Recent content by cshabang

SOO much inspiration in this thread. I have a few things in the works for my Chas Parker thats been in the same family since new (3 generations). The only problem now is Im constantly searching for vintage bases that match my other ones haha

Old cabinets are killer. Ill have to dig up some photos of a few of mine

Im glad Im not the only one whos got more than my fair share of vises of all types. Ill have to put some photos together. My current love is my Chas Parker 288 1/2 that was in the same family since new...3 generations had it until the son of the last owner called it a "chunk of iron" he had no...

i just picked up a 288 1/2. I need to machine some pipe jaw pins and a swivel base handle for it. Cant beat old vises. Looks like you FIL knows his way around a machine shop!!!

I just picked up a Chas Parker 288 1/2 with a cool back story (only one family owned it since new) I did a quick search, but only craftsman pedestals threads popped up... Im wanting to mount this vise on a cool old cast iron pedestal, or maybe Ill fab one up that will have my fab flavor in...

yeah to say Im stoked to own it is an understatement!

good to know, thank you! I just got home from guys a Chas Parker 288 1/2. It was in the same family since new and has been in storage for decades. After 3 generations, the guys son called it a "chunk of metal" so Im now the caretaker. I need to machine the pins for the pipe jaws and the swivel...

I know of a company that makes new jaw pads, so thats not an issue. WORST case, Ill machine them myself. Hopefully youre right that I can find a dynamic side. Otherwise its a complete and operational vise that will work nicely in my fab shop

I wouldnt scrap it, if I decide not to restore it, Id sell it. I am equipped to make the jaws but a friend of mine already pointed me to a company he uses for jaws. They just under went new ownership so I have to wait to order them.

Unfortunately The repair doesnt have full penetration and the jaw was fully busted clean off. Also, up at the jaw, someone ground about 1/4 inch off it at an angle so Id have to build that all up as well. It comes down to a time vs money thing at this point.

forgot the photos

Hey guys. I havent been in here in forever because Im a vintage tool addict haha. (not really but kinda) I just picked up a round logo Prentiss bulldog 528 with a broken dynamic jaw. Im trying to find information on it, but Im striking out. Anyone have a good source of info on Prentiss vises...

I HATE shelving because it always collects clutter and dust since Im a fabricator. Im lucky enough to have a barn that I store stuff in yet my shop (because its not done) always seems to collect stuff. My stop to it is to only have what Im working on in that area. My shop is small (24 by 36ish)...