Recent content by chopsaw84

Looked up Bison, yep that sure looks like the one... Thanks 454!

That was a crappy picture, try again...

Howdy, Since I had my vises pulled out, here is another one, not sure if it qualifies for the spreadsheet but any info is appreciated. Can't recall where it came from but I remember thinking it was like a chinese or taiwanese thing at the time because of how the handle was crimped instead of...

Hi Kevin, No problem, the Simplex vise weighs 79lbs and max opening is 12.0". That reminded me of when I bought it off Craigslist many years ago, they didn't have much of a picture and were advertising it as a 12" vise. Cleaning out a storage unit a half hour away from me... Imagine my...

I feel like I should be embarrassed, Craigslist $25, Guy was kinda of a **** so I don't feel that bad.... That Parker 978 however is just "Wow..."

Hi guys, When I was digging through my vise collection to get out the Rock Island 390 (thanks again for all the info) I pushed this one aside. Now that I'm re-organizing I remember buying it for $30 and still think it's a very cool vise. I should do something with it... Didn't see it in the...

I had replied a few days ago but I don't see my reply showing so I must have screwed it up somehow.... Anyways, just wanted to make sure I said thank you very much for all the info and especially for the catalog page picture. That's awesome, the patent info is also very cool and I may end up...

Howdy, Posted this over in the vise info thread just now, posting here to double my chances of finding out more info about this one. It's about 28" long closed and about 36" extended. Only stamping on it is "Patented Sept 22 1914". 3.5" jaws. The lead screw is hollow and the handle turns a...

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the earlier info on the Wilton Cadet 9135 vise. Appreciate it Fierljeppen... --- Here is another one I have that I'm curious to see what you guys can tell me about. Didn't wipe it down but it looks nice when cleaned up. It's about 28" long closed and about 36"...

Hi Wonderful, Regarding the orange paint, I thought the same thing at first when I started to strip it down. Never seen an orange Wilton before so that's why I stopped and took a closer look. The orange paint seems to be the original color and my first ever post on here was to the guys over...

Hi guys, new here... I just lucked upon this 3.5" Wilton cadet vise at an auction ($30) and started to take it apart to strip and repaint. Key was stamped 12/57 and the model is a 9135. In excellent condition other than appearance. After I wiped off most of the gray rattle-can spray paint...

Howdy, Got a message that I was asking in the wrong forum, I apologize... Still finding my way around here so I will re-post in the general vise forum. Appreciate all the info so far though so thanks to everyone. Chopsaw84

Thanks everyone for the info! Guess now I have another question... I just lucked upon this vise and started to take it apart to strip and repaint. After I cleaned off most of the gray rattle-can spray paint the orange started coming through and now it has a nice patina. I think I'll just...

Howdy, First time posting..., actually first time looking at this site. Oh geez Louise, I could spend so many hours that I don't have the time for just looking at all those beautiful vises. You are my people... AnyWays.... I got here because I picked up a Wilton Cadet 9135 3.5" vise at...