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The ones with the pilot on the tip are used extensively in the aircraft industry to countersink for rivets and screws. -Bear

These are a couple vises I was thrilled to receive recently: Prentiss № 31 (Nickel-Plated): 1 ¾” jaws, 1 ½ lbs Prentiss № 32...

New group shot.

I found my fourth Alva M. Colt patent (237,431) Quick Acting eccentric clamp at the flea market yesterday and finished cleaning it up...

Despite the angry, corrupt, and cowardly voices that tell us otherwise, we’re blessed beyond words to be Americans. The freedoms that we...

Once in a lifetime vise. Bonney Rapid Transit #160 5-1/4" jaw width 10" opening Parker style jaws Fast acting gear rack and pawl coarse...

Found a No.88 today for $50

Unfortunately cracks are hard to see under decades of grime, and rust. It's the chance you take.

Thanks- I appreciate it! -Bear

Bear Well if you decide to build a split nut then I have a drawing to share. Good luck.

I spent a couple of hours today taking the Reed apart and cleaning it up good. I had an issue getting the dynamic jaw to slide out... I...