leftyz
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Jeebus.....
The VISES of Garage Journal
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Romanova
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The vise is making me tight in the pants... awesome score!
Mine in action
Hey who makes that vise? I just picked up a real greasy vise that looks just like that!
All that waiting stinks. When I bought a snowblower on CL, the seller had a buyer, but the next day I got a call saying, "... the buyer should have been here an hour ago, Do you still want it ?"
A deal's a deal. Your seller was foolish,; he could have lost both buyers.
A deal's a deal. Your seller was foolish,; he could have lost both buyers.
leftyz
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Yikes, I have that same model
Yeah, exactly.
Where's the cast iron?
lol yes !?!?
hollow cast iron vise = faulty design
Oh no!
I assure you they made it hollow for a reason.
Less iron means more cash in their pocket.
Adam McLaughlin
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WOW banjo, I am so jealous...
Adam
Adam
caper150
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I just picked these up last week off of CL cheap.
6530
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Here's mine (was originally my dad's):
Kevin54
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For your viewing pleasure, a mortally wounded Chinese Wilton:
I would be sure to make Wilton aware of how cheaply they are made. Maybe they would change their design a little if they get a few complaints. They will never be what an original Wilton was but they could change it enough to make is a little stronger
After seeing yours, I'm pretty certain Columbian made my Ridgid vise:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=605095&postcount=2
BanjoSavesTheDay
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Looks that way to me as well. That's interesting...Elyria is only 30 miles away from Cleveland according to google.
Matt in Va
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Gentlemen,
Apologize for no pictures, however, I have three vises that I consider "mine" and only one bolted to a bench. Three Wiltons Actually. A 3.5" Machinist Vise bought new 3 years ago, an identical 6 or 7" Wilton Machinist Vise, owned by my dad, in need of degreasing and a paint job. Nearly forgot a USA made Wilton is "like" a wood vise on one side and you flip it over to find about a 3 or 4" set of jaws. This is NOT the Junk Chinese Wilton sold at lowes/HD and painted blue. It's gray, in 95% condition and will be mounted to one of my benches when the shop is ready...
THAT SAID, Why I made this post is the lack of Brockhaus Heuer German Forged Vises. I was going to buy a 4" with swivel in 06' until Samstag Sales increased the price by 60%. The ******* the phone gave me good pricing, said the vises were in stock and ready to ship. Could not find my credit card. Called back 9 minutes later but the "****" answered the phone, and you'll pick up on him quickly if you ever call, inflated the price and denied the preexisting deal. Figured what the hay, it was chickenshi*t, however, the euro was rising and I really liked the Forged Vise. Told him I wanted the 4" Vise, Swivel Base, and maybe an adjustable vise ram that goes under your bench when not in use. He came back with $1600 plus and could not guarantee the price unless I order right then... Told him "no thanks" and that I dealt with German Imports as a day job so the Euro Inflation was way out of line as I kept/keep an eye on the currency markets...
At any rate he had no personality and I have some price limits so I bought the Wilton for $330ish.
That said there needs to be another Brockhaus/Heuer Dealer out there. He is the only one I can find. Here are some pics...
Great vise, I've used one but stateside sales ****...imho
Regards, Matt.
Chesapeake, Virginia
Apologize for no pictures, however, I have three vises that I consider "mine" and only one bolted to a bench. Three Wiltons Actually. A 3.5" Machinist Vise bought new 3 years ago, an identical 6 or 7" Wilton Machinist Vise, owned by my dad, in need of degreasing and a paint job. Nearly forgot a USA made Wilton is "like" a wood vise on one side and you flip it over to find about a 3 or 4" set of jaws. This is NOT the Junk Chinese Wilton sold at lowes/HD and painted blue. It's gray, in 95% condition and will be mounted to one of my benches when the shop is ready...
THAT SAID, Why I made this post is the lack of Brockhaus Heuer German Forged Vises. I was going to buy a 4" with swivel in 06' until Samstag Sales increased the price by 60%. The ******* the phone gave me good pricing, said the vises were in stock and ready to ship. Could not find my credit card. Called back 9 minutes later but the "****" answered the phone, and you'll pick up on him quickly if you ever call, inflated the price and denied the preexisting deal. Figured what the hay, it was chickenshi*t, however, the euro was rising and I really liked the Forged Vise. Told him I wanted the 4" Vise, Swivel Base, and maybe an adjustable vise ram that goes under your bench when not in use. He came back with $1600 plus and could not guarantee the price unless I order right then... Told him "no thanks" and that I dealt with German Imports as a day job so the Euro Inflation was way out of line as I kept/keep an eye on the currency markets...
At any rate he had no personality and I have some price limits so I bought the Wilton for $330ish.
That said there needs to be another Brockhaus/Heuer Dealer out there. He is the only one I can find. Here are some pics...
Great vise, I've used one but stateside sales ****...imho
Regards, Matt.
Chesapeake, Virginia
kc-steve
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My first post here, couldn't resist joining in.
Hope these work okay. The first 2 photos are my Wilton USA 3" found at a garage sale for $18. The next photo is my Grizzly drill press vise.
The last photo is the vise I use the most and it is a "Kingcraft" 5" Chinese vise-shaped piece of metal. Paid maybe $30 or $40 new at Aldi in 2004 maybe. I don't use it much except for holding metal for cutting or welding.
Steve
Hope these work okay. The first 2 photos are my Wilton USA 3" found at a garage sale for $18. The next photo is my Grizzly drill press vise.
