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Blair Mfg. / J. E. Martin machine Works was at 402 East street across from Brain Lumber Co.

I left in 1979. The company didn't last to long after that. The company closed up a couple years later. I have the # 1, 4, 5, and 8. J. E. Martin Machine works started in 1912 By John E. Martin. It was handed down to his son (first name unknown to me). The next owner was W. Martin ( the sons...

Hi. I worked at J. E. Martin Machine Works for 10 years. They made 8 styles of vises from 8 lbs. to 325 lbs. The sleeve that is threaded behind the hand wheel is to position the hand wheel at the end of the screw. I have 4 of the vises and am always looking for the ones I don't have. Bowhit