Recent content by calum

Thanks for the info gents, just wondering if it's worth spending time on restoring this with a fresh clean and paint etc. Only paid £25 (~$35) for it with the intention of using it as a drill press vice so if i can make a few bob i'll fire it on eBay.

Hi all, picked up this Wilton milling machine vise today and looking for some info on it. Seems to be Illinois stamped, Chicago? Unsure on the date on this or what it's worth?

Posted this earlier but better showing it in the right thread here. Picked up this Paramo #23 Hi-Duty vise for free in good working condition and decided to give it a quick refresh. The jaws had weld spatter on them and the handle had a bend in it but overall was a solid piece of Sheffield...

Hey, yes in Scotland. Re. the find, this vise was surplus to requirements at my work. It had been used in the weld clad shop for years but now no longer needed so I swiped it at the first opportunity. It is a quick release which works brilliantly now its had a going over. I used copper grease...

Picked up this Paramo #23 Hi-Duty vise for free in good working condition and decided to give it a quick refresh. The jaws had weld spatter on them and the handle had a bend in it but overall was a solid piece of Sheffield steel in decent condition. Here it is next to my small Record 1 Ton...

Impressive!

Good air flow helps as well

Silica gel bags in the tool drawers work for keeping rust off the steel tools

Ah need 5 posts

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