The VISES of Garage Journal
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just a old picture I took a baby prentiss holding a taper pin for a no22 prentiss. Not the best angle but it’s a old picture.
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SkyPuncher
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Merry Christmas! Is this the thread to add a Vise with weight, size, etc? Got a few that aren't on the spreadsheet and was just wondering.
Private Lugnutz
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Thanks, Fierljeppen. That makes sense, fits with my tidbit, and, coming from a very credible source, puts a nice tidy bow on it. Merry Christmas.
I perfect example yesterday when I was removing the large mushroom from a used chisel I bought w/ an angle grinder. I was using my small Prentiss No 53 to hold the work, and using a small PC 4.5amp grinder for material removal. It didn't have to reach down to my knees to grab the end of the handle, nor take one step to the left (if left in the horz position). It was a nice light, nimble setup that didn't require a lot of clamping force and worked great.
Ohh, so you distract them with nice guns to steal and pursued them from stealing your prized possession....the vises!!
va.grouseman
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Some people hire Mr. Smith & Wesson to guard their place, (Present company included), but Smitty hired Mr. Parker to guard the Prentiss's.---Mr. Parker is a very capable guardsman as well.
Outlawmws
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KMScott
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SkyPuncher, I am always watching so post your vises that can be added to the Spreadsheet, the spec:s are always welcome and pictures. Thanks
AngryBeaver
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Great deal actually. couldn't get off work fast enough to get there. I remember tehm being 1599 or 1699....
I have to ask, where did you find that site? was that just a google search based off the part number?
Old Radar
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Correct in one go!
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Outlawmws
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Wilton swivel base? What size?
Merry Christmas to the vise crew on Garage Journal.
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Serrat Yasargil
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Spent the day getting organized. These are all Prentiss vises, the top three rows are all three inch class.
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A vistage of beauty!
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My back hurts just looking at them, nice job.
LRBroome
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Good afternoon everyone,
I'll lead with this.... I have little to no idea how to navigate thru a "forum" or even how they really work
I joined this forum several years ago when I received my grandfather's '46 No.4 bullet vise, which had been sitting under his workbench for long as I can remember. I got hooked up with a guy who makes custom jaws and that was honestly the last time I got one here.
Anyway I have a new project, it's a bigger younger Wilton bullet this time. How can I determine the model off the casting numbers?l
I'll lead with this.... I have little to no idea how to navigate thru a "forum" or even how they really work
I joined this forum several years ago when I received my grandfather's '46 No.4 bullet vise, which had been sitting under his workbench for long as I can remember. I got hooked up with a guy who makes custom jaws and that was honestly the last time I got one here.
Anyway I have a new project, it's a bigger younger Wilton bullet this time. How can I determine the model off the casting numbers?l
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LRBroome
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I will post better pictures shortly
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Where is this Wordpress site that you speak of?
I sent you a PM with a link. I don't know if he wants it linked on here. Not hard to find, in my opinion, with a Google search of "bench vise jaws wordpress" no quotes for others wondering.
Mark in Indiana
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Nice job on the JET, Mark.---I love Cobalt Blue.---At least that is what it looks like on my end.
Thank you. You’re correct on the color.
How wide across are the jaws? Looks like a C0 or C1 (it should say on it). GJ member KMScott probably got you the jaws for your grandfather's bullet vise, but he is no longer selling them. There could be a new source for these jaws in the new year, but that seems to be pending. Please do post more pictures when you have them.
LRBroome
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1st pic, upper right hand corner C2
LRBroome
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Yes, it is threaded and pinned for anti rotation. Which is what that 4th larger hole in the face of the dynamic jaw is for (1st picture 10ish o clock). Unless it is not tight, or the jaw alignment is off, leave it alone.
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Shiftless
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Merry Christmas to the vise crew on Garage Journal.
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Looking good Smitty!
Here is what Santa’s workbench looked like at my house.
