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Finshed up another valve cover. So much fun. My paint skills are challenged to say the least.

Columbian 605-M2. 5” jaws that opens to 8” and weights 70 lbs. Just finished restoring this one for a vise collector on the island...

Here is one I did not see on the list. Samson 5214, 5 inch jaws and weighing in at 102 pounds. I would guess made by Rock Island...

I hear you. I was going to get a Wilton vise till I saw they were around $600 - compared to the Chinesium one advertised at $60. I want...

Always wanted a Wilton bullet vise. Can’t afford the older USA version. Just bit the bullet ordered the China version 😳 $155.00 and has...

Delivered today. Looks good. Opening the jaws requires a bit of pressure. Tightening I can do with one finger. :unsure: I’ll bolt it...

I restored one like yours. I know someone that might be able to make your pipe jaws. Send a pm and I’ll share the jaw builder.

Just finished restoring my 1992 Weber Genesis 4000.

Next one is on me! :lol2:

Coors Banquet... we could be best friends!

Rock Island 541B after cleaning and paint. I drew inspiration from another 541 on the forum.

Happy Memorial Day everyone. I'm working on repairing a Rock Island 541B, and I am missing one of the three pipe jaws. I'm curious if...

Well, this is my first 'collectible' vise. I have several others that are just tools, but I couldn't resist getting this beast. American...