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    Columbian Vises: history and reliability thread.

    Many thanks, I thought it was missing a swivel as the base is not flush,and i gathered those raised bits would be for locking into a swivel base. Restoration is literally only going to be the removal of rust and the flaking paint ( with care) then a good lube. I wonder how this ended up in in...
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    Columbian Vises: history and reliability thread.

    No holes whatsoever, if you look at the close up pic you can see a large threaded bar underneath and the large wing nut is to secure. I'm gathering I should just be able to loosen the nut, move and re-tighten. Thanks for the reply!
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    Columbian Vises: history and reliability thread.

    Thanks for the reply. Cost me £10 couldn't believe it! Just going to clean it up and put it to good use.
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    Columbian Vises: history and reliability thread.

    Picked this up today for next to nothing, doesnt have a swivel base. Anyone have any info on this? It's rusty but fully working, the thread looks near perfect.
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