Recent content by Barker425

Thank you everyone for your replies.

I recently picked a "The Ridge Tool Co Elyria Ohio 43 CP (N)" vise. The "N" is not cast on but, rather stamped in. It weighs around 70 pounds? Is this the same as a Ridgid? If so, why is it marked Ridge? Were these types of vises only manufactured at a certain point? Does anyone know when...

Thank you for info and quick reply!

I recently picked up a Columbian 7-RD (? not sure about the D) wood vise. I am looking for info about its approximate manufacture date and any other information about this vise. I have attached a couple of photos. Thank you

Thank you everyone for the information. I appreciate it. I found a replacement nut for a Jet #5 for less than $10. I will give that a try.

Thank you. Any idea on a make or model? I'm not having any luck looking online trying to match up photos. Is there a good place/site to order parts from?

I picked up a Desmond Stephan 61P the other day and the guy i got it from "threw in" another vise that was missing the lug for the main screw. It doesn't look like much of a vise, but I thought I could make it usable for a friend. I need help identifying what it is. Thank you for looking.

Thank you for the quick response. Would the markings be more to the front or back and what would I be looking for? The top of the slide has seen some "use" over the years. It's kinda scratched up.

A friend brough over an old vise today for me to check out. I have never seen one like this. It operates with a lever on the side. There is no front/main screw. It is approximately 16 inches long, 9 inches high with 4 1/2 inch jaws and weighs maybe 50 ish pounds. The only markings I can...

I just picked up this same vise. Have you had any success in locating a manufacturer or any other info about it?