Recent content by ChuHeff

Hello, I have a RI 591, just acquired. I would like to clean it up. Most of the paint is gone. I will likely finish it with metal oil. I would like to remove the Birtman Electric tag and then reinstall the tag at the end. Is it better to simply leave it? If someone has experience doing this, any...

Hello, Thank you all for your input. Due to jaw size and type on this vise, the best course of action seems like grinding down a cap crew would be best. Being a woodworker, this will be new for me, but looking forward to giving it a go. I'm not even sure why I bought this vise. I already own a...

Hello, Not sure this question deserves a new thread of it's own, but didn't know where to post the questions, so here it is. I just purchased a Rock Island vise, model 591. It a great little vise which seems to have had comparatively little use. I am removing the jaws to clean behind and be sure...

Thank you again for the info. There is not anything like beside the logo inside the drawer. As I get the drawers out and clean things up, I'll keep a look out for anything other markings and let you know If I find anything. Thank you for your help!

Hello Again, Nothing stamped inside the drawer, behind the logo. Would it have been stamped on another plaque of sorts or directly into the drawer? I have not had all of the drawers out yet, but will soon and let you know what I find if anything. This box is in pretty good shape for being as old...

Hello, I looked behind the crown logo and did not see a thing. Is there another place to look?

Hello, Can anyone Give an approximate date of birth for this tool cabinet? I bought it at an auction, so know nothing of it's history. Thanks!

Hello, My first post here, so I hope I do this correctly. There should be a photo off a Wilton Model 110 C-Clamp attached. It has a clamping capacity of 10 Max, but because of the threaded screw , a 5" minimum. This has already likely been discussed but I have always assumed short screw was...