Recent content by Bloodhound1958

The tear down is complete. Didn't take long at all BUT I have some immediate concerns. Both Allen screws for the rear that keep the Vise from rotating are bent. The side bolts that hold the pipe jaws in are not only bent but thread in at an angle. I contemplated drilling and threading new holes...

Thanks for the added info and links. Glad I didn't get hurt to bad at $50.00... I would have preferred to restore a piece of vintage americana but oh well. My fault for not doing my homework first. Still, I need a go to vise and not worrying about hurting it works. Gonna tear it down, clean it...

Thanks 1982fxr... Older makes me feel a little better about buying it. Gonna make it a father son project to teach him some basics.

Boy oh boy! Lesson learned... Ouch. Wouldn't have bought it if I'd known. I guess old looking isn't an indication of anything! I'll clean it up and use it now that the $$ is spent. Maybe I can make it look more 'Merican! LOL Thanks for the help. :)

Hello all, new to the forum and looking for help. I bought this 5" Vise off CL for $50.00... Not sure if it's old, new or made in China. Figured I'd break it down, clean her up and go from there if it's worthwhile. Anyone know who made it or how old it is? Don't want to waste my time "restoring"...

Very helpful. thank you.

Looks fantastic! :)

Lookin good! Did this myself not to long ago.

Awesome collection. :)

Definitely next on my Wants list.