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    Wilton Bullet Vise date stamping. show yours with or without EXP on slide

    These are from a current e-Bay listing. The markings are unfamiliar, at least to me. The seller says they cannot make the number out after "MAR". Has anyone else seen the date stamp marked in a similar manner? The "GUAR EXP" font seems right, just in the wrong place. Perhaps the retailer applied...
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    Wilton Bullet Vise date stamping. show yours with or without EXP on slide

    This 9/47 825 seems to fit the patterns well. Just another data point. Tom
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    Wilton Bullet Vise date stamping. show yours with or without EXP on slide

    This 6/30/65 9450 seems to fit the patterns well. Just another data point. Tom
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    Wilton Bullet Vise date stamping. show yours with or without EXP on slide

    An observation not previously noted (I don't think). Picture 5 in Kevin's post shows a footnote at the bottom saying the 8" Wiltons were not Wilton products. Whose were they? Tom
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Came across this little 825 2.5" stamped 9 46 a month or so ago. Lightly used and smooth. Finished the restore last week...straight forward and fairly easy. Found a trace of the original paint in the static to base mounting holes...no surprise...light green. Disassembled, wire brushed, corrosion...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    New, old vise. Wilton 2-1/2". Partially lubed and assembled, primed and ready for paint. Stamped 6-47 (no "GAR EXP"). Traces of original light green paint. :)
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Balane...1st class restoration!! I think the mint green is just right. Did it come from a rattle can or a custom mix (care to share the formula)??
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Well, to be honest...Fairhope is one of the nicest and quaint little towns in the LA area...I can see why you might want to be stationary there. Here in Gulf Shores, it pays to swivel a little every now and then.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    va.grouseman....really nice Yost and the mounting arrangement is perfect!!!
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Yes...they are closing in on you! Living in Fairhope, I can understand why you may be partial to stationary. :bounce: Tom
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    autopts...thanks for the ideas about the "A" & the comment on the Wilton; coming from you it is considered a compliment in the highest regard. Your work is top shelf! The vise was semi naked when it arrived so the restoration went fairly quickly. At one point in its life it was painted a...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Newest addition...a 9450 from mid 1965. Very well taken care of by its previous owner.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Wilton Model Number What, if any, is the significance of the "A" in front of the 9450?
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Thanks Carla!!!:thumbup:
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