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One of the things you have to do, is get the extension cord out to the side. The extension cord, ships wrapped in a plastic bag in the first drawer, so you have to remove the first and second drawers to push the extension cord out to the side. A word of caution while removing and reinstalling...

As i was unpacking, i found an advertising panel in each one of the workbench. The factory is advertising these for $598 regular price but Home Depot is having them listed at $698 but on sale for $598. Pretty sneaky to pretend that the factory regular price is the sale price at Home Depot.

I purchase 2 of these and were delivered today, they come on a palet. As you can see the casters aren't installed and you have to flip the workbench on it's side to install the casters. You need 2 people and a lot of padding as you don't want to scratch this beauty. The casters seem heavy duty...

Sorry it took me a while, But here are a couple of close ups on the jaws.

Yes, I will take a better picture of the jaw area soon. I am located in Fort Worth, Texas

Genlemen, I am trying to sell my Chas Parker 974 1/2 on Craigslist but not sure what to price it at. Any idea? See pictures below

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261496711269&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL BENCH VISE 4.5 INCH Have those been discontinued? i've only seen them on Ebay over $200

Lol.....

Where is it made?

I have the same vise like your columbian but mine is made by Brink and cotton and the jaws are 4 1/2" wide.I bought is from Home depot brand new in 1998 for $25.

I understand if it is 1 of a kind item. This vise aint 1 of a kind. Just sayin

I was browsing through Ebay and found some crazy prices on vintage vise like, $300 and $500. Are people out there paying those crazy prices? Check this one out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/330934741186?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649