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    How common are swivel jaw vises in your area?

    Here is a link to the Morgan 345 swivel jaw that I recently restored and put back into service.
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    Can Anyone Identify the Vise in this video?

    I say Reed as well. Profile is correct and the handle with the larger ball on the end is distinctively Reed.
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    Devilbiss 342 Compressor Pump

    Did you ever find a parts diagram or rebuild kits anywhere? I got one that I'd like to do some work on as well.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Just did a repair and restore video on a Wilton 1740 vise if anyone is interested. I repaired some cast material by Tig brazing and made some copper jaws for it. Turned out pretty nice. Not a trailer queen so if your looking for shelf decoration then you'll be disappointed. This will be a...
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    How common are swivel jaw vises in your area?

    I live in South Western Indiana and Swivel jaw vises are pretty rare. The three I have found, the owners did not even know that the rear jaws swiveled. I have found a Parker 372, Morgan 345, and Prentiss 12. Here's a link to my resto on the Prentiss. You can also view the restore on the Parker...
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    Show your Indestro and Duro-Chrome tools

    I just recently purchased a complete combination wrench set for $40. SAE set. Think I bought it off eBay. USA made of course with the satin finish chrome and 6 point box end! I love them.
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    Vintage Lincoln Welder Restoration: Idealarc 250

    Hey guys, I thought some of you might enjoy this old welder I restored to as new. It is a 3 part video but worth it!
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I restored and modified a beautiful Charles Parker model "A" in this video. Some of you might enjoy it. I'll try and link a massive 8 inch Post vise restoration sometime soon. It is an awesome vise!!
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    You can but wire wheeling would be less invasive and probably do everything you need. I also use a straight Muriatic Acid soak for a few hours if my part is super rusty and crusty. It will come out without any rust....just clean metal. The fact that this part is machined is irrelevant now that...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Hey 8T6ElCamino, I have a video on the restoration of one of those Reeds. I also have restored many others. Here's a link to the Reed......maybe it will help you. They are amazing vises!
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    lincoln idealarc 250

    I just bought one this week for $125 and it came with the high frequency arc stabilizer. I paid for the machine without it and when I came back to pick it up the guy said this goes with it, referring to the HF. Awesome! I am restoring this for resale but it should make selling it much easier...
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    Wilton Bullet Vise date stamping. show yours with or without EXP on slide

    This was my first Wilton vise. It’s a 1760. I YouTubed the restoration.
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    Blacksmith vises 101 companies that made them, catalogs and history show and tell all

    I bought a new post vise from a neighbor of mine yesterday. This one is special, the jaws are 7.75 inches wide!!! It is just a massive vise! Probably weighs near 200lbs. It was all I could do to move it.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Here's a Parker 974 that I bought on Thanksgiving morning. Appears to be in great condition. Even has original wrench on the swivel nut.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Check out this restoration of my Columbian 503. It came out amazing! I did this resto for my 3 daughters. I don't have a picture but this link is a YouTube video of me restoring it. I did a very unusual color (bright yellow) but I surprised myself in how much I actually liked it!
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