Recent content by clarkebd

Are you using gas?

Well, this would be great to gift to my oldest son to start a 'moving-away' tool set for when the time comes.

He's got a page that lists a lot of his projects. Easy to scroll and they link to the video's: http://www.frankmakes.com/

That's a nice restore on that vice! Exactly like I'd like to do.

I don't know what the jaws are made of. They are well worn it appears and I would replace them. Thanks for the heads up on replacement parts.

Thanks guys. I will clean it up a bit and look for date stamps.

Thanks for the info. I need a vise and was going to clean it up and paint it. I'm not looking to make any money on it, but I'd like to know what it's worth and how best to clean it up. I got it for $60.

Hi Guys- Found a Wilton Vise at a nearby auction. It's a Wilton C1 with Chicago USA. Those are the only markings I can make out. It has 4" head on it, swivels and slides work good. Is it better to clean it up and repaint it, or just clean the grime off and leave as is? I've...

Did you drill all the holes in the top? Also, what are the 2 pieces of angle iron for that are welded to the top? If it's for clamping stuff, seems they might get in the way sometimes for a bigger piece, or are they removable? I love the size of the table. That's what I need to do since I...

Type it in. Or is it true what I've heard is that it costs the vendor more to do this?

Check if you have a Dillon Supply nearby. The one in Raleigh has a huge steel shop and can also cut anything you order. http://www.dillonsupply.com/ Only pain is their prices aren't marked as they change constantly with the price of steel and the order desk can be very busy at times. The...

*****...happened to me just last month, except stolen. I leave my garage door open as I like the breeze and sunlight. Was working on the garage floor, left one of my socket organizers out as I was using some sockets from it, and it's gone after I came inside for lunch. Was either a delivery...

Thanks. I was guessing that would be the answer. I'll pass on it then.

Hi, I only have one picture of this vise. Anyone know what it is by chance with that big '3' on the side? It's a swivel base also.

Are there any control joins in your drive?