Recent content by captjack

I think I shall just keep the vice and use it for a show piece as, as many of you have stated, it has no real value. I very much appreciate all the comments and suggestions. Have a great day. captjack

How do you wish you crow cooked? Have a great day.... captjack

Good morning: A Rock Island like mine except in very poor (in my eyes) condition just went for $475.00 at David Beards Auction here in East Texas. I am sure I can work out a delivery that will please everyone. Yet, of course, I am not going to let the vice go at those low prices that are being...

To Shiftless and others. I can't seem to be able to answer emails...and I do not know why yet be aware that I thank you all for your comments... Have a great day captjack

Rock Island 574 Vice in outstanding condition. What should I ask for it? The brass plate reads: Manufactured by Birman Electrical Company Rock Island Division Rock Island Illinois Made in the United States of America I hope the photos attach correctly. I have dissembled the...

Good morning and thank you so much. I was becoming paranoid thinking the site was after me. I shall post them at first chance today. Have a great day captjack

I hope this works to show the photographs. https://captjack1.imgur.com/all If not I really need some help with this. Thank you captjack

This should be post #5 and meet the requirements for posting photos or URL's. captjack

I guess I need 5 or more post to be able to put the photos up. So here is number 4. Thank you captjack

Here are a few of the photos I took of the vice this morning. The brass tag reads: Manufactured by Birman Electrical Company Rock Island Division Rock Island Illinois Made in the United States of America The only 'strange' thing I can find is the jaw plate. (see photos...

Good morning and thank you for the comment. That, Craig's List, is one of the venue's I considered. I am very much willing to deliver about 500 miles from the farm and at only $.50 per mile one way. Again, thank you captjack

Good morning: After many years absent from the farm, I am finally back and going through all the items. Among them I have a Rock Island vice that is in excellent condition. This is in excess of my needs and I have disassembled it to check for any hidden problem which there are none. I am...