Recent content by Captainkrusty

Posted this awhile ago. WW2 6” Wilton, no date stamped.

I have not purchased a foot pedal and have a simple 1/4 turn ball valve behind the gun. Seems to work ok and I don't know if I want to change. Right now, it is on/off with a very good air flow. I could reduce the size of the gun depending on the style of nozzle for more room but my biggest...

I will, thanks.

I recently purchased and did the "harbor freight sandblast cabinet mods" found throughout youtube and here. I tried the gun that came with the cabinet and it just didn't work so I cut it apart and cobbled something together that would allow me to start some projects. I have a mill and lathe...

Well said, thank you.

I just finished cleaning, sandblasting and painting my new vise. It does not have a date mark and from what others here have commented, this appears to be an early vise. I have a mill and lathe and could touch up the jaws and anvil but wanted to go with the used look. This is in great condition...

Thank you for the info!

Nice! You going to sandblast and repaint?

Been looking for one for awhile but they have always sold before I can get there or the owner wants too much for it. Was my lucky day today.

Newbie here and excited about my new Wilton Vise. I bought this vise along with a (nice) 6 foot metal bench today for $195. Yea, I can't believe it either. With the exception of the paint, it looks original and in great shape. I checked for a date stamp and could not locate one so from doing...