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I'm pretty sure they made at least two. One that they took to a trade expo, although that could've been a non working prototype. Another was purchased by the US govt and delivered to a naval yard in the northeast. Can't remember exactly where. It's been awhile since I looked them up.

If you're still working on it here's a thread with photos of two of them (from Jaydb07 and me) being taken apart. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/american-scale-no-79-swivel-jaw-swivel-vise-restoration.397016/

Edit: Disregard, the price has been changed to $450 Nice wooden chest of drawers for $35 near Pittsburgh (Verona, Pa) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/857667562753131/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Could be a simple pin or maybe something like the Prentiss patent with a spring loaded pin. I've seen a few with a bolt or pin, but don't know if that was original or just what the vise ended up with. https://patents.google.com/patent/US187131

Yeah it is a 6". The guy just updated his ad.

I didn't know anyone ever made them. The spreadsheet doesn't show any either.

There are probably local shops that do this as a service. If not there are big commercial ones like send cut send or oshcut that will ship your parts to you. Here's one in Tucson https://emjetllc.com/

Edit: seller updated the ad and now has it as a 6". Columbian Cat No. 208 1/2. Listed as 8" and 300 lbs by seller.

Based on your description the lathe is overpriced by about $3000-3500. Don't buy it and stop fixing it for him.

Its currently at the lowest price it's ever been ($130.07). Lowest price ever = good deal.

Dewalt two pack of 20v 6ah batteries are within 50 cents of the lowest price ever. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M751WC3?tag=atomicindus08-20 Price history https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B01M751WC3?tp=1y

Blackhawk Porto Power cart $150 in Goshen, NY It's pretty beat up, but still has the press https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1084450616080466

Here's some info on the table/vise: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=4871&tab=6

Blackhawk jack for $100 in Delta PA https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/895548032105695

Anyone know who made these? There doesn't seem to be a manufacturers stamp on them. They're identical with the exception of color and different drawer slides. 27.5 x 28.5w x 42.5h Edit: added pics. The interior sides are removable. I was trying to remove a slide for cleaning and the whole...