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So tonight I stayed late at work to get some more work done on the RI 143B I first mentioned on page 3825.
Tonight I finished modeling everything up for kicks and was able to get a good start on the fixture I plan to use to put 1/2-13 screws in the vise (blue column in the assembly). I will indicate the column straight before I tighten it down and load the vise onto it. The vise will be located against the square face of the column by tightening up a 3/4-10 bolt in the bottom of the vise. In addition to the 3/4-10 bolt the vise will be setting on 1-2-3 blocks or jack screws. Supporting the bottom (or the back, if it is on a bench in use) I can get a good clamp force down on the dynamic support before I drill and tap. I mentioned in my previous post that the crack will close up some with a relatively small amount of force, much less force than what two 1/2-13 screws will generate once installed. I feel having the dynamic support in as close to final positon as possible (crack closed up) while drilling and tapping will help to minimize any possible binding.
After I get the ½-13 screws installed I will start working on a swivel base retrofit. I will be retrofitting a newer style RI swivel base I picked up off of eBay. This retrofit will require decreasing the diameter of the bung on the bottom of the vise so it slips into the smaller diameter ID of the swivel base. This will be done on a rotary table along with skimming the surface that the base will make contact with so it is nice and flat. I had all of this in mind earlier so the fixture I am currently making will also work on the rotary table. I will share more about this when I get there!
Tonight I finished modeling everything up for kicks and was able to get a good start on the fixture I plan to use to put 1/2-13 screws in the vise (blue column in the assembly). I will indicate the column straight before I tighten it down and load the vise onto it. The vise will be located against the square face of the column by tightening up a 3/4-10 bolt in the bottom of the vise. In addition to the 3/4-10 bolt the vise will be setting on 1-2-3 blocks or jack screws. Supporting the bottom (or the back, if it is on a bench in use) I can get a good clamp force down on the dynamic support before I drill and tap. I mentioned in my previous post that the crack will close up some with a relatively small amount of force, much less force than what two 1/2-13 screws will generate once installed. I feel having the dynamic support in as close to final positon as possible (crack closed up) while drilling and tapping will help to minimize any possible binding.
After I get the ½-13 screws installed I will start working on a swivel base retrofit. I will be retrofitting a newer style RI swivel base I picked up off of eBay. This retrofit will require decreasing the diameter of the bung on the bottom of the vise so it slips into the smaller diameter ID of the swivel base. This will be done on a rotary table along with skimming the surface that the base will make contact with so it is nice and flat. I had all of this in mind earlier so the fixture I am currently making will also work on the rotary table. I will share more about this when I get there!
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RagTopTA
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Got this leg vise from a buddy that picks, He found it mounted to this old workbench in an old barn in Thornberry Tx. I bought the vise bu he wants a lot for the work bench. I haven't got to clean it up yet but dont see any markings on it. A 2 under the bench mount is all. ill get some time into cleaning it up and hopefully end up with the original bench to remount it on in the near future.
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royce
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Seems like forever since I have had time to fool with any vises or stands.
Just took delivery of this fine starrett 924-1/2 from Colorado.
Kevin dolled it up proper, new jaws and handle.
I'm really digging the profile of the handle ends.
This is the first starrett I have owned and are really looking forward to making a stand for it.
Royce
Just took delivery of this fine starrett 924-1/2 from Colorado.
Kevin dolled it up proper, new jaws and handle.
I'm really digging the profile of the handle ends.
This is the first starrett I have owned and are really looking forward to making a stand for it.
Royce
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tool_scrounge
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Picked up this Aussie classic it’s a Dawn “Super Grade” Offset vice. It was attached to a steel bench I bought, nice added bonus.
Very nice vice and table. If you do not mind me asking, what does a vice and table like that sell for in Australia? Thanks
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Nice Starrett, Royce. Especially like the handle and jaw work. I’ve become fond of the Starrett and have now accumulated a few. What kind of stand are you thinking?