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I have the patent information...I'd like to determine when the vice was manufactured.

Patent number is 2430458. This patent was applied for August 27, 1945 and granted November 11, 1947. The Patentee was Leo F. Farrell, South Haven, MI and was called "Automatic Screw Control." Per the source: "This patent number was seen on a Wilton 3½" Triple Duty Vise. The patent covers a...

The dynamic jaw is pushed toward the static jaw by hand to contact the work piece, and then the vice is tightened using the handle. To loosen the grip on the work piece, the handle is used to back off the dynamic jaw a couple turns, which then allows the dynamic jaw to be pulled back away from...

Just bought a Wilton 5" Triple Duty Utility Vice today for $60. It has the quick release feature. Can someone tell me about when this vice was made, and if it is a decent vice? I was satisfied that it was made in the USA and is in good shape and working condition. There isn't much information...