Recent content by AmericanMade

Hello, I'm looking for a large old vise for my shop. 6+ in. Prentiss, Parker, Athol, would be great. Thanks

They look like good tools. Sign me up!

Thank you for all the good Advice. I cancelled the transaction. I agree that the jaw looks like it came off at one time.

I've been looking for a Prentiss for a while and found this massive one of eBay. I've seen so many vises on ebay that are damaged so I am very cautious with this purchase. I messaged the seller (who sounds like a great guy) and this is what was said: Me: Hi, ...Are there any defects at all? I...

Thanks for the input and feedback. I learned a few things and I am confident I can restore a nicer vise now. Alan Douglas:That is interesting about the slide and date. I am now wondering how old my vise is. I have been thinking 50s but it would be cool to find out it is WWII era.

Location added. I'm not understanding the PVC method but I will check out the Vise 101 thread.

It's good to know that the good quality vises have tight tolerances on the slide. Every vise I have seen in person is loose. I can't wait to get my hands on a quality one. Thanks for the advice.

Drivesitfar- I agree with your comments. I bought the vise on eBay and overpaid when the crack is taken into account. I didn't know about the crack until I stripped the paint. As I mentioned I don't think it will affect it's durability because of it's location. As far as your advice concerning...

I used a small brush a red acrylic paint to highlight the lettering and raised areas. The areas I wanted bare metal I took the wire brush to and took of the grey paint. This included the anvil, handles, and jaw inserts. I used candle wax to protect the bare metal from corrosion. I'm...

I've been trying to find a good vise for a few months with no luck. Something with a 5 or 6" jaw. The Prentiss and Parker Vises are really nice. I purchased a small 3" Dunlap Vise on eBay to hold me over until I find a larger vise. I restored it and took pictures for anyone else interested in...