top/middle/back of the slide
It’s only cosmetic it’s so small. I was originally concerned but after reading it’s very common and usually doesn’t affect functionality I’m ok with it.
Still though, you are correct. I do have one that is incomplete.
Oh well 1 outta 2 ain’t bad
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va.grouseman
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You see 1982, one is a perfect Prentiss, the other just needs to be struck vigorously.
Productbob
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ken, like the idea; lightweight, easy to install and remove, replacements are easy to find and can serve other purposes as needed!
Productbob
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Followed up on a rumor of an old red vise in a garage out in the country and came home with a new addition to the spreadsheet!
It's a Fulton 13, 6in jaws, 9 5/16 opening and 130lbs. It looks like a quick cleaning is all she needs and it will be ready to go. Jaws are in real good shape and it spins with a finger.
It's a Fulton 13, 6in jaws, 9 5/16 opening and 130lbs. It looks like a quick cleaning is all she needs and it will be ready to go. Jaws are in real good shape and it spins with a finger.
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Duster346
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130 lbs of happiness, nice find.
Stopped at an estate sale this AM on the way to work.
Noticed a “rare antique vise” stashed in the corner, too rich for my blood.
Swung back by on the way home tonight.
Vise was still there, now 50% off.
So, another Prentiss Monarch followed me home tonight. This one makes 3 in 2 days, I really should slow down.
This one a #217 fixed base 4 1/2” jaw, however, it’s not “perfect” the slide isn’t cracked on this one
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Noticed a “rare antique vise” stashed in the corner, too rich for my blood.
Swung back by on the way home tonight.
Vise was still there, now 50% off.
So, another Prentiss Monarch followed me home tonight. This one makes 3 in 2 days, I really should slow down.
This one a #217 fixed base 4 1/2” jaw, however, it’s not “perfect” the slide isn’t cracked on this one
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I found a decent Wilton C1 today for half price. It has 4 1/2” jaws and weighs in at 70 lbs. It’s been well used so it’s going to take some time to get it up to speed.
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KMScott
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Mslund1, Nice pickup on the two Monarch's, both did not have pic:s for the spreadsheet. Does the 401 have replaceable jaws? I like the 401. Thanks in advance.
Yes, the 401 has replaceable jaws.
I haven’t run across a prentiss/monarch this style myself. Here’s a few more pics of it for you.
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KMScott
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I had a busy July and was not able to keep up with you guys and the vises shown, was gone most of the month. I also have picked up several vises my self but like to show them when I finish restoring them. Right now I am head over heals in building jaws. I want to share some pics from my run through New Mexico. I wanted to visit the Railroad Museum in Albuquerque but they were closed on Sunday, really disappointing to learn that. That great picture of the Engines raised up and all those Holland 18 on the Railroad stands was in Albuquerque.
On my way home I stopped in Durango Colorado and they had a smaller museum and a working rail car shop where the guys work on big stuff, I told them I work on the big vises and own a machine shop and could I visit there machine and working shop but they did not believe me and did not oblige. I took some pictures through the open windows since there is no air conditioning in shops like that. The rail cars can roll right into the shops to be worked on. I looked for big vises but all they had was Wilton's, some C3's some smaller. I guess the big vises were used up by then. Here is a few pic's.
On my way home I stopped in Durango Colorado and they had a smaller museum and a working rail car shop where the guys work on big stuff, I told them I work on the big vises and own a machine shop and could I visit there machine and working shop but they did not believe me and did not oblige. I took some pictures through the open windows since there is no air conditioning in shops like that. The rail cars can roll right into the shops to be worked on. I looked for big vises but all they had was Wilton's, some C3's some smaller. I guess the big vises were used up by then. Here is a few pic's.
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KMScott
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That is a better pic, thanks. Out of cash at the moment, just spent $2800 on Jaw Steel. I do trade jaws for vises in case you need any.
I found a decent Wilton C1 today for half price. It has 4 1/2” jaws and weighs in at 70 lbs. It’s been well used so it’s going to take some time to get it up to speed.
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That looks to be a really clean example Smitty.
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trijeff
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Too bad Kevin. If you ever come to CA I will gladly host you at the CA State RR Meusem ... also a (limited) working railyard with roundhouse. Has one of the golden spikes from the trans RR. And it's open on Sundays
I feel bad for those Durango ding dongs, they probably would've learned just as much as you or more.
Glad you got some time away and can't wait to see your new acquisitions!
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mgmlvks
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The D&RGW/DSNG roundhouse burnt down in 1989, that may impact the presence of legacy vises.
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trijeff
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Good luck Zoom! Lift with your legs
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Loydski29
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I feel your pain I just finished moving myself!
KMScott
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Smitty, I did a Wilton 5oo a while back that I bought from a weld shop auction, beat to hell. With a little time and equipment even one like this can be brought back to shape.
Thanks Jeff, I'll look forward to visiting you in California after I retire. Then we can visit the Museum.
Thanks Jeff, I'll look forward to visiting you in California after I retire. Then we can visit the Museum.
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jmhinkle
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Got her all done and assembled before heading to work tonight. I had measured slop in the screw before disassembly and ordered a shim. Once I dissassembled I realized the set screw was out of place and had grooved the rod. The shim was far too thick that I ordered, but on reassembly it had very little slop. Lots of anti-seize, luckily I bought the big can years ago.
I’m not sure restoration is the right word, is seems more like a resurrection. I’m impressed.
va.grouseman
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Zoomie, do like most people that move, just leave'em.---Just let the next owner have the headache of dealing with all that weight.---Just let us know what day you are moving out, and oh yea, leave the key under the mat.---Your back will thank you for it.