Recent content by Doug Deaton

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    My First Attempt at Restoring a Vise - Columbian D46 - Video

    The video tells the story. Hope you like it. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mFQcQ_rrxM8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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    Looking for Used American Made Bench Vise

    No sir, I found two! I located two Columbian vices near home. One is a 605M and the other is a D45. I posted two threads in the General Tool Discussion forum. Thanks for the follow up.
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    Brought This Columbian D46 Vise Today - Info Requested

    I’ve been looking all over the place for a used American made vise and today I found two Columbian vises at two different locations. Against my better judgment, I decided to buy them both. I hit the jackpot….or at least I think I did. Hopefully, someone here can provide some information...
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    Request for Info: Columbian 605M Vise I Bought Today

    I’ve been looking all over the place for a used American made vise and today I found two Columbian vises at two different locations. Against my better judgment, I decided to buy them both. I hit the jackpot….or at least I think I did. Hopefully, someone here can provide some information...
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    Looking for Used American Made Bench Vise

    I am looking for a used, American-made vise with jaws that are at least 4” wide (4-1/2” to 5” preferred). It must have a swivel base and replaceable jaw inserts. Anvil and pipe jaws are not important. My budget is $200 max and I live in the north Dallas (TX) area. I will be doing serious...
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    Prentiss Bulldog 264/265 4" new jaws, clean!

    Is this still for sale? Thanks.
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    New Guy from Texas (DFW)

    Hello, I found the Garage Journal Board while researching vises. I'm not a master machinist or formally trained mechanic but I am a mechanically inclined guy with an interest in blacksmithing. I work on firearms a little here and there and will be performing armorer service on rifles for the...
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