Recent content by Curious

Well, I know know what it is (or was). I got the last of the paint off of the base rails (??). And there was a number stamped on it 5120-605-3926 (but no mfg name). After some googling, it turns out that before the "modification" this was a 1960's era: "Fixture, Track Connecting, Full...

I agree also. Those look just like what is on this vise/clamp.

I think Outlaw has to be right. The base of this vise/clamp was purpose built. And then somebody welded on those jaws. The more I look at it, the more I am convinced. (Please forgive my terminology, I don’t pretend to know the correct terms for the parts.). The bushing at the end of the...

I can do a little welding (very little) but I have no idea how to braze something like that. But it looks like a pretty good job to my novice eyes.

Great observation on the jaw in the background, but that is a different one. The welded one is a Rock Island 593. I got it and this unknown one at a flea market yesterday. Gave $80 bucks for both of them. They were covered in gunk and grime. The Rock Island has amazingly tight tolerances...

Hello, I’m new to this forum and I am amazed at all of the information here. I am hoping for some help/ info on a ratcheting handle on an old vise that I bought. The vise seems to be somewhat custom fabricated. The handle on the screw is some type of ratchet. The handle is locked in place...

Hi all! I found this forum while trying figure out what this vise is used for. I bought it and an old Rock Island at a flea market. Maybe it is more of a clamp, than a vise. I have tried googling, but haven’t had any success. I am a novice with old tools and don’t really know how to...