Recent content by Dave_In_NB

Here in Canada, because of the influence of our neighbours (neighbors), people will spell words à-la American or à-la British depending on which language influenced them the most, although most newspapers and the likes will stick to a Canadian convention which has a mixture of British and...

The Canadian vise content is under represented here; I'll do my best to improve it as I discover them. Today I'll introduce you to my second Canadian discovery: the James Smart Manufacturing Co..... 1854: James Smart opens his Novelty Works 1860: Foundry established 1881: Business...

Yea, but is this particular vise from a recognizable manufacturer, or is there demand for the extra small vises?

Guys... what makes this small vise worth over $400?... http://www.ebay.ca/itm/311515763127?ul_noapp=true

Guys, you were right... I have not even touched the 180lb McAvity vise yet and voilà!... another vise finds a new home in my shop. -- A Prentiss No. 2. Except for a 2" long crack in the slide where it seems nails were being straightened, it is in great condition. I did not find any other...

This must be the longest thread I ever came across. I could not help but to share with you my latest auction acquisition... Specs: 6" jaw, 9" opening / 10" pushing it Rotating fixed jaw swivel base with spring loaded pin for quick positioning Weight: Approx 180 lb Manufacturer: T. McAvity &...