Recent content by fcasadonte

Hi Ganymede - Yes, I agree, it is in surprisingly good condition, with Made In USA on the Static and Dynamic Jaw. That makes more sense. Perhaps the color is a key to timeframe.

I picked up an interesting Columbian D46 M, which the owner said was a NOS piece out of a local tool distributor. Except for some latex paint splashes, this Made in USA, 6" vise retains its original paint. Was used in a professional engineers lab and had an easy life. $50 brought it home and...

Update: I took the dynamic jaw to a machine shop, had them grind and smooth the Boss down where the spindle inserts. Also had them machine an oilite bushing (3/4 id) to help with the racking. Collar works very well and vise operates very smoothly with the bushing. So the collar will work with...

Similar to this vise? I think this is an Irwin outsource of a Record Vise. Stamped India on the other side. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/3510479314.html

Hi, The parts I am seeking - jaw screws, Spindle washer and ring and collar are the same size as the 204. So I am really trying this out and consulted with Viseparts, who also thought it might work. Otherwise, I can return them. The Spindle washer is too large in diameter, so I will use a...

Just an update: The washer for the spindle is too large. Screws are of course fine Collar and set screw - hmmnnn I know this is for reversing only, but I saved the crimped ring and unsure if I this will work. More later. Will post pictures now that I have a camera back in the house. Frank

Just a follow up for anyone else watching this thread. Emailed Viseparts.com and measured the spindle of my D44 M3. My spindle is a 3/4-4 Acme Thread and is 14 inches long. So I ordered replacement parts for a 503 -1/2 current vise. (BA-10102S25) 503-1/2-25/603-1/2-25 COLLAR & SET SCREW KIT...

Thanks. I will post my findings later today.

I picked up a much needed swivel base vise for light and medium duty work. It was a used Columbian D44 M3 and is intact with all parts. I want to do a restoration on it before putting it back in service. Read through the threads, but could not find out if the D44 M3 and the 204 M3 are the same...

Looking for the old style badge - 4-6 inches in length, 1 inch high, black background. Made of Pot Metal and has two mounting holes. Appears Matco thought they had some in stock and sent me a plastic script version. Just looking to complete the bottom box.

Good Afternoon, I have searched for a thread on this and could have sworn there was once one. Have two boxes, I believe are circa 1996 - not sure, MB 511 top box and a MB521 bottom roller. These boxes are in need of a decent cleaning and powder coat/respray after many years of service. So I am...

I agree the Flex XC3401 is a strong machine and the price differential between that and the Porter Cable makes one contemplate how serious a machine you need. That is debated all over the web on detailing websites between the Flex and Porter Cable. The Griots machine does have the lifetime...

The deal now is at $99 and free shipping. Half off. So I believe this will be the older version of the unit, but still a very good one, including the detail kit.

Latch, Lock and Roll Part Number is : Part Number: 10-885B Thanks!

Good Afternoon, I ended up looking at this group of boxes today and we arrived at an agreeable price, which included items not in the first ad - tools, hanging shelf. Thanks to this group for your help. Will pick up next weekend after the holiday, degrease and clean, as well as lube the...