Recent content by eidolon

Thank you GJ friends (in no particular order: Outlaw, Fierljeppen, JKB, drivesitfar, Lugnutz, and va.grouseman) for all the insightful information. I genuinely enjoyed learning about this vise and very excited to have such a perfectly preserved article from such a long time ago. Now I just need...

@JKB First of all, I appreciate your reply and insight. I don't feel that it's a fuss - merely a discussion with people far smarter than I on the matter offering their expertise, which (as I mentioned) I appreciate. I really fell in love with Wilton bullets as of very recently, while starting...

@Outlaw: I'm confused; I stipulated that its from between 1942 and 1945 based on what you said. A more precise year would be interesting to try and ascertain, though I am not entirely hopeful. I checked your message history; sadly, the forum only keeps the last 500, so wherever those ads are...

Thank you for the reply; so then based on the rationale, this guy is from between 1942 and 1945, if I am understanding this correctly?

Thank you for the replies. As I mentioned and from what I have seen, the round "nose" part of the bullet would not get a warranty sticker, but rather the Wilton #20 one (pic attached), the remnants of which I believe this specimen still carries. As to the bodies used after the move, I believe...

That's incredible news! Especially considering the shape of this guy! I intent to inhibit the rust, clean out the grease (that seems to have been there since WWII) and keep the rest as is. If anyone has closer insight or stipulations as to a date, any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you very much for the suggestion; trying that now, will delete to hamper spamming if it doesn't work.

My apologies; trying as you suggested: *edit* still no joy :/

I did include the hyperlink to the album earlier, but just in case, I'll try this again: *edit* images still don't appear to work :/ album link is here: https://imgur.com/a/vGVzDTM

I was under the impression - after reading through this thread - that the PAT PNG was no longer used after the mid-50's; perhaps it may be different for baby bullets, not sure. Still, any light as to the approximate dating would be appreciated.

@drivesitfar to be frank, I wouldn't rely too much on the presence of the sticker, since those may be purchased on eBay for those recreating the "authentic" look during restorations (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-Vise-20-2-Decals-Red-Black-On-Gold-Set-2-For-Baby-Bullet-/154038326971)...

you are correct :) I needed five posts before I could add anything (hyperlinks only for the time being it seems). Let's do a second attempt at this: It's so cute! link to the album: https://imgur.com/a/vGVzDTM

Started setting up a workplace: assembled and placed a 6' gladiator workbench, hung up a whole-lot of LED lightstrips (harsh white - looks like an operation room at a hospital :D ), and predrilled the bench for my first Wilton vise!

It's very difficult for new members to immediately dive into discussions as many seasoned members call for images and references and the boards don't actually allow you to include either of the aforementioned until your profile had accumulated five or more posts. It may be more prudent to allow...