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    Can anyone identify this old wood vise?

    Thanks for the info. This is helpful for understanding how this vise works. Unfortunately it is currently stuck and wont open/close more than a few mm. There is a ratcheting piece which seems to be stuck in the engaged position. Not sure if the ratchet is slightly broken or a spring is...
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    Can anyone identify this old wood vise?

    9" jaws. I can see a faded name on the handle, but can't make it out. Anyone have any info?
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    New edition to my family. Recently found the Wilton at an estate sale
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    $10 Estate Sale Score - 1986 Wilton Bullet Vise

    ha ha.,... My heart was pounding when I went and asked the guy how much he wanted for it. There were estate sale flipping vultures circling all around the house, but they were walking right by it. They obviously were not up on their vises' and need to start reading Garage Journal more often!
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    $10 Estate Sale Score - 1986 Wilton Bullet Vise

    I know... I ****.... Does anyone know if these vary at all in quality/value based on year?
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    8" Chas Parker Vises

    Here's a pic of the 958 after I cleaned it up and painted it.
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    Chas Parker Vise's original paint color?

    I recently acquired a Chas Parker 958 which I'm debating restoring vs leaving as is. It has green paint in some areas and black in others. Does anyone know what color(s) these were sold as originally? Even when looking at it with a magnifying glass, it's not obvious to me which is the...
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    8" Chas Parker Vises

    Here are some pictures of a 958 that I picked up today. (I'm guessing a few of us here were looking at the same vise). The guy who was selling it said he has had it since the 80s and it originally came out of a GE plant in the Albany area. It has a few layers of patina on it and the jaws...
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    8" Chas Parker Vises

    Thanks all for the info. Were there any other 8" models other than the 60, 958, and 978? Does anyone know the estimated years of manufacture of these models?
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    8" Chas Parker Vises

    I'm curious how much these actually go for when they come up for sale. I'm sure condition and location affect price a ton, but wondering if anyone has a ballpark idea on their expected price range. thanks Charlie
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    First post from Ashland MA

    I've been reading these forums for quite a while, but never got around to posting. Garage and tool enthusiast. Thanks to all for all the great info that is available here. Charlie
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