The last photo is the vise I use the most and it is a "Kingcraft" 5" Chinese vise-shaped piece of metal. Paid maybe $30 or $40 new at Aldi in 2004 maybe. I don't use it much except for holding metal for cutting or welding.
Steve
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rhastings80
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I picked up this Wilton for $40.00 at the flea market a couple of weeks ago and had the paint sandblasted and then repainted it and cleaned it up. I'm looking for some jaws though but have a hard time paying $55.00 for 4 inch jaws when the vise only cost $40.00
Before:
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Before:
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I have to see if I can find a set of steel jaws for mine. I have the aluminum ones which work ok, but sometimes I could use more bite.
The Columbian ones look different than mine.
Underdog
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How do you get the back plate off the Wilton bullet vise's? I see two pins one on each side, how do you drive them out and are they reusable, Thanks
rhastings80
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Yeah there are two pins on the back. I pounded one pin in with a punch and then was able to pull out the one with pliers. Then I drove the other one back out the other way once I got the first one out. Not sure if there is a better way but that has worked for me on the two I have taken apart. I have always reused the pins as well. As for the bottom cap I just used a long wooden dowel once the pins were out and hammered it out.
autopts71045
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Wow! That is one eye opener!! If your jaws are 4"W X 1"H I might have a pair of used steel ones I've ground down smooth.
JohnFreeman
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autopts71045
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Very nice Parker. You do know if you don't abuse it, it will outlive you and most of us!
autopts71045
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Gentlemen,
Apologize for no pictures, however, I have three vises that I consider "mine" and only one bolted to a bench. Three Wiltons Actually. A 3.5" Machinist Vise bought new 3 years ago, an identical 6 or 7" Wilton Machinist Vise, owned by my dad, in need of degreasing and a paint job. Nearly forgot a USA made Wilton is "like" a wood vise on one side and you flip it over to find about a 3 or 4" set of jaws. This is NOT the Junk Chinese Wilton sold at lowes/HD and painted blue. It's gray, in 95% condition and will be mounted to one of my benches when the shop is ready...
THAT SAID, Why I made this post is the lack of Brockhaus Heuer German Forged Vises. I was going to buy a 4" with swivel in 06' until Samstag Sales increased the price by 60%. The ******* the phone gave me good pricing, said the vises were in stock and ready to ship. Could not find my credit card. Called back 9 minutes later but the "****" answered the phone, and you'll pick up on him quickly if you ever call, inflated the price and denied the preexisting deal. Figured what the hay, it was chickenshi*t, however, the euro was rising and I really liked the Forged Vise. Told him I wanted the 4" Vise, Swivel Base, and maybe an adjustable vise ram that goes under your bench when not in use. He came back with $1600 plus and could not guarantee the price unless I order right then... Told him "no thanks" and that I dealt with German Imports as a day job so the Euro Inflation was way out of line as I kept/keep an eye on the currency markets...
At any rate he had no personality and I have some price limits so I bought the Wilton for $330ish.
That said there needs to be another Brockhaus/Heuer Dealer out there. He is the only one I can find. Here are some pics...
Great vise, I've used one but stateside sales ****...imho
Regards, Matt.
Chesapeake, Virginia
Look at your calendar; it says 2010, that means that if you want a HEUER vise at your door for a good price you'll have to buy it in Germany.
You could start by putting "heuer schraubstock" in the search engine of ebay.de and see what they offer.
Matt in Va
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Maxipouce,
Vielen Dank!
Regards, Matt.
Vielen Dank!
Regards, Matt.
scarrylarry
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Question about vise
I have been handed down a made in England Record 6 inch bench vise.What is the purpose of the spring?
Thanks
scarrylarry
I have been handed down a made in England Record 6 inch bench vise.What is the purpose of the spring?
Thanks
scarrylarry
Re: Question about vise
It's a "quick release" of sorts enabling you to quickly snug up the jaws.
It's a "quick release" of sorts enabling you to quickly snug up the jaws.
scarrylarry
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Re: Question about vise
bmwpower,I'm missing something here, as I don't get how it works.Sorry just learning the mechanical end of things to a degree.
scarrylarry
bmwpower,I'm missing something here, as I don't get how it works.Sorry just learning the mechanical end of things to a degree.
scarrylarry
06wt
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http://www.misgroupinc.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&IID=7761
anybody ever used one of these? i have the ability to pick one of these up for a good price, but i have never seen one until i walked in to this guys shop, and while i was there i didnt get a good look at it, im guessing its usa made but it just has that chinawilton look, hopfuly someone has some info and testimony
anybody ever used one of these? i have the ability to pick one of these up for a good price, but i have never seen one until i walked in to this guys shop, and while i was there i didnt get a good look at it, im guessing its usa made but it just has that chinawilton look, hopfuly someone has some info and testimony
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06wt
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i dont really know they must have only made them for a short time cuz i cant really find any info on them, when i go back to look at it ill take some pics even if i dont buy it
06wt
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anybody know if ^this vise(post 561)^ is made here, or is it a wilton import
autopts71045
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Thats a nice looking vise. I guess Wilton has to make a design change to keep our interest in their new ones. God knows they are having a hard enough time selling their conventional ones with the tremendous used vise market out there. I think if its made here, Wilton would proudly stamp it somewhere, if its not stamped USA anywhere, its then not made here. It doesn't mean its made in China though, WMH is based in Swizerland and has manufacturing plants around the world. It might be European made.