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Would be great to find some photo archives from Iron Mountain Ford plant to try to spot this beast. I looked but no luck so far.

My guess is they purchased it used, possibly due to supply. By 1940s Hill Acme was making tubular fabricated cranes as such: Note here they actually called them "Canton"

@Private Lugnutz Thank you sir for putting in the time to search this! I agree we do not know for certain but my moneys with you, most likely Glider plant crane. Very neat history.

Mike it hasnt been repaired, the upright on this particular crane is made from mild steel. I believe the weld is due to limit of plate size available in 1900s, the weld is on same location vertically on both uprights, also the weld on the 90 degree back rib is staggered again at same location on...

For your consideration is Rockwell 21-122 knee milling machine. Fully functional machine. Less than .01 backlash on X&Y. Machine came from Allis Chalmers Springfield Plant (see plaque). Unit is located in Chicago suburbs but I can crate and ship in USA. This unit has following features: -R8...

For sale 6” Jaw, large pipe jaws, swivel base Wilton C3. Nice original paint and sticker. Asking $1300 local pickup in chicago suburbs or can ship freight anywhere in USA. Also have available real nice C1 at $550. Would do combo deal on pair. Thank you!

Vise is sold. I do have a Prentiss 58 that is also available!

SOLD - Very large bench vise, 8" wide jaw, nearly 33" overall, 256 pounds. This will be a statement piece in your shop and likely biggest vise 99.9% of your buddies will ever see. Used but in good overall working shape. No cracks, repairs or issues. Will SHIP, will work with buyer to set up...

For your consideration is Rusnok model 80 milling machine. Unit runs well and is ready to use. Don’t let the size deceive you, this is capable industrial grade small mill. Comes with complete collet set and misc end mills. Can send video of unit running at your request. I am located in chicago...

Mantel (fractal) vise in action: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqjMZbxMxQo/

Have you ever seen a vise like this? The W. Sauerbrey & Co , from Remscheid Germany, a 130 mm (5-1/8”) vise. This is the cousin to the German supervise, just a scaled down version. My knowledge on these is very brief both due to my poor German and the limited documents available. During WW2 the...

How if only they made script 58!

Wow I’m impressed !

good visual aid Smitty! Unfortunately 23s never had graffiti script model

Here is Holland’s 18 4 bolt on roundhouse vise stand. Set up is just shy of 800 pounds.